| C. Mike Jousan is an internationally
recognized speaker who is one of our nations experts on communication.
Educated in his native Texas, with graduate study in advanced communications,
he received an honorary doctoral degree in 1976. Mike ran for U.S.
Congress in 1978 and served as consultant to the Ford Foundation.
In his varied career, he has worked as a college fundraiser, an
economic development consultant, a salesperson, a political adviser,
a political candidate, and a corporate education trainer. In 1988,
he founded Clear Communication Company, a consulting firm specializing
in all forms of person to person communication. He is a member of
the President's Council for National Public Radio, and the Scottsdale
Chamber of Commerce. He is the author of the books, Don't
Let The Messenger They Shoot Be You! A Survival Guide For Public
Speaking and Trash Those Junk Words! Make Your
Point Clearly.
In consulting with corporations, he helps clients become more effective
by projecting a positive visual and vocal image. He coaches executives,
sports celebrities, and political candidates in on-camera comfort
and confidence in high pressure circumstances. He projects a wonderful
blend of intelligence, confidence, sensitivity, and humor in his
speeches and training sessions.
Mike's ONLY hobby is golf - anywhere, anytime. He continues to
be very active in politics both at the local and national level.
He lives in Scottsdale AZ with his wife Vicky and his two Norwich
Terriers Elliott and Tinker (office mascots)
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about Mike
“I am going to work for ABC News - ‘THE’ network.
I got the job I told you I wanted you to get me! Thanks for all
the training. It paid off!” - Bob Woodruff - Television
News Reporter - KNXV PHOENIX
“Mike Jousan is a highly valued consultant. He has conducted
media and presentation skills training sessions for all our senior
executives. He serves as a personal coach and advisor to our Chairman,
E.R. Brooks for his speeches and media appearances. I highly recommend
him.” - Graham Dodson - Corporate Communications Director
- CENTRAL & SOUTH WEST CORP
“Mike continually receives ratings of 7.0 (7.0 being maximum).
We consider him outstanding!” - M.M. Georgion - Corporate
Education Manager - MILLIKEN & COMPANY
“The media training was excellent. You have a special gift
for having a person feel at ease from the moment they meet you.”
- Ken Leonard - Vice President Corporate Relations - AMDAHL CORPORATION
“A real life help me on the job course. Puts other presentations
skills courses to shame.” - Tom Kessler - ZURICH INSURANCE
“I don’t remember being this impressed with an educational
speaker at any time since I started working for the PGA.”
- Susan Breaux - Executive Director - ROCKY MOUNTAIN SECTION,
PGA
“You are a perfect model! Not only did you talk the talk;
you walked the walk. I learned at two levels - by listening to
your information and by watching you demonstrate what you teach.”
- Bob Williams - Business Consulting Group - CENTRAL & SOUTH
WEST SERVICES
“I wanted you to know about all the compliments I received
about my Golf Channel interviews, Associated Press TV, CNNSI,
and the European Tour TV. Everyone said I looked so comfortable
and at ease during these interviews. I wanted you to know how
much I appreciated all your help.” - Ken Mangum.- Golf Course
Superintendent - ATLANTA ATHLETIC CLUB - (Site of 2001 PGA Tournament)
“Because of the candid and sometimes humorous feedback,
I can easily say that this was the best public speaking seminar
that I have been to!” - John W. Martell, CPCU - Regional
Sales Director - TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY
“We can't wait to have you back...as soon as possible...for
more Media Training. People just raved; you were terrific!”
- Margaret Daniels.- ARIZONA LEAGUE OF CITIES AND TOWNS
“All of us at Visibillity want to thank you for the terrific
training session. Each of us learned many things from you. Your
"clear communication" will definitely help Visibillity
to better communicate our messages to our customers, investors,
and friends.” - Harold Rhodes - VISIBILLITY INC.
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