The other day a text from an old friend led to a phone call with an unexpected question: “We know you are usually booked to be The Speaker for events, but we are in need of you teaching our C-Level Executives how to – how can I put this – how to not look stupid on stage.  Do you train successful business leaders how to speak?” It was a surprising call, because for years I’m the one being thrust into the spotlight (which I prefer – hahahah), and even more interesting is this was the 3rd company in the same week to ask the same question of my training abilities! “Why sure, I can do that,” I answered, “When do you need these leaders to be ready?”  “Next week!” was the response. Imagine you’re in my position – You’ve spent nearly the past 20 years crafting, creating, marketing, perfecting, getting coaching, and promoting yourself to be great and so you can get on a stage, and now suddenly everyone wants you to teach them how to do your job… in a week. Nice. The Promise in that instance was I must speak the truth: Sure, I can help with