Ignite Phoenix 5
I’m very excited to announce that I will be speaking at Ignite Phoenix #5. I’ve been a huge fan of the Ignite series since I discovered it just under a year ago. It embodies a somewhat random, haphazard pursuit of knowledge and wisdom which I absolutely love.
Late last week I was informed that my talk “From Ballroom to Boardroom: Three Steps in the Right Direction” had been chosen as one of 18 presentations for Ignite Phoenix #5 which will be taking place November 3rd (tickets go on sale on the 16th!). It truly is an honor to have been selected, with over 100+ proposals submitted the diversity and range of ideas proposed were truly fascinating.
What is Ignite?
For those of you unfamiliar with Ignite Phoenix, Ignite is a series of events that have been organized by inspired, creative individuals in communities throughout the world. Some are location based (like Ignite Phoenix) while others are company based (like Ignite Google). I’ll have 5 minutes and 20 slides to present. The catch? Those 20 slides change automatically every 15 seconds!
From Ignite-Phoenix.org:
“Ignite Phoenix is an information exchange for fostering and inspiring Phoenix’s creative community. In one evening, you hear 18 passionate speakers from our creative, technical, and business communities talking about their current projects or favorite ideas for just five minutes. Presentations will educate and inspire you, and maybe make you laugh in the process.”
If you’re interested in viewing past Ignite Phoenix presentations check out their Blip.tv channel: http://ignitephoenix.blip.tv
Event Details
When: November 3rd, 2009
Time: 6PM-9PM
Where: Tempe Center For the Arts
700 W. Rio Salado Parkway
Tempe, AZ 85281
How: http://ignite-phoenix.org
Tickets go on sale Friday, October 16th at 10AM and will sell out quickly. The ticket price is $5. A limited number of tickets/access to a viewing room will be available on the day of the vent for free.
Interested in more on the topic I’ll be presenting on? Check out my blog post Ballroom Dancing – It’s not just social, it’s business. The post is over a year old, but expresses some of the foundational concepts I’ll be covering in my talk.
If you have any thoughts, questions or comments I’d love to hear them. Just post a comment below!
Damn buddy nice. It's funny how you got interested in dancing for one reason and it led to another. Or maybe it's all still for the same reason? 😉
Heya Panda!
Yep for sure. Though, from the start I wanted to learn to dance as much because I felt it was something I needed to learn as part of my classical education/transition into manhood as for the girls. Though that was mostly limited to thinking it would be advantageous/necessary at formal events like balls and fundraisers. I had no idea it would help with my professional and social spheres in such a profound and extensive way.
Heya Panda!
Yep for sure. Though, from the start I wanted to learn to dance as much because I felt it was something I needed to learn as part of my classical education/transition into manhood as for the girls. Though that was mostly limited to thinking it would be advantageous/necessary at formal events like balls and fundraisers. I had no idea it would help with my professional and social spheres in such a profound and extensive way.