I like the simple yet classy approach. The voice balloon idea is growing on me...with several entries. I am not sure how the mortarboard fits consulting and speaking other than its education. It may be too academic..where other school type symbols, particularly public school, may say more about what we do. With the dark background on my website.....how do you think it will show up? I will think about it....thanks for the work!
I definitely like the book more than motarboard, but I think the graphic needs to be more about what we do, than perhaps who our audience is.... I am still studying your submissions. I like the crispness of the logo and it is simple yet classy. Thanks for submitting.