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So, This Driver Hit My Car…

The story begins with a visit to my hairstylist. I pulled into a lot with spaces that were somewhat narrow. Plus there wasn’t a lot of room to make the necessary wide turn. I noticed it because it took me several maneuvers to turn in and then straighten out without touching an adjacent car. I even thought about parking elsewhere. But I didn’t.

When I got to my car to leave, I saw this note under my windshield:

It was signed with the driver’s name and phone number. I jumped out and looked to see what happened.

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The Importance of Media Training for Celebrities

Media plays an outsize role in the trajectory of a celebrity or public figure’s career. Media training for celebrities and public figures equips them to manage the intricacies and inherent scrutiny of media interviews. And, if emcee duties or public speaking become part of the mix, they need to be covered. (Isn’t it interesting how many celebrities are weak public speakers?)

As a long-time celebrity coach, with a client list that includes five Oscar winners, the goal is always to gain the advantage through mastery of the most important role they play: themselves. By controlling public perceptions, distinguished professionals are able to attain or maintain status as a household name, and avoid being overlooked when opportunity arises.

So, you may be thinking, “I’m not a celebrity. What does this have to do with me?”

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The Talented Mr. Trump

Trump to host #Oscars? #TrumpVlog

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If you are worried about Donald Trump becoming President, don’t. There is zero chance of that. There are surface things that need to be in place for someone running for this office. Like having the adoring family standing by your side. I haven’t seen Melania or Ivanka or Donald, Jr., or the other “Trumpettes.” I think he knows all this and deep down, he may not actually want to be President. I do, however, think he wants to keep himself in the public eye and he is the best at that.  Donald Trump is a master of the media.

Think about it: Announcing he’s running, then each business and joint venture partner announcing day after day after day that they’re cutting him off. Then his Arizona speech and all the media coverage. He’s almost never off the front page. His polling is up. The GOP and other candidates are scared. It’s a brilliant strategy.

Trump is immensely entertaining, too. Take a look at his Instagram videos. If you think of him as a bloviator in his public speeches (and he certainly can be), his videos are as short and effective as can be. He does them from his desk and makes one point. I particularly like this one.

As I wrote in my last post, the idea of constantly having to self-promote is exhausting. I think that may be true for me and for others. Maybe it’s introversion. It’s clearly not true for Trump, who seems to love it. I think one has to to be good at it.

Those of us who don’t find it enjoyable simply have to find another way.