Email:
If really secure e-mail communication with me is a
concern for you, we can communicate via Hushmail; you can set up a free
secure email account through their website and use
that for communicating with me (let me know if you are
interested in secure email and I will lead you through
the process of setting it up).
Chat and
Instant Messaging (IM):
If you would prefer communicating at times via chat/IM, my
IM client supports AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), MSN
Messenger, Jabber, Yahoo! Messenger, and Bonjour protocols.
It supports OTR encryption for secure instant messaging. If
you would like to communicate in this way, let me know and
I will send you my information.
Telephone:
I plan on setting up an 800 number for Metier, but for now
my only number is my phone number in area code 630. I'll
post notice in my blog when an 800 number is available. The
Metier number is: 630-983-0678
For inexpensive phone calls, I recommend the PennyTalk calling card which offers
competitive rates (US$0.01 per minute within the
United States, US$0.02 per minute throughout much of
Europe). Free calls via VoIP are possible through
Skype or Gizmo Project;
let me know if you're interested in trying Skype or
Gizmo for our sessions and I'll send you my connect
information.
Video-Conferencing:
I use a MacBook with built in iSight video camera for
video-conferencing (actually a form of chat using a
webcam). If you have video-conferencing capabilities on
your PC (i.e., webcam, software, and compatible PC) and a
DSL, Cable, or T1 connection, communication with me via
video-conferencing may be a viable option for communicating
with me.
Your
Environment:
Of course, a chain is only as strong as its weakest link
... and if your computer is accessed by others, they may be
able to uncover details of your work with me unless you
take steps to "lock down" that information. If you're
concerned about the security of your computer and its
files, contact me and I can help you come up with a
strategy for securing your computing environment that will
work for you!