Biography

When I was 5, I couldn't tell a "b" from a "d" or a "p" from a "q". I solved that problem by teaching myself cursive when I was 6.

When I was 7, I was put in special ed and given a speech therapist because nobody understood a word I said.

By 4th grade, I was on the honor role and playing a role for the Duke Playmakers in "Mr. Flannery's Ocean".

By 8th grade I was a full blown alcoholic. By tenth grade, I was a teenage runaway and a drug addict.

At 17, I was a stripper.

I married at 18, got my GED, and was divorced the first time when I was 20.

I had my second marital breakup at 25 and became a crack addict who weighed 87 pounds and was offered a senior discount because I looked so bed.

At 28, I was 3 years clean and sober and got my second divorce.

What a mess I was!

After many years of struggle, I realized that the only way my life was going to improve was if I improved it myself.

I took years of classes, read thousands of books and attended I-don't-know-how-many lectures and seminars.

When I discovered hypnosis and NLP, I thought I was home, but it turns out that public speaking is my true love.

I've always had plenty to say, and have improved my life by leaps and bounds, through goal setting and the judicious use of the power of intention.

I intend to be the most riveting speaker you have ever had at one of your events.

I'm looking forward to being my best, especially for you.