MY PROFILE EVENTS INSIDE NSA TOOLS MEMBER SERVICES CHAPTERS/GROUPS PUBLICATIONS BLOGS Related Topics

MY PROFILE EVENTS INSIDE NSA TOOLS MEMBER SERVICES CHAPTERS/GROUPS PUBLICATIONS BLOGS Related Topics

Dean Shareski says: The more I’m allowed to interact and play with the content the more engaged and ultimately the more learning happens. The audience gets more content People tweeting during your presentation add explanations, elaborations, and useful links related to your content. Liz Lawley comments: My “take-away content” from the backchannel equalled or surpassed what I got from presentations directly. Pistachio Micro sharing. Macro results. HOME TOUCHBASE

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Its called "data dumping" and usually happens from a misguided desire to educate and/or from the arrogant belief that "all of my content is too important to cut." If attendees think they can do your work on their own, then your content didnt tell them anything new. Consultants and other list makers are the biggest culprits here. );} else {document.write( );}return true;}LoadMenus(); NAME E-MAIL ZIP CODE

As the speaking industry has grown past the standard motivational speech or content-driven workshop, options for creating new products and services have exploded. NSA President Mark Sanborn, CSP, CPAE, has compiled 52 different business models that involve public and professional speaking, and there are even more, he notes. For speakers who developed their business models by default, these changes in the marketplace force some self-examination before determining which revenue streams to pursue. );} else {document.write( );}return true;}LoadMenus(); NAME E-MAIL ZIP CODE

Although the recession has turned the market toward more content-driven programs, meeting planners still expect a riveting performance. demo that is captivating to a training director may not be captivating to a meeting planner who’s been exposed to NSA’s master keynoters. A trainers content and information also may not be easily transferable. Many NSA members have done it. );} else {document.write( );}return true;}LoadMenus(); NAME E-MAIL ZIP CODE

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 an excerpt from an article

Alan Weiss (PhD, CSP, CMC, CPAE) is a high-priced corporate consultant, trainer, and speaker who had been president of his local NSA chapter. At the time, I was primarily a keynote speaker, one of the original founders of the NSA Northern California chapter and National President in 1984. wrote Alan, regretting that I couldn't attend a seminar he was doing in my hometown of San Francisco because I would be speaking for the Denver Dates for The Odd Couple Marketing and Strategy seminar are set for June 12-13, 2010. This is the popular seminar I deliver with Alan Weiss.

I just got back from speaking at the NSA (National Speakers Association) Northern California Chapter. There is no better strategy than to have kick butt content and presentation style. Sharpen the Saw: And speaking of your content, now is the time to ensure that it’s fresh and cutting edge. Several speakers told me that they saw their business improve in the last quarter. And I’ve been hearing some rumblings to that effect myself.