Why am I a Professional Speaker?

: I was asked recently at a speaking engagement, "Why are you a professional speaker?”  I get asked that or a variation of that question almost weekly.  When I look back on my motivation to become a professional speaker, immediately my grandmother, Hazel Howard, comes to mind. About 5 years ago, my grandmother passed away at a lovely age of 92.  Like most people, when you think of your grandparents or even parents, you know them more as “advice givers” or people that you regularly visit during ...Read More