Matthew Cossolotto--The Podium Pro--To Focus On “Leadership Communications in the Public Interest"

Jan. 25, 2011 - PRLog -- CEO-level speechwriter Matthew Cossolotto (aka “The Podium Pro”) says he will focus on offering his suite of PodiumPower! services to government agencies, associations, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.  He calls it “Leadership Communications in the Public Interest.”

A former aide to House Speaker Jim Wright and Congressman Leon Panetta, Cossolotto is the founder of Study Abroad Alumni International (http://www.studyabroadalumni.wordpress.com), dedicated to “building a community of global citizens.”  

Cossolotto’s keynote presentation – “Globalize Your Locality” – was published in Vital Speeches of the Day.  Here’s a link to the PDF of that speech:
http://www.thepodiumpro.com/uploads/GlobalizeYourLocality_Keynote-Cossolotto-VitalSpeeches.pdf.

Cossolotto also served as founding president and board chair of The Center for Voting and Democracy (http://www.FairVote.org).  A former Peace Corps Volunteer in West Africa, Matthew helped create the “Sargent Shriver Award for Distinguished Humanitarian Service.”  

Cossolotto said: "I’m interested in focusing my talents, such as they are, in support of the public interest community.  That’s where my heart is.  Although I’ll continue to work with corporate clients on a case-by-case basis, my plan is to concentrate on areas that truly make a difference in peoples’ lives, including international understanding programs, human rights, government ethics and accountability, pro-democracy reform, environmental protection, development assistance, and humanitarian relief work generally."

All of Cossolotto’s clients will receive complimentary copies of his book "All The World’s A Podium." The book has been praised by a diverse group of high-profile leaders and executives in both the private and public sectors including Hendrik Hertzberg, former House Speaker Jim Wright, H. Brian Thompson, TJ Walker, John B. Anderson, Lou Tice, Chris Sinclair, Sherry Mueller, and Granville Toogood, author of "The Articulate Executive."

Cossolotto was interviewed recently by TJ Walker about one of his signature topics: “The Joy of Speaking:”  Click on this link to watch the short, informative interview:  
http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/09/15/eliminate-your-fear-of....  

In a related development, Cossolotto recently announced his lineup of Personal Empowerment Programs (PEPTalks).   "I'm very excited about bringing these PEPTalks to a wide variety of audiences.  That's my mission and my passion.  All three of these presentations are uplifting, empowering, and inspiring.  My goal is to share these positive messages with millions of people around the world."

Cossolotto’s Top Three PEPTalks:

•   The Power of Making a Promise:  Make A Promise.  Keep Your Word.  
Change Your Life.  Transform The World.
•   The Joy of Speaking: Turn Stage Fright Into Stage Delight and Speak
Your Way to the Peak.
•   Success Is An Inside Job:  Avoid FAILURE Traps, Get on the SUCCESS Track, and Reach Your Peak Personal Potential.

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About Matthew Cossolotto: Creator of “Make A Promise Day” (May 4th), Matthew Cossolotto (aka “The Podium Pro”) is an author, guest speaker, speechwriter, and speech coach. A former aide to House Speaker Jim Wright and Congressman Leon Panetta, Matthew also served as a top speechwriter at MCI Communications, Pepsi-Cola International, and GTE. He has developed speeches and/or coached speakers for a variety of prestigious venues, including the Economic Club of Detroit, the National Press Club, Houston Forum, Cleveland City Club, The World Economic Forum, and the UN General Assembly. Author of The Almanac of European Politics, HabitForce!, and All The World’s A Podium, Matthew is working on a new book with a foreword by Jack Canfield about The Power of Making a Promise. Matthew offers his Personal Empowerment Programs — “PEPTalks” — to colleges, associations, nonprofits, and corporations. Matthew formed Ovations International in 1996. Visit http://www.ThePodiumPro.com.