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Do
you customize your presentations or workshops? Yes, Catherine does. She just doesn't place the company name on the materials
like many speakers. She talks, when appropriate, with audience members and
organizational personnel, scans trade publications. The end results:
(1) handouts that include your theme, company information, or whatever you
choose; (2) a presentation, if possible that include stories and humor that go
with your industry.
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How
long is your presentations or workshops?
Catherine's
custom presentations are designed to fit your available time from 30
minutes to several days. She also adapts or expands when unexpectedly needs
to. Her workshops run from 1 hour to all day.
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How
can we get extra value by engaging Catherine?
Many groups that hire
me to do one presentation also have me do a breakout or have me involved in some
other part of their event. You get a discount on the second part and it
saves you travel costs because she's already there. Catherine has been to
many exciting events and will offer suggestions that will contribute to the
success of the event.
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What
is your business background?
Catherine
was a CPA for many years with her own practice. Starting with nothing in
the bank, just recently divorced, a single parent of two, she opened a retail
store in Occoquan with barters and promises that turned into a profit in six
months. She has co-owned and managed several restaurants, including a
Chinese-food carryout establishment. One restaurant was sold for a profit
one year after it was considered financially unrecoverable. The other was
closed due to relocation of a major road thus resulting in site security.
She has four two-year degrees in Computer Information Systems, Accounting,
Business and Liberal Arts, a bachelor's in Accounting and a Masters in
Psychology. Currently, she is a full-time professional personal and
business coach, speaker / workshop leader, and writer. She plans on
publishing her books beginning in early 2001.
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What
are your hobbies and other background or interests?
Her favorite
hobbies are reading, journaling and listening to others. Her favorite
sport is tennis. She is a breast cancer survivor of 5 years, been
through a divorce 15 years ago. Catherine does not smoke, nor consume
alcohol.
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How
do you handle expenses?
Your proposal will
include an estimate on expenses. She tries to travel coach whenever
possible. A daily per diem is charged for food. Hotel room can be
provided by you at the event or within one or two blocks of the event. If
separate event, then this will be discussed. Catherine does not fly
red-eye flight with less than 8 hours sleep. She wants to be bright-eyed
and bushy tailed and properly prepared for your event. Transportation at
the destination can be provided by you, otherwise, taxis, or rental car is part
will be added as part of the deposit.
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Any
special services for disabled attendees?
Materials are
available in Braille at an additional cost. Sign language person can
also be obtained for most cities.
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What
do you need from us?
As soon as
Catherine receives a signed proposal and deposit she will begin her
pre-program research as well as send you a questionnaire about the
event. Please provide any back issues (3 months) of your industry
trade publications, newsletters, corporate reports and a list of three
to five attendees and three organizational heads to be
interviewed. The number may go up or down depending on the event
size, duration of the event.
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