Schiffy - The Life and Times of Somebody You Probably Don't Know, But Should is the story of David "Schiffy" Schiff, an internationally recognized as the go-to Orals Coach for some of the world's largest companies and has helped them win billions of dollars by securing highly lucrative government and defense contracts. Schiffy has successfully leveraged his four Emmy Awards for directing to help people tell their stories in a profound and differentiating way. Along the way he has won hundreds of international awards for excellence in his video production work, music, and event management. Schiffy knows he is only as good as the people he surrounds himself with. Whether working with a senior defense official, a CEO, a high-level Subject Matter Expert, or an actor, Schiffy makes them better at what they do. When not off on an adventure, playing his drum kit or winning big-money contracts, Schiffy is dedicated to helping a variety of charities and foundations with his generosity and passion. A note from the author: It is my sincere hope you will find value beyond the stories I tell here. We all have stories to tell. Are mine more interesting than most? I will leave it to you to decide, but I want you to remember one thing as you read the stories we lay out here: I have never had a plan for my life, I have let my life guide me, and have tried to seize the opportunities which came my way time after time - seemingly out of nowhere. More than anything, I want to convey in these pages that our lives bring us gifts which arrive to shape us and our future in ways we least expect. They mold our character and move us forward in directions we never could have imagined. I hope you like the ones I share with you in this book. Not because I'm a famous guy. But because I met those challenges, took those chances and made my life immensely richer for it.