SQLRockstar 2010 Tour Dates

Want to take part in the SQLRockstar 2010 “What Are You Waiting For” Tour? Check out my upcoming tour schedule and see if I am coming to a location near you. 2010 US (and Tennessee) Tour Dates 8/10 Seacoast SQL Server User Group, Portsmouth, NH 8/11 Southern New England SQL Server User Group, Warwick, RI … Read more

Top Ten Presentation Mistakes

I have been giving presentations of one form or another for many years now. In fact, you could go back to my days in college when I took a public speaking course, and that was half a lifetime ago (but it is still relevant). Over the years I have learned a handful of things when … Read more

SSWUG vConference Day Two

Another day, another great showing by the folks at the SSWUG vConference. And I am not just saying that because I had eight sessions today! Seriously, because I really dislike watching myself give a presentation. And I especially dislike watching me flub my way through a simple demonstration, especially of something I have done a … Read more

SSWUG vConference, Day One

The first day of the SSWUG vConference has come and gone. Despite a handful of technical issues, the day must be considered a rousing success. The quality of the content, the quality of the video, and the quality of the live chat sessions was far above average. Now, since I have participated before, I have come … Read more

SSWUG vConference Starts Tomorrow!

If you have ever dreamed about having me talk to you on all things SQL, then your chance starts tomorrow. The SSWUG vConference starts tomorrow morning and I have received a discount code for the. You can register for the conference here. And the code you want to use is: SPVTLASP09 If you have never … Read more

PASS Call for Speakers Now Open

Did you want to speak at the upcoming PASS 2009 Community Summit? Well, now is your chance! The call for speakers went out today and you can find all of the details at http://www.sqlpass.org/Community/SpeakerResource.aspx The deadline for submission of abstracts is April 10th, so do not put this off any longer. Get motivated and submit your … Read more