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Q: What sets Carole
apart from the other speakers?
A: Carole has spent over 17 years perfecting her
message by integrating a storytelling approach to her
speaking
style. Not only does she present her relevant personal
stories into her programs, she also helps each audience
participants
to their own stories that add value to the diversity, leadership,
empowerment and youth programs she presents. And she does
it all with a sense of fun, compassion and professionalism.
Carole is also a history buff and uses historical references
to bring clarity to many individuals' concerns about why
diversity is still a necessary concept for conversation.
Q: Why does Carole
customize each program?
A: Carole recognizes that every single client has
a different need and a different focus unique to their own
set of circumstances. By customizing each program, Carole
is better able a quality message which each client expects
to receive from a professional speaker. Typically Carole
will interview 3 to 5 members of the client's organization
who can share valuable insights about what they are expecting
from the presentation.
Q: Our budget is
very tight. How can we afford Carole without losing our
shirts?
A: Quite often Carole's clients are successful in
identifying sponsors who agree to underwrite the costs of
Carole's fees and travel expenses. Carole will be happy
to work with organizations who are interested in this approach
to engaging her services.
Q: Can you give
an example of how sponsorship has worked in the past?
A: The Salt Lake City Convention and Visitors Bureau
identified two of their member organizations who picked
up all of the costs for Carole's program and travel expenses.
It was an effective way to showcase the program while giving
highly visible recognition to the two sponsoring corporations.
Q: We've been disappointed
with other speakers whose materials are as old as Methusela.
Does Carole update her presentations from time to time?
A: You bet! Carole is constantly researching information
that will guarantee that her presentations will include
the latest resources available in the marketplace. Furthermore,
Carole's memberships in several trade organizations, including
The National Speakers Association and the Diversity Collegium
give her access to the leading newsmakers in the industry.
Q: I've had trouble
with other speakers who don't follow up quickly.What's Carole's
track record on this?
A: Carole is in constant touch with her office while
she's on the road and makes a point to immediately return
phone calls and emails to clients and colleagues alike.
You can count on Carole to get back to you in a timely fashion.
Q: Carole's topics
are pretty hard-hitting. Does she use humor to soften the
tone?
A: Carole's been in this business for 17 years and
knows that lecturing to an audience on diversity issues
is a sure fire way to make some people defensive. Her style
is more of an interactive, humor-filled, storytelling
method
that helps people understand WIFT "what's in it for
them." She doesn't preach, or dictate policy. She
provides an opportunity for her audience to explore the
many ways
that they can connect to other people.
Q: What's Carole's latest achievement?
A: Ben Cammarrata, the CEO of The TJX Companies,
Inc. (owners of TJ Maxx and Marshalls) recently delivered
a leadership keynote address to the Greater Boston Chamber
of Commerce on the diversity progress taking place at his
corporation. In the speech, he publicly gave credit to Carole
and mentioned the excellent services she has delivered to
the company over the past four years as their official diversity
consultant. The message was positively received by a very
enthusiastic audience. And it made Carole's day!
Q: How can I book
Carole immediately?
A: Just go to the Contact Carole information section
of this website and she'll be happy to address your business
needs.
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