Alfred Poor Speaker and book author, Desktop Wings, Inc. | Havertown, PA   Contact Me

Biography

Alfred Poor, Ph.D. is a full-time speaker and author, with three areas of expertise. He is an expert in wearable technology, especially for health and medical applications, which also covers technology that can help seniors safely age in place. He is the Editor of Health Tech Insider (www.healthtechinsider.com). He is concerned about students and recent graduates, and how their lack of career skills is hurting them in the workplace. He is the author of "7 Success Secrets That Every College Student Needs to Know!" He also is an expert on small business marketing, and has programs on using video as the most effective marketing strategy for small businesses, and on how small business owners can stop wasting time on social media and still engage customers and prospects. He is the author of "Power Marketing for Small Business: How you can boost sales with low-cost video." A graduate of Harvard, he brings energy and humor to his presentations, and he is the easiest and most professional speaker you will ever work with. He presents practical content that audience members can put to use right away, delivering the gift of valuable information that will bring appreciation to any sponsor of his programs.


Topics

wearable technology for health and medical applications; aging-in-place technology for seniors; workplace success for young employees; generational issues for college staff and corporate managers and HR ; parenting young adults for success; online video as the most leveraged marketing strategy for small businesses; how to use social media most effectively and efficiently as a small business marketing tool; startup advice; wearable technology for health and medicine


Speeches

This program can be tailored for high school students, college students, or young employees. It gives them "secrets for success" that stress the soft career skills that so many young workers lack. It presents practical content that relates to their current experience, and "connects the dots" so that they can understand the importance of having good work skills in order to get a job, succeed at it, and find fulfillment in an entry level job.

This program can be tailored for college staff, or for corporate managers and HR staff. Study after study have shown that recent graduates lack the soft career skills that their employers need, including verbal and written communication skills, the ability to take responsibility for decisions and actions, and having a strong work ethic. These are different from the attitudes and behaviors of those who graduated 20 or even 10 years ago. Staff and managers need to understand the fundamental causes so that they can create effective strategies to help these young workers be more productive. This will improve engagement and retention, without having to disrupt existing corporate structure or culture.

Wearable technology is changing our lives, and not just by counting our steps. This fast-paced presentation samples some of the latest amazing products and applications available now and in the near future, from custom-printed body casts to self-powered heart pacemakers. The editor of Health Tech Insider and international technology expert Alfred Poor, Ph.D. will be your guide to this fascinating field.


Videos

MY CAUSE

Children and Youth

Our recent graduates are struggling in the workplace due to a lack of basic "soft" career skills that employers need but are not getting in their new hires. Also, way too many students start college but do not finish, leaving them with the debt but without the increased earning power of a degree. We need to help students and families make better choices about college education opportunities, put more emphasis on becoming prepared for the workplace, and develop the behaviors and attitudes that will make them valuable employees who find success and fulfillment in their work.

Value to Sponsor

  • LinkedIn (+500 Connections)
Other Value:

My social media engagement is about quality, not quantity. I currently have a Klout score of about 60 (just about in the top 5% of all Klout users). I am not an open networker; I know my LinkedIn contacts and Facebook friends well enough to introduce you to them. I am also outgoing and personable; practical and knowledgeable; and hold myself to the highest ethical standards. You will be proud to have your brand associated with me.


Sponsorship Opportunity

I have found that many high schools are looking for programs for parents and students about college and career issues. I am uniquely qualified to deliver practical and impartial information that can help change lives and boost a student's lifetime earnings. Unfortunately, few schools have funding for outside speakers. I am actively seeking sponsors to help fund my appearance at high schools throughout the U.S.


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