Promoting Your Passion with Passion…aka…How to Speak About What You Do

"On-Call" Expert - Michelle Y. Drake - President,
The Cove Group

Do you remember all the things you should have said AFTER an opportunity to promote your business has passed?  Have you struggled with explaining what you do in order to get financing or fundraising?  Do you want to know how to get maximum exposure  through media interviews and become a repeat guest?

The key to communicating effectively is based on 5 simple truths that we will explore in this Virtual Meetng with entrepreneurial coach and president of The Cove Group Inc.—Michelle Y. Drake.  Michelle will share communication secrets that have helped her clients promote their business, increase sales, secure financing, motivate employees and in general get their message across.

You will learn:

• Your communication style
• How to quickly analyze someone else’s communication style…and how to adjust
• How to convert passive ineffective communication into powerful results-based communication
• What the media is looking for in a guest…and how you can deliver
• How to nail your interview even if you hate to speak in public
  

Michelle Y. Drake is an internationally known professional speaker and business strategist with 20 years experience as a catalyst for change and growth.  She specializes in entrepreneurial coaching and communication analysis.  Drake hosts a weekly business talk-radio show. Her clients range from Fortune 100 executives to filmmakers…lawyers to professional athletes…non-profit organizations to service professionals.  Her vast experience coupled with her fierce enthusiasm for life and strength of spirit awaken the same qualities in those around her. Learn more at michelleydrake.com or covegroup.com

And.... NEW for 2006!

Virtual Monthly Meetings are now conducted more like our physical Chapter Meetings, to bring you even more value!  In addition to a presentation and Q&A session with our speaker, meetings will include:

• Round Robin introduction of yourself and your business
• Acknowledgements of meeting attendees who have honored you with their service
• Closing "Circle" Guided Meditation
• NEW News and Announcements