rich 1.0 Lunchtime Conversation host Nanette Wiser chats with Matthew Cossolotto on his inspiring career as a speechwriter, public speaker and man of big ideas. His newest book, with a forward by Jack Canfield ("Chicken Soup for the Soul" series), was a promise he made to his mother. This entertaining interview takes us to ideas from Paul McCartney to famous business advice authors. And you'll never break a promise again after you listen! OUR GUEST  Matthew Cossolotto's high-profile speechwriting career spans the corridors of power and influence on both sides of the Atlantic – as a former speechwriter for top officials at NATO headquarters in Brussels, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Chancellor of UCLA, senior executives of several Fortune 100 corporations, and as a legislative aide to former Congressman Leon Panetta."The Empowerment Pro" Author / Speaker / Speech Coach / Speechwriter www.MatthewCossolotto.com (https://matthewcossolotto.com/)    www.TheEmpowermentPro.com (https://www.theempowermentpro.com/) BOOKS   Learn more about the books here. (https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09DMP68WT?ingress=0&visitId=7f1a3747-99e1-45cd-b935-9419eb549824) Harness Your PromisePower is the second book in Matthew Cossolotto's personal empowerment trilogy, preceded by the award-winning The Joy of Public Speaking, published in 2021. Harness Your HabitForce – which highlights the seven habits of FAILURE and the equal-but-opposite habits of SUCCESS – will be released in the coming months. Matthew offers a lineup of Personal Empowerment Programs (PEPTalks) that are animated by a core concept: Success is an inside job. Turn stage fright into stage delight with The Joy of Public Speaking, a  comprehensive, how-to guide for speaking success and personal empowerment. In this award-winning and entertaining book, Matthew Cossolotto distills key insights from his high-profile speechwriting and speech coaching career. As a guest speaker, workshop leader, and speech coach, Cossolotto has shared his ideas and expertise with a wide range of domestic and international audiences, including corporations, associations, government agencies, conferences, schools, community groups, and nonprofits/NGOs. Whether you're an experienced, novice, or terrified speaker, this breakthrough book—packed with powerful mindset shifts, profound insights, and practical tips—can help you advance your career, enhance your leadership skills, and reach your peak potential... on and off the podium. #nanettewiser #empowerment #publicspeaking #theempowermentpro #matthewcossolotto  stpete #stpetefl  #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #cityofstpete  #dtsp #downtownstpete Radio St. Pete Podcast Archive https://audioboom.com/channels/1842136-radio-st-pete-podcast-archive Audioboom https://audioboom.com 480 95 https://audioboom.com/i/43762711/600x600/c 600 600 <iframe width="100%" height="95" src="https://embeds.audioboom.com/posts/8933092/embed?v=202301" style="background-color: transparent; display: block; padding: 0; width: 100%" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="allowtransparency" scrolling="no" title="Audioboom player" allow="autoplay" sandbox="allow-downloads allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation"></iframe>