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I Dreamed a Dream sung by me!

Posted by scott on Jan 7, 2012 in Fun, Learning, Videos | 1 comment

2012 is the year of video! I have better lighting so look for more video updates from me. Here’s me singing, I Dreamed a Dream from Les Miserables, along with some of my helpful hints for using your laptop’s camera (plus what my screen looks like for a time when I use Screenflow for Mac). Enjoy!

Addicted to Foursquare

Posted by scott on Nov 6, 2011 in Fun, Mobile | 0 comments

So maybe you know this, or maybe you don’t – but I moved to a new town within the Twin Cities metro area, and at the same time, bought a new smartphone (my first smartphone!).  Almost instantly I began using fun new texting features, and downloaded the social networking app, Foursquare.

I fear that I’m now addicted!

If you aren’t familiar yet, Foursquare is a social networking service where a person can “check in” to places they frequent.  You can earn points for checking in to places for the first time, earn more points if you check in with a Foursquare friend, and also become “mayor” of a place if you are the person to check in the most times!  You can leave “tips” for other folks for when they visit the location you’ve checked in, and also see where your friends are checking in.  You can even link it with your Facebook and Twitter accounts, so that all of your friends there can see where you frequent.  Maybe they’ll want to join you!

For me, Foursquare’s been a fun little app that lets me explore new places in a city I’m still getting to know.

Of course, there are some downsides.  Aside from the addictive quality, and maybe the all-too-easy competition that can happen between Foursquare friends (you can be the first of your friends to check in somewhere for more points, and you can oust your friends’ “mayorships”!), you may give up a bit of privacy when you share publicly where you are checking in.  Don’t put your home address as a place on Foursquare to check in, and don’t tell your sweetheart you’re going to get groceries and then check in to the nearest pub!

If you wish, you can follow me on Foursquare!  Right now you can see that I like to go to parks with my dog and drink a lot of coffee!   If you become a friend, maybe we’ll check in at the same venue sometime!

(Scott discretely checks his phone to see if he’s now #2 on his friends’ leaderboard..)

The Griffin iMic to the rescue!

Posted by scott on Aug 17, 2011 in Fun, Learning | 0 comments

Most of you know that I’ve been dabbling into making Youtube videos of me singing, doing duets with random strangers, picking fun karaoke songs to do, and then I post them sometimes here, on my facebook, etc.

I learned a valuable lesson lately.

Have you ever been told “Oh!  You have to get this latest and greatest piece of technology in order to do X, Y, or Z!” ?

Well, I listened to that voice and bought a fancy headset for my Mac, and tried using it to record me singing for Youtube.  My result was a tinny, blaring sound that happened when I sang higher notes.  I spent hours trying to master sound, and really, I thought I was singing the wrong way for recording.

But, this evening I dug out my Griffin iMic and an old stereo clip-on lavalier microphone, and thought I’d try out recording my voice again.  (I’ve had this “old” piece of tech for about 5 years now!).

The result ..
I think I can actually sing again!  Amazing!  Don’t knock older technology if it can get the job done well!

Here’s a little recording I made of me singing the song, Gravity, by Sara Barielles.  Enjoy!

Resiliance, Friendship, and Play

Posted by scott on Jun 15, 2011 in Coaching, Fun, Learning | 0 comments

Here’s a video worth sharing with you all! Whether you are a business owner, soloprenuer, coach, or aspiring social activist/artist, I believe that Deborah Frieze has a very powerful message for us!

What are your three words??
Deborah Frieze is an author, entrepreneur and social activist. As former co-president of The Berkana Institute and co-founder of the Berkana Exchange, Debbie joined Berkana in 2002 to help bring Berkana’s vision into the world and grow the Institute. She serves as a board member and is leading several initiatives, including: Feeding Ourselves Sustainably, a youth-driven community of practice in North America; Swaraj University, an alternative learning institute in India; and multiple Illumination and Thought Leadership projects, including publications and online media; and consulting as part of the Berkana Collaborative.

Thanks from me and Junebug!

Posted by scott on Jun 11, 2011 in Coaching, Fun, Learning | 0 comments

I just wanted to share a quick video to say Thank You to all the folks who’ve signed up for coaching sessions.  My dog, Junebug, likes to be present too when I’m taking calls!

A FREE 30-Minute Coaching Session Awaits You!

Posted by scott on Jun 10, 2011 in Coaching, Fun | 1 comment

If you’ve clicked the Coaching Link at the top of my website, you’ll know that I’m jumping in head first into the field of personal and business coaching!

I’m currently enrolled in a program called Coach 100, from The School of Coaching Mastery, where I’ve pledged to coach 100 people – and fast!  I’m offering FREE 30-minute coaching sessions to 100 people. All I ask in return is that you kindly fill out a brief online feedback form after the session is complete, so that I can learn and improve.

There’s no pressure, it’s confidential, and it’s a lot of fun!  We can talk about your goals, success strategies, or the places you feel “stuck” in your business or life.  A coaching session is ALL ABOUT YOU!

To find out how you can sign up for your Free 30-minute coaching session, click on the HolisticGeek Coaching Page.
http://www.holisticgeek.com/coaching/