by Jean Franzblau Consulting Blog | Oct 16, 2009 | From the Speaker's Circuit
I just got back from Australia this morning. This was my fourth and best business trip Down Under. Below is my group of “delegates” (their word for attendees) in Brisbane. Brisbane is pronounced “Briz-bin.” With each trip I learn a little bit...
by Jean Franzblau Consulting Blog | Oct 11, 2009 | From the Speaker's Circuit
I had an attitude about Rockhampton. I’d been here once before and remembered it as a boring town. On the elevator up to my room, a lady described a show she just saw and loved – Menopause the Musical. That was unexpected. The show was playing this weekend only and...
by Jean Franzblau Consulting Blog | Oct 11, 2009 | From the Speaker's Circuit
I was frustrated with myself. For the past few days I’ve experienced a series of consequences of my not looking closer at my itinerary before this trip. Today is Saturday. I planned to see Magnetic Island in lovely Townsville. I double checked when I would be flying...
by Jean Franzblau Consulting Blog | Oct 6, 2009 | From the Speaker's Circuit
At 7:00am, my prayers will either be answered or not. This is when I will find out if the assistant assigned to help me with my seminar has experience. I’m expecting over seventy people to attend today and guiding a newbie makes double work for me. “Hello, Jean. My...
by Jean Franzblau Consulting Blog | Oct 6, 2009 | From the Speaker's Circuit
Groggy from the flight that spanned the globe, I was on line to give my luggage away for yet another journey that would stretch from the east coast all the way to the west. I opened my backpack to get out my passport and heard a clatter. My blue mouth guard container...
