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Matthew Cossolotto's multifaceted communications career includes high-profile positions in both the public and private sectors. Prior to launching Ovations International, Inc., in 1996, Mr. Cossolotto worked as a congressional aide for eight years on Capitol Hill and served as a communications executive and senior speechwriter at GTE, PepsiCo Foods & Beverages International and MCI Communications.
Ovations offers a range of executive speech writing and speech coaching services, including "Podium Power" workshops based on a series of innovative concepts and exercises including "The Power of S.P.E.E.C.H.," "Whole-Brain Speaking," "The Immaculate Connection," and "The Wizard of Oz Formula." These coaching programs emphasize integrating Left Brain (content/preparation-based) and Right Brain (connection/presence-based) functions, enabling public speakers to become much more comfortable, confident and authentic in front of any audience.
Matthew Cossolotto has spoken at events across the US and abroad, and have participated in events of all varieties: executive retreats, sales meetings, industry conferences, corporate training seminars, client appreciation dinners, and trade shows.
Liminal will work with you or your corporate event planner to insure that our speakers will captivate, motivate, engage, provoke and inspire any audience in order to create a memorable learning experience.
If desired, our Faculty will work with your team to customize a presentation tailored to your corporate culture, meeting themes, or leadership challenges.
Matthew Cossoloto discusses how management can often walk the path of failure without realizing they are doing so. In his presentation at Liminal Group's Transformative Leadership Summit, Mr. Cossoloto show you how to succeed even in trying times.
Matthew Cossolotto reveals how to escape from self-defeating FAILURE Traps and get on the SUCCESS Track. His unique "Fix Failure First" approach to personal change employs what he calls "The Three Rs" - Recognize, Resist and Replace. Real transformation is possible, Cossolotto believes, once you understand the Three Rs and begin to harness the power of HabitForce so that it works for you, not against you. If you're falling short of your potential in life - and who isn't? - this book will help you get on track toward achieving your goals and fulfilling your dreams. Read HabitForce! and learn how to break free from the grip of certain habits, mindsets and behavior patterns that are holding you back.
The Manifesto for the Authentic Speaking Revolution! The ability to stand up and speak confidently and effectively to audiences of all sizes is a widely recognized leadership and success skill. Are you reaching your Peak Podium Potential? What s holding you back? Matthew Cossolotto is a former House-leadership congressional aide and senior executive speechwriter at MCI, Pepsi-Cola International and GTE. He formed Ovations International in 1996. Over the years, Matthew 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, SuperComm, the Microsoft CEO Summit, and the UN General Assembly. In All The World s A Podium Unleash Your Authentic Podium Power and Speak Your Way to The Peak, Matthew condenses many years of high-profile leadership communications experience into a handy, how-to guide for speaking success. This accessible volume offers everything you always wanted to know about public speaking but were afraid (or too shy) to ask. Now you can unleash the inner power of authentic speaking and give your career and your self-confidence a big boost