Mimi Donaldson's humorous, insightful, and invigorating keynote speeches, workshops, and in-house training programs are tailored for immediate, practical application. Over 20 years in corporate communications, a B.A. in communication from the University of Iowa, and an M.A. in education from Columbia University all contribute to her unique and captivating style.

Mimi and her husband, Michael Donaldson, an entertainment lawyer, have written Negotiating for Dummies. Most people fear the process of negotiating, dreading the raw end of the deal. Successful negotiation is attainable by following the six essential skills laid out in their book. These include: thorough preparation, setting limits and goals, keeping an emotional distance, good listening skills, clarity of communication, and knowing how to close the deal.

Other topics include: how to keep opinions out of negotiations, handling hot issues, using speech and body language effectively, using the "pause" button to put a check on emotions, creating winning situations, listening to your "inner voice" and communication between the sexes.

Mimi, who has appeared on television and radio, is full of surprises as she electrifies audiences worldwide and Fortune 500 corporations. When she speaks, people listen, laugh and learn.