Relevant info: Trained at IBM as lecturer in software, headhuntd to become European marketing manager for U.S. computer leasing company. Wound up as broadcast news editor for 11 years, henceforth teaching others how to deal with the media and commuicate effectively. Virtually all business is word of mouth.
Also success as conference speaker - especially introducing attendeees to the extraordinary developments in the media. Base in Bournemouth, UK, but travel widely.
I teach others to be succinct so I must follow my own advice:
I aim to instil confidence and competence in everyone I train.