This is how most of my trips start, a ride to the airport with my headset on. Listen to some easy listening music such as AC/DC or Iron  Maiden to get me in the mood for travel. Once at the airport; check into the business class lounge at Air France or British Airways to have a glass of Champagne wile waiting for my flight.
UPDATE: I pay for my own business class travel. Thanks for pointing that out Kent Graziano. |
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On some of my trips in the US, I’ll fly my 1948 Ryan Navion to the conference site. Many  times while in Europe, I get asked if I flew my plane there. The answer is no. Single engine airplanes don’t do well when flying over thousands of miles of open ocean. |
| Who are you going to meet when you are out speaking. The most interesting people in the world. These people are some of the top experts in the world who volunteer their time to educate people. Once the best side effect of hanging around them, is they will inspire you to be better everyday. All if these people here have one other thing in common. They are all wonderful people who I’m happy to call friends. |
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| What happens when you get there. Well, there is the hotel you need to check into. Then you are going to need to find out where the reception is, head out to see the city, find out what the local beer is, and have a bit of fun. |
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| You’ve found the reception, and taken in some of the city’s culture – it’s time to get ready to speak. No matter how many times you have done a presentation, it’s important to go through your presentation and demos before you get in front of your audience. You need to be ON. This may be your 20th time giving this presentation, but remember this is the first time this audience has heard it. Deliver your presentation like your reputation depends on it. Also remember, you may be asked a question that you’ve heard a hundred times. Again, the person you are talking to does not know the answer, that is why they are asking; so show that person the respect he/she deserves. You will also be asked questions that you don’t know the answer to. Write down the question, go back and research it; then provide that person the answer to their question. |
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| You did a great presentation, you got to see the city and make new friends but don’t forget all the other great session that are being offered. Besides, because you are a speaker, you get to sit in on these sessions too. You also need to find time to get some work done. |
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It’s done, you finally made it home, you have customers that you need to take care of. In the past week, you traveled the equivalent of round the world. Get some rest, you really need it. The customer can wait for tomorrow, they wont mind.  |
