Matthew Cossolotto
Guest Speaker ... PodiumPower Coach ... Executive Speechwriter
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Best wishes,
Matthew
Matthew is the perfect guest speaker for your next event. In particular, I have found Matthew's "Make A Promise" message to be very motivating and empowering. So much so that we'll be featuring this powerful message in our future MDI Events. The Power of Making a Promise concept has helped me become more focused, motivated, and productive. It's very uplifting but it also produces tangible results. I encourage you to consider Matthew the next time you're looking for a guest speaker or coach. Matthew's a real pro ... a promise pro and a podium pro!
Norm Lapalme
Founder, MDI Events
www.MDIEvents.com
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"Whatever your level of experience as a speaker—whether you suffer from severe stage fright or simply want to improve your level of connection and rapport with the audience—this little book can make a very big difference."
From the Foreword by
Granville Toogood
Author, The Articulate Executive
"Bravo! Matthew deserves a prolonged standing ovation for
All The World’s A Podium. The insights he shares are original, incisive, creative, and refreshing. My message to all speakers about this book can be summed up in three words: Read, heed, and succeed!"
Jim Wright
Former Speaker
U.S. House of Representatives
"Matthew’s [speechwriting] work was always excellent. He was creative and thoughtful in helping develop key messages and then turning those messages into appropriate words. Having worked closely with Matthew for nearly four years, I am sure he will bring value to any client or employer. Accordingly, I give Matthew a wholehearted recommendation."
Charles R. Lee
Chairman and CEO, GTE Corporation (now Verizon)
"I've known Matthew for more than 15 years. We worked closely together during our days at GTE. More recently, Matthew has been working very successfully as a speechwriter and coach with several executives at MasterCard. I can attest personally to Matthew's professionalism, his creativity, and his effectiveness as an executive speechwriter and speech coach. I highly recommend Matthew's executive communication services to others without hesitation."
Harvey W. Greisman
Group Executive, Worldwide Communications
MasterCard Worldwide
Links and Resources
The Make A Promise Coach
www.TheMakeAPromiseCoach.com
PEPTalks USA
www.PEPTalksUSA.com
Study Abroad Alumni International
www.StudyAbroadAlumniInternational.org
(Note: 10% of all proceeds from Matthew's book sales, speaking fees, and services will be donated to Study Abroad Alumni International -- dedicated to building a community of global citizens.)
Follow Me On Twitter
www.Twitter.com/MakeAPromiseDay
www.Twitter.com/ThePodiumPro
See and hear Matthew in action
(Click on the hotlinks below)
TV Interview: Make A Promise and Public Speaking SuccessMatthew Covers The Five Mindset Shifts for Fear-Free, Authentic Speaking
TV Interview: Matthew covers Power of S.P.E.E.C.H. -- The Six-Point Checklist for Powerful Presentations
YouTube Video: Very short YouTube video about HabitForce. Matthew discusses a few Axioms of Personal Empowerment.
Sample Video: Clips of Matthew speaking about HabitForce ... the Habits of SUCCESS and FAILURE ... at the Metropolitan Club in New York.
Sample Video: Globalize Your Locality Keynote -- University of Wisconsin. Study Abroad Alumni International.
Radio Interview: Teresa Kabatoff's radio show on CKFM 96.5 -- Alberta. Matthew discusses The Power of Making A Promise on Mother's Day 2010.
Radio Interview: Afterthoughts with S. Denice Newton: The Power of Making a Promise and Make A Promise Day: #BlogTalkRadio - http://tobtr.com/s/1070485
Media Testimonials
"Matthew Cossolotto is an enthusiastic and entertaining guest with a positive message. I interviewed him on my morning radio show about his book, The Real F Word and the launch of “Make a Promise Day” on May 4th, 2010. I have already scheduled another interview with Matthew to promote, All The World's a Podium, his book on how to "Unleash your authentic podium power and speak your way to the peak."
Kellie Fuller
"Kellie in the Morning"
1440 KVON and 99.3 THE VINE
Matthew
Cossolotto (a.k.a. "The Podium Pro") has been a solid guest in repeat
appearances on "Ebling and You" on 1320 in Mid-Michigan. His
discussion about his book The Real F Word (FAILURE) was
entertaining and informative. And his development of the "Standing
O" cards should help a lot of people learn to say thanks in a memorable
way. Nice job, cOssOlOttO!
Jack Ebling
Afternoon-drive host
"Ebling and You"
The Challenge
You need an expert guest speaker, workshop leader,
speechwriter or speech coach.
The Solution
Bring in a pro ... The Podium Pro!
Welcome to The Podium Pro website.
Thank you very much
for visiting. On this site you'll find information about my guest
speaking programs -- keynotes and related workshops -- and my favorites
topics.
You'll also learn about my PodiumPower!
executive communication services -- principally speech coaching and
speechwriting. I look forward to hearing from
you and working with you as a speaker, consultant, or coach.
Best regards, Matthew
Matthew's Guest Speaking Programs Creator of "Make A Promise Day" (May 4th) and author of The Power of Making a Promise, The Joy of Speaking, The Real F Word, The Almanac of European Politics, and All The World’s A Podium,
Matthew has written speeches and/or coached speakers for a variety of
prestigious venues, including the Economic Club of Detroit, the World
Economic Forum, the National Press Club, Houston Forum, and the UN
General Assembly. Matthew’s Favorite Keynote Topics Include: The Power of Making a Promise The Joy of Speaking Make Your Life a … No FAILURE Zone There’s No Such Thing As Someday The Great Escape! Break Free From FAILURE Traps and Get on the SUCCESS Track
Entertaining... Uplifting... Experienced... Versatile
A former aide to Congressman Leon Panetta and U.S. House Speaker Jim
Wright, Matthew also served as a CEO-level speechwriter at MCI,
Pepsi-Cola International, and GTE. Having worked closely with corporate
titans and top leaders on Capitol Hill, Matthew brings a wealth of
high-level public and private sector experience to every audience –
corporations, associations, agencies, schools/colleges, and nonprofits.
Founding president of The Center for Voting and Democracy (www.FairVote.org) and founder of Study Abroad Alumni International, Matthew’s keynote "Globalize Your Locality" was published in Vital Speeches of the Day. Video Clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUWN3MFKdPI To book
Matthew as a keynote speaker, workshop leader, speech coach, or
executive speechwriter ... please visit the "Contact" page for more
information or send an email inquiry to Matthew.ThePodiumPro@gmail.com. Matthew's PodiumPower! Services
For more information about Matthew's speaking topics, books and services, please go to our "Books/Programs/Services" page.
Speak Your Way to the Peak!
The ability to stand
up and speak confidently and effectively to audiences is a widely
recognized leadership and success skill. Are you reaching your Peak Podium Potential?
Author of All The World’s A Podium, Matthew Cossolotto works with leaders and aspiring leaders who want to advance their careers and enhance their influence by reaching their Peak Podium Potential.
Matthew's PodiumPower! services include:
Speech Coaching: The
best written speech poorly delivered will fall flat or bomb
completely. There is a solution. Set up a few one-on-one coaching
sessions with Matthew before your next speech. You and your audience
will be very glad you did.
Executive Speechwriting: Working
directly with senior executives and/or their communications support
staff, Matthew develops on-message speeches and presentations for an
array of internal and external audiences.
Presentation CPR: Is
your standard speech or PowerPoint presentation boring your audiences
to death? Does that lackluster speech draft you’ve been working on need
a little more kick? If so, Matthew will administer emergency
“Presentation CPR.” He’ll inject a healthy dose of verbal punch,
creative restructuring, and message clarity into your speech. **********************************************************************
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