Andrew Dlugan at Six Minutes posted an excellent list of Christmas gifts for speakers . Make sure to check it out for gift ideas for your favorite speaker -- or for yourself! More fun, better colors.) Table top dry erase easel pad (I've never tried this one but I love the idea!) Toys and other toys National Speakers Association "Speaker Magazine" And last, but not least, how about a t-shirt, mug, magnet or tote bag for your favorite speaker? I thought I'd piggyback on his post to add some of my favorite tools that I've mentioned in the past. Countdown timer Document stand for notes Wireless presentation remote Digital voice recorder Flip Mino camcorder Table top easel pad Markers (I like these scented ones.

If you're looking for a one-stop total resource for speakers, check out the National Speakers Association's (NSA) Speaker Magazine . Here's some of the excellent content I found in the November issue: * Book reviews on The 4-Hour Workweek , The It Factor , and I Hate Networking * An article by someone who hires speakers, sharing her philosophy on learning * A way to interview your audience members to add humor to your presentation * "Five secrets to make your words resonate like the great orators of history" * How to exhibit at a trade show Here's

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Back in August 2008 I wrote a long review of the Magcloud print-on-demand publishing solution from HP Labs. Since Since then I’ve helped produce a number of editions of Professionally Speaking for our local National Speakers Association (NSA) chapter as well as a magazine for my wife’s College Admissions Counseling business. I Back in August 2008 I wrote a long review of the Magcloud print-on-demand publishing solution from HP Labs. I was recently invited by Dick [...]

Add Value for Your Association Members and Gain Loyalty By Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE It is no secret Associations have to add value for their membership and increase their own revenue. Many, like the American Payroll Association, are adding Webinars to their educational offerings…with great success. We also have member companies who need our information yet can’t budget the At the same time, attendance at conventions and meetings is down. When it comes to embracing and utilizing the latest technology, Dan Maddux , APA’s Executive Director, and his ambitious Education Department

It was a pleasant surprise to pull Donne’s name out of the raffle hat since I had the privilege of working with her when she attended the National Speakers Association/ Northern California Chapter Pro Track program in 2008. In one short coaching session she quickly learned to let her body speak as loudly as her words and in the process she became a more compelling and engaging speaker.   I am pleased to announce that Donne Davis, founder of the GaGaSisterhood (”Where Grandmas bond, brag and benefit”), has won free attendance at our Encore!

and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes magazine, did it during an otherwise brilliant presentation at the National Speakers Association convention in New York, August 2008. Celebrity speakers, best-selling authors, and top consultants do it before I work with them. Some of your friends and associates are guilty. Want to improve your presentation skills? As an executive speech coach this is the best public speaking tip I can give you.