My Presentation at Ignite Detroit

This isn't automotive marketing news, but it's still about automotive and it is some "social outreach" I participated in last February. So pardon a bit of my own self expression here.

For those who don't know what Ignite is, it is an International organization where events are held globally with people talking about any topic they have a passion for or want to share an idea, a love, or just want to express themselves through spoken word. To participate, one has 5 minutes to talk on any topic and do so with a slide deck that auto-advances every 15 seconds. Having done this, it's an interesting technique and definitely tests one's skills.

My talk shared how doing something simple like changing your car's oil can help conquer the fear of your car. In an age of massive electronics in engines full of sensors, wires, and tight engine bays doing something as simple as an oil change is a bit disconcerting to the average person; however, I share how this is a pretty simple process and helps remove fear of one's vehicle to hopefully inspire more complex automotive endeavors and hopefully turn fear of cars into a love for cars.

You'll have to pardon a bit of my early nervousness at the beginning as I mention I'm from the West Coast a few more times than I practiced. Overall, I had a blast attending and participating in this event. If you want to learn more about Ignite and possibly attend or present at an event in your city check out Ignite's website.

If you want to see some of the other presentations from the Detroit event, checkout the YouTube page here and don't miss General Motor's Social Media Director Chris Barger who also presented that evening on "Bang Your Head: What Hair Bands Can Teach Us About Being Better Businesses."

If you want to see my slides better, they are available on Slideshare.net for viewing or downloading, simply click here.

Please Vote for Me to Speak at Ignite Detroit

Note: You do not have to be from Detroit to vote.

I have submitted a speaking topic for the first ever Ignite Detroit event coming February 25, 2010.

If you don't know what Ignite is checkout the Ignite Detroit website or view one of the better Ignite speakers on what makes a good business meme. It's basically a educating the audience in quick, efficient way with only 5 minutes and 20 slides that automatically change every 15 seconds.

I would appreciate it if you can give me a vote on Ignite Detroit's website where you can vote for my topic "How changing your car’s oil will make you a better car enthusiast." If chosen to speak, I'll definitely post a link to the video here on the site at a later date.

Vote here.

Thanks for listening. Now back to the automotive industry.