When I entered the field of advertising, I soon came to realize this meant speaking to large groups or intimidating characters.  I needed to not just keep my composure but answer complex questions on the fly and make a compelling argument that adjusts.  With encouragement from an early boss and mentor, Tim Riester, I began guest lecturing at the University of Utah on the subject of digital marketing at both the undergraduate and graduate level.  They appreciated my real world client and project examples and I was sharpened by their follow up questions.