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- Discover your Inner Strenght at Insight Publishing
- Published Author at Tate Publishing
- Certified Career Transition Coach at FSAdamo Enterprises
- Communications Coach / Int'l Trainer / Speaker at FSAdamo Enterprises
- Author, Writer and Editor at FSAdamo Enterprises
- PowerPoint Designer and Enhancer at FSAdamo Enterprises
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- Software Applications/Website Designer and Consultant at Business Efficiency Solutions & Technologies (BEST) (Sole Proprietorship)
- Research Chemist, Lab Supervisor, Lab Director, Lab Consultant at Various companies
- Education
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- University of South Florida
- University of South Florida
- Lanphier High School
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Frank (Francesco) S. Adamo’s Summary
Frank S. Adamo, a communications coach, international trainer/instructor, speaker and published author, is known to his friends as Francesco, the Godfather of Practical Reasoning. He feared speaking to an audience, not for years, but for decades. He's made every excuse not to speak and experienced every symptom of the fear. He now considers himself the foremost authority on the fear of public speaking.
Lacking self confidence in his earlier years, Frank has discovered his inner strength and now comes with his own unique perspective and understanding found nowhere else. He offers individual and group coaching sessions and a series of workshops on effective communications and presentation skills. A techie (with an M.S. Degree in analytical chemistry), Frank specializes in working with technical professionals and simplifying technical documentations; and his passion is to help others transcend their fears of speaking in front of audiences.
He has been successful, but not nearly as successful as he could have been if he had the communications and presentation skills he now has. His first book, "31 Tips to becoming an Effective Presenter," has been well received and a self-published version is available on his Web site at: http://www.fsadamo.com/shop/index.htm for only $10.00 (includes shipping and CA tax). His published version (as a printed copy, audio and e-book) will be available in bookstores after Oct. 7; however it is now available on his Website $10.99 SRP plus CA tax and shipping. THe earlier version is still available for a short time at ($10.00 - flat fee which includes CA tax and shipment).
Frank (Francesco) S. Adamo’s Specialties:
Workshops
Transcending Your Presentation Fears
Become an Effective Presenter
Become a Presentainer
Become an Effective Networker
Effective Presentation Skills for Chemists, Engineers and other Techies
Current Books/Publications
31 Tips to becoming an Effective Presenter
"Presentation skills for Chemists and other Scientists," Lab Manager, Jan. 2008 (http://www.labmanager.com/articles.asp?pid=164)
Frank (Francesco) S. Adamo’s Experience
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Discover your Inner Strenght
Insight Publishing
(Publishing industry)
August 2008 — Present (1 month)
PRESS RELEASE
Frank S. Adamo joins Ken Blanchard, Brian Tracy & Stephen Covey in a new book, Discover Your Inner Strength!
SEVIERVILLE, TENNESSEE— Frank S. Adamo has been selected from a nationwide search to be featured in Discover Your Inner Strength, a highly successful book series from Tennessee based Insight Publishing. The book features best-selling authors Stephen R. Covey (Seven Habits of Highly Effective People), Brian Tracy (Million Dollar Habits), and Ken Blanchard (One Minute Manager). Frank Adamo, Blanchard, Covey and Canfield, are joined by other well known authors and speakers, each offering time-tested strategies for success in frank and intimate interviews.
Available end of 2008 -
Published Author
Tate Publishing
(Publishing industry)
July 2008 — Present (2 months)
31 Tips to Becoming an Effective Presenter
by Frank (Francesco) S. Adamo
Frank now has the published version of his "31 Tips to Becoming an Effective Presenter. The release date for bookstores is 10/708, but it is available now through Tate Publishing at http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=978-1-60604-142-0
Comments include:
"31Tips to becoming an Effective Presenter is well organized, to the point, and easy to read. This is ideal for any level of presenter who wants greater credibility, command, and confidence when speaking."
- Sheryl Roush, internationally, top-rated trainer, speaker, and author
Sparkle Presentations
"I found your book to be very clearly written and full of practical tips for speakers and would-be speakers."
- Dilip Abayasekara PhD, 2005-06 Toastmasters International President, Speaker Services Unlimited -
Certified Career Transition Coach
FSAdamo Enterprises
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
December 2007 — Present (9 months)
As a Certified Career Coach, Frank is available to assist those in career transition. Not only is he a career coach, he has transitioned from one career to another during his working years (see below for his past employment information). After losing his long-term clients, he transitioned into being a communication coach, trainer, author, speaker, and now a certified career coach.
Though he is knowledgeable in all functions of career coaching, Frank specializes in people skills, particularly for those who have been working for many years. He feels there is not enough emphasis in people skills while transitioning to a new career including oral and written communications, team playing, confidence buiilding and other skills. -
Communications Coach / Int'l Trainer / Speaker
FSAdamo Enterprises
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
2002 — Present (6 years)
Frank is known to many of his friends as Francesco, the Godfather of Practical Reasoning, For decades, he lacked confidence and had a terrible fear of speaking in public. As a result, he developed into a great listener. He has consoled, mentored, and coached many individuals throughout his life. Now, as a communications and a certified career coach, trainer, and author, Frank has taken his mentoring skills and expanded his efforts to offer individual/group coaching sessions.
Frank offers a 1/2 hr (1 hr to LinkedIn contacts) free communications or career coaching session.. Call 714-408-9287 or go to www.fsadamo.com and click on the red button to call in, for free, from anywhere in the world. If I'm not immediately available, send me an email and I will let you know when I will be available or let me contact your via Skype, Yahoo or MSN.
Frank also offers a series of “Success through Effective Communications” workshops designed to impact even the most successful people. -
Author, Writer and Editor
FSAdamo Enterprises
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Writing and Editing industry)
2000 — Present (8 years)
Frank has written the following book(s):
"31 Steps to becoming an Effective Presenter"
(part of a series of books on Success through Effective Communications)
Books in Progress
-"31 Steps to Transcending your Presentation Fears"
-"31 Tips to becoming a Presentainor"
-"31 Tips to using PowerPoint Effectively"
-"31 Tips to becoming an Effective Networker"
-"31 Presentation Tips for Chemists, Engineers, and other Scientists"
Articles
-"Presentation Skills for Chemists and Other Scientists," LAB MANAGER, January 2008.
- "Competent or Confident?," Toastmaster, April 2006, pg 6.
-Various newspaper articles
Newsletter Editor or Publisher
- Rotary District 5320 newsletter, 1 year
- The Founder, Toastmasters Founder's District, 3 years
- International Family News, 2 years
- Editor Cerritos Rotary Newsletter, 7 years
Webmaster
- Founder's District Web site, 4 years -
PowerPoint Designer and Enhancer
FSAdamo Enterprises
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Design industry)
2000 — Present (8 years)
Frank designs, but more importantly, he improves PowerPoint presentations.
Font colors should complement -- not contrast -- with the background. Do not use red fonts on a blue background.
Add key points -- not text -- to the slides. If the text is not read -- who reads it? The audience and that's where the presenter losses the audience. Don't add a bunch of text to a slide.
Fancy animation, sounds and whistles are usually a distraction. Also, the presenter, not the slides, should be the center of attention.
PowerPoint shouldn't drive the presentation. The presenters should be the center of attention.
These are just a few samples of distractive and ineffective ways in which PowerPoint is used. It takes time, forethought and basic reasoning to design an effective presentation.
Frank has the experience and knowledge to design and enhance an existing PowerPoint slide show and coach the presenter on effective presentation skills. -
Software Applications/Website Designer and Consultant
Business Efficiency Solutions & Technologies (BEST) (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)
July 1985 — September 2001 (16 years 3 months)
Developed accounting and other software applications on AREV for various companies including AT&T and Honda. Developed marketing materials for verious small businesses. Created Web sites for entrepreneurial companies.
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Research Chemist, Lab Supervisor, Lab Director, Lab Consultant
Various companies
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Environmental Services industry)
1972 — 1985 (13 years)
Worked as an analytical chemist at Allied Chemical, the County Sanitation District of Los Angeles, DMJM and the City of Seoul, South Korea, Ralph Stone and Company, and Teledyne. Mostly worked in the wastewater industry as a chemist, lab supervisor and director and as a lab consultant in Seoul, South Korea.
Frank (Francesco) S. Adamo’s Education
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University of South Florida
MS, Analytical Chemistry, 1966 — 1968
- Activities and Societies:
- American Chemical Society
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University of South Florida
BA, Chemistry with minor in psychology, 1961 — 1966
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Lanphier High School
General 1957 — 1961
Additional Information
Frank (Francesco) S. Adamo’s Websites:
Frank (Francesco) S. Adamo’s Interests:
I used to have interests in stamp and coin collecting, L.A. Lakers and various other sports, and camping. However, most of my interests is in learning more about communication skills. I listen to many motivational speakers, Toastmasters World Champions of Public Speaking, and more. It's interesting that I'm so much involved with communication, motivational and inspirational values now, because I had absolutely no interest in these before. I am also more vocal about God. Though I am a Catholic, I was raised in the Christian denomination. Regardless of how we worship God (as a Christian, Catholic, Jew Hindu, Muslim or however), I believe there is only one God and I believe in putting God first in my life. I have a speech on "God is my co-Pilot?" based on a 1940s movie of the same name, but without the question mark.
Frank (Francesco) S. Adamo’s Groups:
American Chemical Society, Toastmasters, Rotary, ASTD of Orange County, International Coach Federation of Orange County, Global Speakers Forum, MVP Seminars, Various cultural groups.
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Fortune100 Coaches Network - F1CN -
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RotaryMasters
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AFFILIATED AUTHORS
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Friends of The US Veteran -
Toastmasters International Members
Frank (Francesco) S. Adamo’s Honors:
Toastmaster of the Year for Founder's District 1999-2000
Led ~100 members of Toastmasters as Area Governor 1998-1999
Led !500 members of Toastmasters as Division Governor 2000-2001
Frank (Francesco) S. Adamo’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
