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What’s in a name? Believe it or not, having a good name, meaning a good sounding, easy to remember name really matters. In fact, if you don’t have one, it could be holding you back. In this episode, we’ll reveal the names of some very famous people who made the wise decision to change their names. Plus, I’ll explain why names with three and five syllables are the most memorable and why a hyphenated names but be well-intentioned, but they are the kiss of death when it comes to being memorable. How can you craft your very own great sounding name that no one will forget? Just hit that download button.

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Everyone starts out a new year with the best of intentions. One of the most effective ways to set yourself apart as a communicator is to know how to do things that others might not know how to do, don’t understand, or can’t appreciate. Many people don’t believe that having a business card matters anymore. As your speaker coach and a certified protocol consultant, I’m here to tell you that business cards do matter and there is a right and a wrong way to exchange them. In this episode, I’ll tell you a little bit about where the business card originated and the art of the business card exchange.