Ken Braly began working with computers more than thirty years ago, back when having cool color graphics meant using both red and blue punch cards in the same deck. Since then his involvement with computers has taken many turns, including stops as a

Ken's current activities include...

Product Design

Working with Muze Productions, Ken is involved with interface design and project management for Web-based services and wireless device applications.

Speaking

Known as a presenter who can bring life to technical subjects, Ken has been teaching people how to get the most from computer technology since 1968. His goal is to help people experience technological change with confidence and enthusiasm. Currently his speaking focuses on Information Overload and on how to design Web sites that bring in more business.

SpeakerNet News

Along with Rebecca Morgan, Ken is co-editor of SpeakerNet News, an award-winning weekly electronic newsletter for the professional speaking community. He co-hosts the SpeakerNet News teleseminar series, educational sessions featuring top speakers, and has published Speaking Successfully: 1001 Tips for Thriving in the Speaking Business, a 193-page special report with the best tips from three years of SpeakerNet News.

Web Consulting

Ken conducts Web design reviews and Web marketing reviews for clients who have their sites up and running. He is former managing partner and principal Web developer for The Expertise Center, a Web consulting company and a gathering place on the Internet for speakers, consultants, trainers, authors, and meetings industry professionals. In this role he developed and maintained more than 100 Web sites (nearly all of them better than this one!)

Small Systems Consulting

Ken founded his computer consulting business in 1986 and through it has been involved in consulting and systems development projects at all levels -- from helping individuals and small businesses figure out what sort of computer system to buy, to helping large companies analyze problem areas and implement solutions.

Presentations Consulting

One of Ken's passions is helping speakers achieve excellence. He works with presenters on a formal and informal basis to help them add impact to their message, and he helps companies and speakers design effective presentation visuals using presentation software like Astound and PowerPoint.

Ken has been an active member of the National Speakers Association since 1978, and is a founding member and past president of the Northern California NSA chapter. He is also a member of the Macintalkers Toastmasters club at Apple.

You can contact Ken at

Or at ken@kenb.com