by Rob Cottingham | Sep 11, 2025 | Comedy, Vancouver
My next set is going to be at China Cloud Studio on Wednesday, September 24 at 9 pm, and I’d be thrilled to see you there! It’s part of the showcase from my latest comedy class with Blind Tiger Comedy. You can buy your tickets here; they tend to sell... 
by Rob Cottingham | May 1, 2018 | Non-profits, Vancouver
tl;dr — Come join me at this day-long digital strategy event for nonprofit leaders on June 11 in Vancouver, Canada! I’ll be speaking about how digital transformation often means surprising disruption for nonprofits. One of my very first projects with Social... 
by Rob Cottingham | Apr 3, 2017 | Everything Else
Got a burning speechwriting question, a leadership communications dilemma or a public speaking conundrum? I’ll be taking all comers in a Facebook Live speechwriting clinic this Friday, April 7 at 11 a.m. Pacific, 2 p.m. Eastern. RSVP here so I’ll know how... 
by Rob Cottingham | Dec 8, 2016 | Everything Else
The politician I saw on TV yesterday morning clearly wanted to convey his earnest concern over an issue with ambulance delays. He was doing a pretty good job, too…right up to the point where he said his goal was “positive health outcomes.” Oof. Few... 
by Rob Cottingham | Nov 24, 2016 | Everything Else
Yesterday, Senator Bernie Sanders tweeted something that, on the face of it, looks perfectly reasonable for a left-wing political leader to say: Yes, we need more candidates of diversity, but we also need candidates? ?to be fighters for the working class.... 
by Rob Cottingham | Dec 14, 2015 | Everything Else, Speechwriting
“Tell a story” is advice you’ll often hear about speechwriting. Telling a story—and telling it well—can be a key to connecting with your audience, and making your message memorable. What you won’t hear as often is how to tell that story, and...
