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Thursday, March 18, 2010
It's no surprise that we're seeing cases studies coming out of the recent SXSW interactive conference of what to do--and what not to do--when trying to mesh old-school speaking standards with the new Twitter backchannel. Earlier this week, I offered you some lessons from the Twitter CEO's unsuccessful SXSW keynote : Let the audience express itself early, don't sit to be sure you project energy, be interactive with the audience when you represent an interactive technology and plan, plan, plan your content. Today, New York University professor Jay Rosen--who refers to "the people formerly known as the audience" as a signal of audience power--weighs in with a positive case study, How the Backchannel Has Changed the Game for Conference Panelists. If you are organizing, speaking at or just attending a conference, meeting or workshop, I think it's a must-read because it is: A positive and achievable primer on how to put together a panel discussion that A vision of how to merge the audience's needs and those of the speakers , mixing advance information and promotion with in-person followup
 
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
I’ve been asked to do a program on “persuasion” at the annual NRECA conference in Kansas City, MO, in May.  I’ll also be teaching an advanced-level speechwriting workshopTo learn more, visit: https://touchstoneenergy.cooperative.com/public/programs/ConnectConference2010/ (I spoke at last year’s NRECA conference and was impressed by their excellent agenda.  NRECA offers a truly worthwhile learning experience for any attende
 
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Just a quick note to let you know that a new Slide Makeover Video Podcast based on the ideas in "The Visual Slide Revolution" is available for your viewing through the iTunes Store, online or through my YouTube channel. If you are explaining what choices an audience has in a situation they are likely to encounter, don't just list the choices as bullet points. This makeover shows how a decision tree diagram can make the thought process clear and increase the probability that the audience will apply the knowledge when faced with the situation. This slide was submitted by one
 

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These usually related to disagreements around the content of a presentation. One tweeter admitted to tweeting that a presentation was boring and a waste of time. Some of these respondents claimed that their critical tweets were no different than what they would have been prepared to say face to face. It’s The latest academic research on Twitter and conferences addresses the issue of “snarky tweets” during presentations. What should be the guidelines of what is acceptable and what is not?
chrisbrogan.com Home About Speaking Rockstars Newsletters Contact Best Of How to Start Speaking at Events December 8, 2008 · Comments One day, I wasn’t a speaker at conferences, and then I was. Some day, I hope to be a really well-paid speaker. And then a little while later, I was a paid speaker. And now, I’m a decently paid speaker.
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Eight Easy Steps to Make Your Training Programs Irrelevant By Note: I used to work with John at Sun Microsystems. This ironic commentary on what not to do as a trainer contains lessons for training coordinators, workshop leaders and public speakers. By B. Kim Barnes and John Castaldi (Note:
Participants in my presentation skills workshops typically cite concerns about not being credible to the audience as one of the key contributors to their presentation nervousness and anxiety. won't be able to answer a question from the audience I'll forget what I wanted to say This worry gets expressed in a variety of ways: I
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decided to participate in a blog carnival which my colleague Angela DeFinis is hosting on her site.  I decided to contribute my top ten tips for holiday party schmoozing and mingling.  Author of The Public Speaker’s Guide To Ace Your Interview , Communication Expert and Keynote Speaker You’ll notice the format of this post is a little different. I
Flawless Consulting workshop with Peter Block and Symphonia Leadership Development “Flawless It is the ultimate guide to getting your expertise used, whether you are an internal or external consultant!   It has to be learned. Valuing the relationship Flawless Consulting” is often called ‘The Consultant’s Bible’. Being a true consultant doesn’t just happen, anymore than quality just happens. 
Here is a workshop that may interest you. It is being run by two very good friends of mine, and it promises to be a first-class event. Telling stories as a lure to the future is an ancient strategy of sages, philosophers and great religious leaders. – This workshop will show you how to ritualise and energize your life though engaging with stories – those of your own Find the Storyteller inside 8211; Diarmuid O’Murchu
Here is a workshop that may interest you. It is being run by two very good friends of mine, and it promises to be a first-class event. Telling stories as a lure to the future is an ancient strategy of sages, philosophers and great religious leaders. – This workshop will show you how to ritualise and energize your life though engaging with stories – those of your own Find the Storyteller inside 8211; Diarmuid O’Murchu