by Stan Phelps | Feb 28, 2024 | Purple Goldfish
In 2003, I found myself among a group called “ON THE EDGE,” where we delved into life’s intricacies and sought to push boundaries. It was during one of these meetings that fellow member Gene Seidman introduced us to the concept of lagniappe—a Creole...
by Stan Phelps | Feb 26, 2024 | Speaking
In addition to being an attorney, Stan is a Virtual Master Presenter (VMP) and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). The CSP® is the highest-earned credential from the National Speakers Association (NSA) and brings numerous benefits and advantages for clients. Here...
by Stan Phelps | Feb 25, 2024 | Speaking
In 2023, I became certified as a Virtual Master Presenter. Why did I do it? Two main reasons: Because virtual presentations are here to stay. Because OK presentations aren’t OK anymore. In today’s digital landscape, the bar for presentations has been raised....
by Stan Phelps | Feb 24, 2024 | AI, Blue Goldfish
First, a bit of background on the song. Billy Joel came up with the idea when he was turning 40. A chance meeting with Sean Lennon (son of John and Yoko) made him realize how each subsequent generation feels things are getting worse. The 1989 song lists 117 historical...
by Stan Phelps | Feb 22, 2024 | Gray Goldfish, Leadership
In the 80s classic, Chevy Chase plays a Los Angeles Times undercover reporter named Irwin M. “Fletch” Fletcher. Posing as a junkie, Fletch is working on an article exposing drug trafficking on the beaches of Los Angeles. His editor Frank is pressing him to...
