Sunday, August 30, 2020

Career Coach Austin

I have been working with more and more people who seek career coaching and ideas on how to begin starting over at 50.  Check out the page on Career Coach Austin (and virtually by Zoom). 

Wednesday, July 08, 2020

Wednesday, June 03, 2020

Monday, May 11, 2020

Conference Going Virtual - How to pivot online

I wrote a blog post about a Conference Going Virtual

There are so many moving parts for associations looking to pivot online.  This story of the National Speakers Association is a good review of how to think out of the box.

Check it out on my blog on my website.

thom

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Virtual EmCee

I have been doing virtual emcee work for six years.  It began when my friend and I launched a program called "the Conference Talk Show".  We believed then, and now, that a virtual conference is more than a broadcast of the main stage keynote speakers. The remote audience has different needs.

With the overrun of webinars in the last few weeks, we also realized that this was true for online learning.  Thus we created "The Webinar Talk Show".

Hosting events is important work.  And the needs of the at-home audience need to be considered.

thom

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Virtual Conference Host

Check out my latest blog on hiring a Virtual Conference Host.

While companies are seeking options, I have been brainstorming ideas with clients.  I am not the right host for all events, but happy to share ideas with everyone facing these crazy times in the meetings industry.

https://thomsinger.com/blog/virtual-conference-host/

Sunday, March 15, 2020

Social Tightening

We are hearing a lot about "Social Distancing" - but as people are asked to stay apart, it will increase the already problematic epidemic of loneliness. 

I wrote about "Social Tightening" on my main blog on my website.  Please check it out and let me know your thoughts.  

Monday, March 09, 2020

How To Run A Virtual Meeting

With all the chaos in the meetings world around the Coronavirus, I thought it was a good idea to interview Jim Parker from Digitell about "How to Run a Virtual Meeting".

Check out episode 542 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" to get the whole picture of virtual conferences and hybrid events.


Saturday, February 15, 2020

Together by Vivek Murthy

My latest blog post is about a new book by Dr Vivek Murthy that will be released in April.  

Together by Vivek Murthy is all about the epidemic of loneliness that is growing in the US and around the world. With all the digital tools, people are not feeling more connected.

Take a read of my thoughts on this book and the work of Dr. Murthy.

Thanks

thom

Friday, January 31, 2020

Friday, December 20, 2019

Monday, October 21, 2019

Manufacturing Keynote Speaker

I have had the honor to speak for many manufacturing companies and associations recently.  These are some of the best audiences. Manufacturing is the backbone of our economy.  The people in these organizations are the ones driving the future.  

The message in "The Paradox of Potential" is about how to get individuals and teams to navigate the gap between potential and performance. This is why managers seek this topic. 

As a manufacturing keynote speaker, it is very important that I speak to people in the specific industry to get a good feel for what is going on in their companies.  

Check out my website for more information.  

Also, if you need a Master of Ceremonies / Emcee to bring more energy to your event, I can do the opening keynote speech and stay the whole event as the host.  This is a unique way to engage your audience and drive home the power of the keynote content. 

thom

Sunday, September 22, 2019

Tuesday, July 09, 2019

Open Mic Comedy Austin - "The Profile" - WEDNESDAYS

Open Mic Comedy - Austin, TX:  Roughcut Comedy is launching a new open mic in on Wednesday Night's in Austin, Texas.

Hosted by me (Thom Singer).  

What?  Yes, I agreed to be the EmCee of the new weekly event.  I like comedy, and this adventure into stand up has had a positive impact on my work and life. 


  • Each comic have a five minute set (why 5 minutes? Because I like longer sets, three minutes just goes too fast).  


  • Capped at 20 comics (why capped? Because I am old and want to be in bed by midnight).  
  • Every week we will feature a "Profiled Comic" who gets a ten minute set (why? because I want to make it more than just an open mic, but give it a "show" feel).  
  • List at 8:00.  Show at 8:30.  The list will be reordered.  
  • Location - Stereotype. (510 Rio Grande St.  West 6th St Area).


Open Mic Comedy Austin

I began doing comedy a year ago. I am a long way from being "really good", but I have had fun and learned a lot. Plus, the local comedy scene has some amazing people doing comedy.  I want to support them by trying to build a show that is more than a few comics in the audience. 

Thus, I am seeking people to make their Wednesday Night Austin fun time out to include ""the Profile" open mic.  

We are launching the show on July 10, 2019.  I figure it will take 4-6 weeks to get the comedians and the audience to find the show.  But my goal is to make this a little different and a lot of fun for everyone. 

Open mic comedy - Austin has a new face..... "The Profile".  Check it out. 








Monday, July 01, 2019

Leadership Keynote Speakers


Having presented nearly 1000 times at live events (and hosted over 470 episodes of my entrepreneur podcast, Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do), I am fascinated by what makes an audience lean into a speech.

Check out my thoughts on a post about Leadership Keynote Speakers on my website.

thom

Sunday, June 30, 2019

Business Development Coaching for Lawyers


In the last two weeks I have had several lawyers reach out to me about coaching.  I began my freelance career working one-on-one with attorneys helping them understand how to market and present themselves.  I had moved away from this work, but realized recently I miss it.

I am now offering Business Development Coaching for Lawyers.  If you know anyone who could use this assistance, let them know about me.

thanks

Monday, June 17, 2019

Workplace Productivity

My latest blog post on my website (click through to check it out).....

Workplace Productivity is NOT enough. 

thom

Saturday, June 15, 2019

Corporate Training

In the past two years much of my work has shifted from only speaking on big stages delivering keynotes, to doing more corporate training.

Corporate training is different from speaking. It is more intimate, and has the potential to set the rest button in someone.

My new program on how to manage potential: "Obtain the Possible" has been approved for Vistage. I am really excited to be able to give to the members of this organization.

thom