by Rob Cottingham | May 27, 2016 | Reviews, Speechwriting
When I coach speakers, there are many moments that feel like breakthroughs. When they show a little vulnerability, and share something of themselves. Or when they internalize the text of a speech well enough to hit every point effortlessly. But few moments give me the... by Rob Cottingham | Sep 3, 2014 | Comedy
Comedy sensei David Granirer has teamed with Vancouver comic Al Hassam to launch a new open mic night Wednesdays at La Fontana Caffe. It debuts tonight. And I’ll be hitting their stage for a set at their October 15th show, to which you are cordially invited. It... by Rob Cottingham | Jan 15, 2007 | Vancouver
I’ve corresponded with Matthew Klippenstein a few times over the past few years, and found him to be an engaging, entertaining writer. Now I learn that, in addition to being an engineer at Ballard Power Systems, he’s also a playwright. So I’m pretty...