here - The Corporate Ninja

The Power of the Platform - Speakers on Life
Being able to communicate effectively can
improve your circumstances and help you
achieve greater success in business and in life.
Imagine being able to close more deals, enjoy
greater confidence, build better relationships,
or even convince your family to order take-out
instead of cooking dinner on those nights when
you’re tired!
This passion for excellence in communication
became my driving force. As a reporter, I
woke up every morning looking for interesting
people with unique stories. It was my job to
bring their triumphs and tribulations to the
masses. My passion was fueled every time I met
extraordinary characters.
Inspiring Characters
One such impressive story centered around
2-year-old Caleb in Des Moines, Iowa. You’ll find
out why his fatherless status inspired others to
step up. His father’s fraternity brothers were
helping to raise Caleb in their fraternity house
so his mother could finish school at Iowa State
University. Everyone was working together to
help the young family have a better life, in spite
of the tragic death of Caleb’s father in an icy
road accident when Caleb was just a baby.
My sense of passion as a journalist was
inspired by musicians, politicians, and people
from all walks who were at the top of their
game. As a rookie reporter, I interviewed Garth
Brooks in Fargo, North Dakota. Years later, I
interviewed Patti LaBelle in Detroit. Even as a
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