CLEVELAND - eTradeWire -- Matthew Cossolotto, an author and speaker based in the greater Cleveland area, today urged local, state and national jurisdictions in the United States and around the world to establish May 4th as "Make a Promise Day" (MAPD), the world's only "holiday" dedicated to personal empowerment, goal achievement, and integrity enhancement.

Cossolotto is the author of the award-winning The Joy of Public Speaking and the forthcoming Harness Your PromisePower with a foreword by Jack Canfield, co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.

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A Promise to His Mother
In his books and Personal Empowerment Programs (PEPTalks), Cossolotto describes a life-changing promise he made: "I made a promise to my mother on her deathbed that I would finish writing a book she had been encouraging me to write and dedicate it to her memory. With tears in her eyes, she said: 'You do that, Matthew. You do that. This makes me very happy.'"

Cossolotto knew right away that failure was not an option. "I'm proud to say I kept that promise," continues Cossolotto. "Doing so put me on my current path as a personal empowerment author, speaker, and coach. My mission is to spread the power of making a promise to millions of people around the world."

A Model "Make a Promise Day" Proclamation
Cossolotto explains that there are no costs involved in adopting a MAPD Proclamation. But there are many benefits that will accrue to any local, state or national jurisdiction that encourages residents to harness their promise power. Cossolotto is asking supporters of this initiative to urge appropriate authorities in their town, city, county, state (or province) and country to adopt a "Make A Promise Day" Proclamation similar to the model proclamation that accompanies this press release.

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More About Matthew Cossolotto
Cossolotto's career spans the corridors of power and influence on both sides of the Atlantic – as a former speechwriter for top leaders at NATO headquarters in Brussels, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Chancellor of UCLA, senior executives of several Fortune 100 corporations, and as a legislative aide to former Congressman Leon Panetta.

As a guest speaker and workshop leader, Cossolotto has shared his ideas and expertise with a wide range of domestic and international audiences, including corporations, associations, government agencies, conferences, schools, community groups, and nonprofits/NGOs.

To book Matthew Cossolotto as a speaker or speech coach, visit www.MatthewCossolotto.com.