Giving voice

June 14, 2008 in Life is a Verb

I think you might know that I have a book coming out in September. What you might not know is what makes me the proudest about that book. You’ll find out in this short audio file.

Thanks to the ever-generous Rick Hamrick, I believe I’ve actually figured out how to post part of a podcast done recently by Christine Martell and colleagues for ASTD Cascadia, a group for whom I’ll conduct a workshop in Portland, Oregon, this July with my business partner, David Robinson.

I wonder if my voice will be a surprise, after all these years of small black lines on a page, eh Rick?

About Patti Digh

Patti Digh is an author, speaker, and educator who builds learning communities and gets to the heart of difficult topics. Her work over the last three decades has focused on diversity, inclusion, social justice, and living and working mindfully. She has developed diversity strategies and educational programming for major nonprofit and corporate organizations and has been a featured speaker at many national and international conferences.

7 comments to " Giving voice "


Rick

June 14, 2008 AT 1:12AM

Patti, I totally recognize the North Carolina/Sri Lanka/UVa/Washington,DC accent.

When we enlist you in our choir, we’ll send you the alto part.

Best success with the book launch, my friend!

edie

June 14, 2008 AT 2:52AM

Wow, Patti, you sound nothing like I remember! I hear the timbre and harmony of a life well lived and a world well traveled and a soul well searched. So much richer, so much more cultivated,so much clarity of vision in your voice.

Hey, you grew up good!

edie

Donna

June 14, 2008 AT 1:11PM

What a great interview. LOL over Rick’s comment re: your accent.

abirdinthehand

June 14, 2008 AT 2:51PM

Damn girl. You talk good. Just wanted to hear you say Johnny Depp and Billy Collins.

jylene

June 17, 2008 AT 5:54AM

great interview! it was really nice to hear your voice–
one step closer to actually meeting you in september
and looking forward to it! XOXO

Susan Cushman

June 17, 2008 AT 9:51AM

The interview was wonderful, Patti… and I can’t wait to read the book. I’m an artist, so I’m encouraged that the publisher embraced all the art work that poured in! As I continue work on my memoir-in-progress, I’m inspired by your vision. I nursed my father through his last days with lung cancer in 1998, so I can relate to that part of your journey. My “children” are 25, 27 and 30, but I hope it’s not too late for my writing to bless their lives.

Steve Sherlock

June 21, 2008 AT 8:12PM

Patti, the voice is a wonderful thing to share. Your voice is as full and rich as your writing. Thanks for sharing! I am so looking forward to reading your book when it comes out and to help spread the word.