Frank (Francesco) S. Adamo

Current

• Contributor at Insight Publishing (Sole Proprietorship)
• Discover your Inner Strenght at Insight Publishing
• Published Author at Tate Publishing

• Founder, USA and Diamond Distributor at Healthy Coffee
• 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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Past

• 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

• University of South Florida
• University of South Florida
• Lanphier High School

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Recommended

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Connections

418 connections

Industry

Professional Training & Coaching

Websites

• My Website
• Healthy Coffee
• My Blog

Frank (Francesco) S. Adamo’s Summary

Communications skills can make or break a career. Maintaining one's inner strength through times of adversity is possible. Having a "Yes You Can" attitude can lead to one's passion in life. Frank is in the business of creating new lives by showing others how to be more successful financially, spiritually and personally.

Frank S. Adamo is a communications coach, certified career transition coach, international trainer and instructor, and a published author of "31 Tips to Becoming an Effective Presenter" and a contributor to the books "Discover your Inner Strength" with Brian Tracy, Ken Blanchard and Stephen Covey and "Yes You Can!" with Jim Rohn and Dr. Warren Bennis.

Frank is a detailed and results-oriented professional with a strong ability to work with people, both locally and abroad. He is a recognized expert in developing powerful, persuasive, and successful marketing plans. He has consulted with many major firms. Frank is also highly proficient in troubleshooting, training, and supporting state-of-the-art technology with the ability to speak to small and large groups of people of all ages and he has proven abilities to identify, analyze and provide successful marketing solutions.

Frank grew up on the infamous Route 66 in Springfield, Illinois, and learned his business ethics in the midst of the “Land of Lincoln.” After graduating from high school, he returned to his hometown of Tampa, Florida where he earned an MS degree in analytical chemistry from the University of South Florida. He then moved to Southern California where he began his career as a chemist. After a few years, Frank started a business in computer and business consulting.

Frank (Francesco) S. Adamo’s Specialties:

Workshops and Coaching

Discovering and Maintaining your Inner Strength through Times of Adversities
Yes, you Can -- The Law of Attraction

Be Comfortable in Public Speaking
Becoming an Effective Presenter

Current Publications

Yes You Can! (available late 2009)
(with Jim Rohn and Dr. Warren Bennis)

Discover your Inner Strength
(with Brian Tracy, Ken Blanchard, and Stephen Covey)

31 Tips to becoming an Effective Presenter

Frank (Francesco) S. Adamo’s Experience

• Contributor

  Insight Publishing (Sole Proprietorship)

  (Sole Proprietorship; Publishing industry)

  August 2009 — Present (4 months)

  Frank is a contributor to a new book "Yes You Can!" with Jim Rohn and Dr. Warren Bennis which focuses on Reaching Your Potential While Achieving Greatness

• Discover your Inner Strenght

  Insight Publishing

  (Publishing industry)

  August 2008 — Present (1 year 4 months)

  Frank S. Adamo has joined 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 at http://www.fsadamo.com/shop

• Published Author

  Tate Publishing

  (Publishing industry)

  July 2008 — Present (1 year 5 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

• Founder, USA and Diamond Distributor

  Healthy Coffee

  (Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

  June 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)

  A business opportunity with 8 ways to earn income while being healthier by drinking gourmet tasting coffee, tea or sports dring. Each product contains ginseng for energy and Reishi mushroom for anti-oxidants and more.

• Certified Career Transition Coach

  FSAdamo Enterprises

  (Partnership; 1-10 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)

  December 2007 — Present (2 years )

  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 (7 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 (9 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 (9 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.

• 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

• University of South Florida

  MS , Analytical Chemistry , 1966 — 1968

  Activities and Societies:

  American Chemical Society

• University of South Florida

  BA , Chemistry with minor in psychology , 1961 — 1966

• Lanphier High School

  General 1957 — 1961

Additional Information

Frank (Francesco) S. Adamo’s Websites:

• My Website
• Healthy Coffee
• My Blog

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, SpeakerSite, and various cultural groups.

•    CareerLink Network
•    Illinois Executives Network
•    Business Club 2.0 Milan-IN
•    OPEN Forum
•    LION™ Worn with Pride! [Choose wisely ... ] < BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS >
•    Serious business persons
•    Link to Your World™
•    Fortune100 Coaches Network - F1CN
•    Skype for Business
•    Professional Speakers and Seminar Leaders
•    Official Rotary Club International Group (Authenticated members only)
•    LatitudeU
•    Philippine Coaches Federation
•    Google Group
•    Success Networking
•    Coffee Connections
•    Roma Aeterna
•    Speakers Profit Connection
•    ASTD National
•    Friends of the United States of America
•    Rotary International Members
•    University of South Florida Alumni Group
•    Sicily Social Network
•    RotaryMasters
•    Rotary Club (International)
•    SpeakerMatch
•    AFFILIATED AUTHORS
•    Paul Harris Fellow
•    Public Speaking Network
•    Rotary Italia
•    Rotary Club Presidents
•    Toastmasters Business Group
•    The Official Toastmasters International Members Group
•    Beverage Business Group
•    American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
•    Published Speaker
•    Official Rotary International Group
•    Mind Mappers
•    Healthy Coffee Company
•    YOUR1MINUTE
•    PAC Honor Society
•    Goal Achievers International Members
•    Twitter Power for Business
•    Business Success Network Presented By the CKME Group
•    SCAA [ Specialty Coffee Association America ]
•    Rotary E-Mentoring
•    We Are Orange County!™ (WAOC™) - California
•    CardScan - Business Networking 2.0
•    Shameless Promotion
•    International Speakers Network
•    UK Speakers who speak in schools and colleges

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