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November 27, 2016 By Sharon Weinstein

What’s in a name?

Is your name more famous than you are? What’s in a name? I once had a neighbor named John Carson; when he made a hotel or airline reservation, he used the name ‘Johnny Carson.’ Don’t you think that he got a great seat, or an upgrade to first class or a suite? Names can also be a detriment. What if your name is that of a misdirected politician (think John Edwards), or a serial killer? Does your website reflect your actual name? Does you brand reflect who and what you are? Have you ever been mistaken for someone else, or had someone pull back when you introduced yourself by your ‘real name?’

The world is filled with John Carsons, Michael Jacksons, Chris Browns, Elizabeth Taylors and Brad Pitts forced to field comments about their more famous namesakes. Many people share their names with famous people, including:

Justin Bieber from Jacksonville
Beyoncé from New York
Matt LeBlanc from Canada
Bill Gates from Chicago
Sandra Bullock from Connecticut
Kate Middleton from Brisbane
John Carson from Denton

Is your name an icebreaker, or a nuisance? Is your name more famous than you?

February 2, 2016 By Sharon Weinstein

I wish that you had been there…

The art of the story, as told by the professional speaker…is a true art! Everybody loves a great story; let’s face it. The art of the story involves setting that scene, extending that hook, and reeling them in! So, I wish that you could have been there on Saturday at the Box Lacrosse game. For those unfamiliar with the setting, the game is played in a so-called ‘box’ rather than on a field, and is perhaps a bit shorter than the standard game. Lacrosse was once a violent game played by Native American tribes to determine who would own sought after territories. The game has evolved since then, and nowhere is it more popular than in youth leagues. But – you have to be there to appreciate the action, the speed, and the outcome.

Picture the great American baseball game and the pitcher’s delivery; that’s the basic footwork needed to throw the lacrosse ball. The player steps forward to the target, snaps the wrist, pulls back with the bottom hand, and releases the ball – following through. Picture looking at, and stepping to the target! Let’s return to the box.

I wish that you could have been there to see the 10 year olds going for the score on Saturday. They were sweating profusely – their sport glasses covered in steam under their helmets. Going for the ball and passing it away from the net to block the vision of the opposing player, they moved quickly and confidently within the box! The young player meets the ball, receives it as if it were a water balloon, and brings the stick in close to the body with some give.

Lacrosse was not intended to be football with sticks. It was not intended to be violent, yet as a parent, you cringe when your son falls to the floor and limps out of the box. Yes, the crowd roars and teammates cheer for the fallen athlete, but the game goes on. I wish that you could have been there on Saturday as Alex set up the play, changed direction, and beat his defender. And then…out of nowhere…he SCORED! I wish that you could have experienced the excitement, the joy, the teamwork, and the win: 21-2, but who’s counting?

December 3, 2014 By Sharon Weinstein

I’m with SHArone….

As the US Advisor to the Kremlin Hospital in Moscow, officially known as The Government Medical Center of the President of the Russian Federation or CCH, I had access to the facility that few Americans had been granted (except of course for Bill Clinton and Al Gore). When I entered the 10 corpus (building) complex, I was always warmly welcomed by the security guards. After all, I ‘belonged.’ One year, my sister and brother-in-law (who had worked with me on photo shoots throughout the NIS/CEE countries), arrived at the CCH campus in a private car. As they approached the gate, they did not have the designated clearance and passes. My sister promptly said, “We’re with SHArone…” The gate opened and they were waved on! It pays to be with SHArone!

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