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Jack Nicholson in A Few Good Men (1992). This post is part of a series on rhetoric and rhetorical devices. For other posts in the series, please click this link. Device : Asyndeton. Origin : From the Greek ????????? asindeton), meaning “unconnected&#. In plain English: The omission of conjunctions such as “and&# , “or&# , “for&# and “but&# from a series of related phrases or clauses. Effect: Asyndeton adds speed and rhythm to the words. MORE
Severn Suzuki's 1992 UN Earth Summit speech was delivered when she was just 12 years old, and she wisely kept her message in the voice of a child. "If Today, we celebrate Earth Day, and it's no surprise that women have shaped so much of the public speaking about environmental issues, given that women are more affected by climate change and related environmental impacts than men. MORE
Since I started my speechwriting seminars in 1992, I have trained many dozens of military speechwriters (at Basic, Advanced and Master levels). As military speechwriters approach retirement from the armed services, they need to look at their resumes with an eye for transitioning: “What skills would be valued as I build a second career in the corporate marketplace?&# . Speechwriting is certainly one of those skills. Corporate speechwriters are paid well and treated well. MORE
As the results of the general election started coming in on polling day in 1992, the Labour shadow spokesman for Trade & Industry made the following announcement to the nation: ". the Conservatives have lost their overall majority, it looks as if they've got no mandate to govern - in fact it looks as if this has been a bigger swing to Labour at any election since 1966." MORE
From 1992 through 2013, SAC generated about 30% returns on investment. Thanks in large part to superlawyer David Boies, former super hedgefund tycoon - Steve Cohen - is back in business. Boies helped negotiate Cohen's agreement with the SEC that allowed him, after a two-year ban, to again accept funds from outside investors. After playing in the family office sandbox until he could legally operate a hedgefund, Cohen is back. MORE
Andy Burnham, Secretary for Culture, Media and Sport, was no doubt as surprised by the hostile response from the crowd of 30,000 Liverpool supporters at Anfield yesterday as Neil Kinnock was by the adulation he received from the 10,000 Labour supporters at the fateful Sheffield Arena election rally in 1992. MORE
I’ve been conducting salary surveys (for both staff speechwriters and freelance speechwriters) since 1992, and I have good information from all sectors. Do you ever wonder how much other speechwriters make? Do you ever suspect you could be earning more? . Find out in the 2011 Master Class in Speechwriting, Mon-Tues, October 3-4, Philadelphia. . MORE
In each post, you''ll find video, text and tips you can take from their outstanding speeches: Severn Suzuki''s 1992 UN Earth Summit speech happened when she was just 12 years old, making her the youngest speaker in the Index. They ranged in age from 12 to 25 when they gave these famous speeches, but each of these young women had enough impact to make it into The Eloquent Woman Index of Famous Speeches by Women. MORE
Ratified May 7, 1992. The decision handed down by the US Supreme Court in King vs. Burwell, redefined what the word “the State” means. As such, here is the Constitution as rewritten by the Supreme Court (illegally as written in what was Article V). Rewritten text is in red. MORE
Studies by William Cushman (2007) and Bradley et all (1992), for example, remind us that if we want people to remember what we are saying we need to tap into their emotional bank. Over the last 20 years, a growing body of scientific research suggests that people remember more if their emotions are engaged. Here […]. The post Eight Tips to Touch the Hearts of your Audience appeared first on SketchBubble Official Blog. Presentation Tips MORE
Severn Suzuki''s 1992 UN Earth Summit speech was delivered when she was just 12 years old, and she wisely kept her message in the voice of a child. "If Next week, we celebrate Earth Day, and it''s no surprise that women have shaped so much of the public speaking about environmental issues. MORE
Let''s take a look at a few of these speakers from our index and see what they accomplished: They spoke about the unspeakable: During the 1992 presidential election, Mary Fisher and Elizabeth Glaser made noisy convention halls fall into silence by talking passionately about HIV/AIDS in a time when the disease was still under the radar for most Americans. MORE
0:17 'Patriot, statesman and visionary' at 1992 rally Later, Gordon Brown offered him the post of Northern Ireland Secretary in his administration. The Atkinson-Kenny-Levick families have been close friends with the Ashdown family for many years and have been devastated by yesterday's sad news. Knowing that he was seriously ill was bad enough, but when someone as tough and resilient as Paddy is defeated by cancer it's depressing to the point of being almost unbelievable. MORE
Think how it admits in its Madoff review that there were enough dots to connect way back in 1992 but no one did the connecting. Michael Moore's new film "Capitalism: A Love Story" opened in Venice and will be around U.S. theatres at the end of this month. It received excellent reviews. And it will be a think piece. MORE
My first wife died from sudden heart attack after supper one night in April 1992 when we were both quite young (48). PERSONAL The death of a spouse, father, mother, close relation or close friend is always an awful experience for those who survive them. And, having lost every one in this list, I think I may be a bit more expert on experiencing grief than a lot of people. MORE
I spent six years as an SE with Sun Microsystems from 1992 - 1998 working in Pleasanton, CA and Minneapolis, [.]. Sociological Images reports that, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data rating the best jobs in America, an I.T. industry Systems Engineer (SE) comes out in first place! Click to enlarge) Who woulda thunk. occupations MORE
They reunited in 1991, and Frye shared the story at the 1992 International Conference on Transgender Law and Employment Policy. Her speech at the 1992 conference was part of a larger discussion about transgender parent rights, and she is quick to note that times have changed since she made the choice in 1976 to leave her son behind with his mother. MORE
Adapted from Weiten W Psychology:Themes and Variations 1992). It’s normal to get nervous about public speaking. When you stand up in front of people and open your mouth, you’re making yourself vulnerable. Public speaking involves risk. So aiming for zero fear is unrealistic. I still get nervous when I have to present in unfamiliar situations. I’m very used to presenting to small groups of people on a course. That’s my comfort zone. MORE
I went into my database (all of the speechwriters who have attended my speechwriting seminars since 1992), and selected a couple of good speechwriters to recommend for each company. . Within the last 24 hours, I’ve received several requests to recommend speechwriters. These companies (ranging from NY to TX) are looking to hire both staff and freelance speechwriters. . MORE
Severn Suzuki''s 1992 UN Earth Summit speech was delivered when she was just 12 years old, and she wisely kept her message in the voice of a child. "If Next week, we celebrate Earth Day, and it''s no surprise that women have shaped so much of the public speaking about environmental issues. MORE
When Lois was declared blind in Durban in 1992, the first thing she did was to join a rock band. Hi Friends. You have been asking us when we are going to play next, so now you have an answer, next month! I hope that you will be able to join us (more details below the advert). Craig. Lois and Craig Strachan will be playing a selection of covers and their own songs. Saturday 25 April. 1st Pinelands Scout Hall. St Stephens Road, Pinelands. Doors open at 7:30pm. MORE
Monty Python, Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1992). ” — Bill Clinton, Democratic National Convention, 16 July 1992. This post is part of a series on rhetoric and rhetorical devices. For other posts in the series, please click this link. Device : Hypophora. Origin : From the Greek ??????? ipofora), meaning “carrying under” or “putting under” In plain English: Asking a question and immediately answering it. MORE
When Lois was declared blind in Durban in 1992, the first thing she did was to join a rock band. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact Person: Craig Strachan. Company Name: The John Whiffen Golden City Memorial Trust. Phone Number: 082 789 3899. FAX Number: 021 788 3884. Email Address: craig@johnwhiffen.co.za. Website URL: www.johnwhiffen.co.za. MORE
Monty Python, Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1992). ” — Bill Clinton, Democratic National Convention, 16 July 1992. This post is part of a series on rhetoric and rhetorical devices. For other posts in the series, please click this link. Device : Hypophora. Origin : From the Greek ??????? ipofora), meaning “carrying under” or “putting under” In plain English: Asking a question and immediately answering it. MORE
Originally published in 1992, this is the '20th Anniversary Edition'. The book is filled with 122 one to two page chapters organized alphabetically - what one might today view as a series of blogposts compiled into a book, though blogging certainly didn't exist in 1992, if I recall. Time to catch up a bit. I was sent a review copy of "Don't Let The Messenger They Shoot Be You", by C. Mike Jousan , early in the Spring. It's a quick read, but I haven't found it to be easy to review. MORE
It's been 20 years since Vancouver native Severn Suzuki, then 12 years old, took the microphone at the United Nations Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. Five minutes later, she'd delivered a speech that's still going viral , popularly known online as "The Girl Who Silenced the World for Five Minutes." MORE
Since I began my teaching my speechwriting seminars in 1992, I have recommended the annual ASJA Writing Conference to all of my classes. It’s always held on a spring weekend in New York City, and it’s always wonderful. . Registration for the 40th Annual ASJA conference is now open! For more details, visit: [link MORE
Getting them to shake their neighbors hand or smile at them, or, shudder, give them neck messages is so 1992, and again, wastes their time. - We hear the term ''Hook'' bandied about a lot in marketing circles - usually it refers to your theme, your brand, your ''One Big Thing''. For me, it''s Win Anyway! Don''t worry, I won''t go into that topic here today, I''ve got a whole different blog for that philosophy. MORE
I spent six years as an SE with Sun Microsystems from 1992 - 1998 working in Pleasanton, CA and Minneapolis, [.]. Sociological Images reports that, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data rating the best jobs in America, an I.T. industry Systems Engineer (SE) comes out in first place! Click to enlarge) Who woulda thunk. occupations MORE
which I wrote back in 1992) as a special promotion. I’m delighted to say that Barnes and Noble has chosen Can You Say A Few Words? Bristol Park Books is printing the hardbound edition right now, and the book will be widely sold in B&N stores by mid-late July. The book earned this praise from A.W. “Bill” Dahlberg, CEO of the Southern Company: “No one has better advice and more creative ideas than Joan Detz ” MORE
I started my seminars back in 1992, so there’s a long list of talented alums. It’s always a pleasure to hear from folks who have attended my speechwriting seminars. I’m always happy to share their success stories on my blog. I just received an email from someone who attended one of my speechwriting seminars many years ago. Since then, Beth Pedison Gibson has worked in the White House, as well as in the US Patent & Trade Office. MORE
MAJORSPEAK On this, the way former prime minister John Major spoke used to be a constant source of fascination to me and I once wrote a paper entitled 'Majorspeak' in a book on the 1992 general election. A recent post by Martin Shovel on the Creativity Works blog uses the Wordle website to support an interesting argument that David Cameron is a better speaker than Gordon Brown because he used fewer words of Latin origin in his conference speech than the prime minister did in his. MORE
Mary Matalin, Republican political consultant, August 1992. This post is part of a series on rhetoric and rhetorical devices. For other posts in the series, please click this link. Device : Paralipsis. Origin : From the Greek ?????????? paraleipsis), meaning “omission” In plain English: To call attention to something by specifically saying that you will not mention it. Effect: Saying that one will not mention the person, subject, event, etc. MORE
I’m 35 and have been using the internet – in it’s various forms – since 1992, earlier if you count BBS. Elie Saidman, a friend and a very succesful entreprenuer , had a great post on his blog this morning that I not only found very interesting, but completely agree with. Email’s impending death has been written about ad nauseum, and never seems to come. Email has been, and in my opinion will continue to be, the dominant online communication medium of choice. MORE
“ — Mary Matalin, Republican political consultant, August 1992. This post is part of a series on rhetoric and rhetorical devices. For other posts in the series, please click this link. Device : Paralipsis. Origin : From the Greek ?????????? paraleipsis), meaning “omission&#. In plain English: To call attention to something by specifically saying that you will not mention it. Effect: Saying that one will not mention the person, subject, event, etc. MORE
The Pareto principle was seen in effect in a 1992 United Nations report which showed that 82.7% Some observations by economists, sociologists and philosophers have been remarkable in shaping the way people view the world. One such observation was by an Italian economist named Vilfredo Pareto. MORE
In 1992, Bill Clinton ran for president using these three main themes: 1. Quick, name the three top three themes of the George Bush 1992 re-election campaign. News analyzed from a communication perspective. MORE
Elizabeth Glaser spoke on AIDS at the 1992 Democratic national convention in the U.S., In The Eloquent Woman Index of famous speeches by women , disability is a recurring theme. Talking about mental and physical limits--and possibilities--is one important role these speakers have in common. Demonstrating what speakers with disabilities can do is another, for many in this collection. MORE
He served in that post from 1992 until 2001, years in which The City roared back. Bret Schundler , former New Jersey Commission of Education, swung into Reputation Management after losing his job. He pushed back and on a forum which couldn't have been better: THE WALL STREET JOURNAL. Through reporter Barbara Martinez he told his side of the story, along with an electronic trail of e-mails, of what precipitated his getting the ax. MORE
I’ve been teaching my speechwriting seminars since 1992 (and prior to that, I taught speechwriting workshops for NYU/PRSA), so the alum network is now quite large. My thanks to the many seminar attendees who have sent recent updates on their work. . Philadelphia-based alum Jean Kirshenbaum now works as an independent writer and consultant. MORE
In July 1992, Tufts University graduate Lena Bruce had been raped and fatally suffocated. Yes, she endured a gruesome kind of death in the Boston Metro area. For decades, it remained a cold case. Then DNA evidence led to the arrest of James Witkowski. Last Monday, reports Travis Andersen in the Boston Globe , a jury convicted him of first-degree murder. Yesterday, he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Witkowski is now 45 years old. MORE
I spent six years as an SE with Sun Microsystems from 1992 - 1998 working in Pleasanton, CA and Minneapolis, [.]. Sociological Images reports that, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data rating the best jobs in America, an I.T. industry Systems Engineer (SE) comes out in first place! Click to enlarge) Who woulda thunk. occupations MORE
In 1992, Dr. Jemison was the first African-American woman to go into space. With all the excitement concerning the worldwide release of the new Cosmos series with Neil deGrasse Tyson this month, it''s a good time to repost this piece from 2009 on the remarkable Mae Jemison. Young people need role models, and Dr. Jemison is a great one. MORE
Grace carried on her speaking career until her death in 1992 at 85. The first motivational speaker I ever heard was the inimitable Admiral Grace Hopper, sometime in the 80s at the University of Virginia. Hopper left her position as a mathematics professor at Vassar during WWII to join the Navy. MORE
1992 Related Topics The Eloquent Woman
MAY 11, 2012
It's been 20 years since Vancouver native Severn Suzuki, then 12 years old, took the microphone at the United Nations Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. Five minutes later, she'd delivered a speech that's still going viral , popularly known online as "The Girl Who Silenced the World for Five Minutes."
Max Atkinson
MAY 5, 2010
As the results of the general election started coming in on polling day in 1992, the Labour shadow spokesman for Trade & Industry made the following announcement to the nation: ". the Conservatives have lost their overall majority, it looks as if they've got no mandate to govern - in fact it looks as if this has been a bigger swing to Labour at any election since 1966."
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SketchBubble
OCTOBER 13, 2015
Studies by William Cushman (2007) and Bradley et all (1992), for example, remind us that if we want people to remember what we are saying we need to tap into their emotional bank. Over the last 20 years, a growing body of scientific research suggests that people remember more if their emotions are engaged. Here […]. The post Eight Tips to Touch the Hearts of your Audience appeared first on SketchBubble Official Blog. Presentation Tips
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MARCH 12, 2010
I spent six years as an SE with Sun Microsystems from 1992 - 1998 working in Pleasanton, CA and Minneapolis, [.]. Sociological Images reports that, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data rating the best jobs in America, an I.T. industry Systems Engineer (SE) comes out in first place! Click to enlarge) Who woulda thunk. occupations
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MARCH 12, 2010
I spent six years as an SE with Sun Microsystems from 1992 - 1998 working in Pleasanton, CA and Minneapolis, [.]. Sociological Images reports that, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data rating the best jobs in America, an I.T. industry Systems Engineer (SE) comes out in first place! Click to enlarge) Who woulda thunk. occupations
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MARCH 12, 2010
I spent six years as an SE with Sun Microsystems from 1992 - 1998 working in Pleasanton, CA and Minneapolis, [.]. Sociological Images reports that, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data rating the best jobs in America, an I.T. industry Systems Engineer (SE) comes out in first place! Click to enlarge) Who woulda thunk. occupations
Manner of Speaking
JANUARY 24, 2012
Monty Python, Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1992). ” — Bill Clinton, Democratic National Convention, 16 July 1992. This post is part of a series on rhetoric and rhetorical devices. For other posts in the series, please click this link. Device : Hypophora. Origin : From the Greek ??????? ipofora), meaning “carrying under” or “putting under” In plain English: Asking a question and immediately answering it.
Joan Detz Speaker Services
JANUARY 4, 2011
Since I began my teaching my speechwriting seminars in 1992, I have recommended the annual ASJA Writing Conference to all of my classes. It’s always held on a spring weekend in New York City, and it’s always wonderful. . Registration for the 40th Annual ASJA conference is now open! For more details, visit: [link
Manner of Speaking
AUGUST 15, 2011
“ — Mary Matalin, Republican political consultant, August 1992. This post is part of a series on rhetoric and rhetorical devices. For other posts in the series, please click this link. Device : Paralipsis. Origin : From the Greek ?????????? paraleipsis), meaning “omission&#. In plain English: To call attention to something by specifically saying that you will not mention it. Effect: Saying that one will not mention the person, subject, event, etc.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 15, 2017
In July 1992, Tufts University graduate Lena Bruce had been raped and fatally suffocated. Yes, she endured a gruesome kind of death in the Boston Metro area. For decades, it remained a cold case. Then DNA evidence led to the arrest of James Witkowski. Last Monday, reports Travis Andersen in the Boston Globe , a jury convicted him of first-degree murder. Yesterday, he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Witkowski is now 45 years old.
Joan Detz Speaker Services
JULY 3, 2012
which I wrote back in 1992) as a special promotion. I’m delighted to say that Barnes and Noble has chosen Can You Say A Few Words? Bristol Park Books is printing the hardbound edition right now, and the book will be widely sold in B&N stores by mid-late July. The book earned this praise from A.W. “Bill” Dahlberg, CEO of the Southern Company: “No one has better advice and more creative ideas than Joan Detz ”
Manner of Speaking
JUNE 11, 2011
Jack Nicholson in A Few Good Men (1992). This post is part of a series on rhetoric and rhetorical devices. For other posts in the series, please click this link. Device : Asyndeton. Origin : From the Greek ????????? asindeton), meaning “unconnected&#. In plain English: The omission of conjunctions such as “and&# , “or&# , “for&# and “but&# from a series of related phrases or clauses. Effect: Asyndeton adds speed and rhythm to the words.
Speak and Deliver
AUGUST 16, 2012
Originally published in 1992, this is the '20th Anniversary Edition'. The book is filled with 122 one to two page chapters organized alphabetically - what one might today view as a series of blogposts compiled into a book, though blogging certainly didn't exist in 1992, if I recall. Time to catch up a bit. I was sent a review copy of "Don't Let The Messenger They Shoot Be You", by C. Mike Jousan , early in the Spring. It's a quick read, but I haven't found it to be easy to review.
Joan Detz Speaker Services
AUGUST 11, 2011
I’ve been teaching my speechwriting seminars since 1992 (and prior to that, I taught speechwriting workshops for NYU/PRSA), so the alum network is now quite large. My thanks to the many seminar attendees who have sent recent updates on their work. . Philadelphia-based alum Jean Kirshenbaum now works as an independent writer and consultant.
Manner of Speaking
AUGUST 15, 2011
Mary Matalin, Republican political consultant, August 1992. This post is part of a series on rhetoric and rhetorical devices. For other posts in the series, please click this link. Device : Paralipsis. Origin : From the Greek ?????????? paraleipsis), meaning “omission” In plain English: To call attention to something by specifically saying that you will not mention it. Effect: Saying that one will not mention the person, subject, event, etc.
Speaking about Presenting
AUGUST 1, 2009
Adapted from Weiten W Psychology:Themes and Variations 1992). It’s normal to get nervous about public speaking. When you stand up in front of people and open your mouth, you’re making yourself vulnerable. Public speaking involves risk. So aiming for zero fear is unrealistic. I still get nervous when I have to present in unfamiliar situations. I’m very used to presenting to small groups of people on a course. That’s my comfort zone.
Max Atkinson
JANUARY 13, 2019
My first wife died from sudden heart attack after supper one night in April 1992 when we were both quite young (48). PERSONAL The death of a spouse, father, mother, close relation or close friend is always an awful experience for those who survive them. And, having lost every one in this list, I think I may be a bit more expert on experiencing grief than a lot of people.
Craig Strachan - Keep Talking!
MARCH 29, 2009
When Lois was declared blind in Durban in 1992, the first thing she did was to join a rock band. Hi Friends. You have been asking us when we are going to play next, so now you have an answer, next month! I hope that you will be able to join us (more details below the advert). Craig. Lois and Craig Strachan will be playing a selection of covers and their own songs. Saturday 25 April. 1st Pinelands Scout Hall. St Stephens Road, Pinelands. Doors open at 7:30pm.
Matt Eventoff
OCTOBER 12, 2009
I’m 35 and have been using the internet – in it’s various forms – since 1992, earlier if you count BBS. Elie Saidman, a friend and a very succesful entreprenuer , had a great post on his blog this morning that I not only found very interesting, but completely agree with. Email’s impending death has been written about ad nauseum, and never seems to come. Email has been, and in my opinion will continue to be, the dominant online communication medium of choice.
Joan Detz Speaker Services
DECEMBER 8, 2009
I went into my database (all of the speechwriters who have attended my speechwriting seminars since 1992), and selected a couple of good speechwriters to recommend for each company. . Within the last 24 hours, I’ve received several requests to recommend speechwriters. These companies (ranging from NY to TX) are looking to hire both staff and freelance speechwriters. .
The Eloquent Woman
APRIL 18, 2014
Severn Suzuki''s 1992 UN Earth Summit speech was delivered when she was just 12 years old, and she wisely kept her message in the voice of a child. "If Next week, we celebrate Earth Day, and it''s no surprise that women have shaped so much of the public speaking about environmental issues.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
From 1992 through 2013, SAC generated about 30% returns on investment. Thanks in large part to superlawyer David Boies, former super hedgefund tycoon - Steve Cohen - is back in business. Boies helped negotiate Cohen's agreement with the SEC that allowed him, after a two-year ban, to again accept funds from outside investors. After playing in the family office sandbox until he could legally operate a hedgefund, Cohen is back.
Max Atkinson
APRIL 16, 2009
Andy Burnham, Secretary for Culture, Media and Sport, was no doubt as surprised by the hostile response from the crowd of 30,000 Liverpool supporters at Anfield yesterday as Neil Kinnock was by the adulation he received from the 10,000 Labour supporters at the fateful Sheffield Arena election rally in 1992.
Joan Detz Speaker Services
SEPTEMBER 11, 2011
Since I started my speechwriting seminars in 1992, I have trained many dozens of military speechwriters (at Basic, Advanced and Master levels). As military speechwriters approach retirement from the armed services, they need to look at their resumes with an eye for transitioning: “What skills would be valued as I build a second career in the corporate marketplace?&# . Speechwriting is certainly one of those skills. Corporate speechwriters are paid well and treated well.
Joan Detz Speaker Services
AUGUST 31, 2011
I’ve been conducting salary surveys (for both staff speechwriters and freelance speechwriters) since 1992, and I have good information from all sectors. Do you ever wonder how much other speechwriters make? Do you ever suspect you could be earning more? . Find out in the 2011 Master Class in Speechwriting, Mon-Tues, October 3-4, Philadelphia. .
The Eloquent Woman
APRIL 28, 2017
They reunited in 1991, and Frye shared the story at the 1992 International Conference on Transgender Law and Employment Policy. Her speech at the 1992 conference was part of a larger discussion about transgender parent rights, and she is quick to note that times have changed since she made the choice in 1976 to leave her son behind with his mother.
Craig Strachan - Keep Talking!
MARCH 23, 2009
When Lois was declared blind in Durban in 1992, the first thing she did was to join a rock band. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact Person: Craig Strachan. Company Name: The John Whiffen Golden City Memorial Trust. Phone Number: 082 789 3899. FAX Number: 021 788 3884. Email Address: craig@johnwhiffen.co.za. Website URL: www.johnwhiffen.co.za.
The Eloquent Woman
OCTOBER 17, 2014
In each post, you''ll find video, text and tips you can take from their outstanding speeches: Severn Suzuki''s 1992 UN Earth Summit speech happened when she was just 12 years old, making her the youngest speaker in the Index. They ranged in age from 12 to 25 when they gave these famous speeches, but each of these young women had enough impact to make it into The Eloquent Woman Index of Famous Speeches by Women.
The Eloquent Woman
APRIL 16, 2015
Severn Suzuki''s 1992 UN Earth Summit speech was delivered when she was just 12 years old, and she wisely kept her message in the voice of a child. "If Next week, we celebrate Earth Day, and it''s no surprise that women have shaped so much of the public speaking about environmental issues.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 27, 2010
He served in that post from 1992 until 2001, years in which The City roared back. Bret Schundler , former New Jersey Commission of Education, swung into Reputation Management after losing his job. He pushed back and on a forum which couldn't have been better: THE WALL STREET JOURNAL. Through reporter Barbara Martinez he told his side of the story, along with an electronic trail of e-mails, of what precipitated his getting the ax.
SlideModel
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
The Pareto principle was seen in effect in a 1992 United Nations report which showed that 82.7% Some observations by economists, sociologists and philosophers have been remarkable in shaping the way people view the world. One such observation was by an Italian economist named Vilfredo Pareto.
TJ Walker Interactive
MARCH 7, 2011
In 1992, Bill Clinton ran for president using these three main themes: 1. Quick, name the three top three themes of the George Bush 1992 re-election campaign. News analyzed from a communication perspective.
Presentation Zen
MARCH 16, 2014
In 1992, Dr. Jemison was the first African-American woman to go into space. With all the excitement concerning the worldwide release of the new Cosmos series with Neil deGrasse Tyson this month, it''s a good time to repost this piece from 2009 on the remarkable Mae Jemison. Young people need role models, and Dr. Jemison is a great one.
Public Speaking Advice and Commentary
APRIL 18, 2011
Grace carried on her speaking career until her death in 1992 at 85. The first motivational speaker I ever heard was the inimitable Admiral Grace Hopper, sometime in the 80s at the University of Virginia. Hopper left her position as a mathematics professor at Vassar during WWII to join the Navy.
The Eloquent Woman
APRIL 22, 2016
Severn Suzuki's 1992 UN Earth Summit speech was delivered when she was just 12 years old, and she wisely kept her message in the voice of a child. "If Today, we celebrate Earth Day, and it's no surprise that women have shaped so much of the public speaking about environmental issues, given that women are more affected by climate change and related environmental impacts than men.
Joan Detz Speaker Services
FEBRUARY 6, 2010
I started my seminars back in 1992, so there’s a long list of talented alums. It’s always a pleasure to hear from folks who have attended my speechwriting seminars. I’m always happy to share their success stories on my blog. I just received an email from someone who attended one of my speechwriting seminars many years ago. Since then, Beth Pedison Gibson has worked in the White House, as well as in the US Patent & Trade Office.
The Eloquent Woman
APRIL 26, 2013
Let''s take a look at a few of these speakers from our index and see what they accomplished: They spoke about the unspeakable: During the 1992 presidential election, Mary Fisher and Elizabeth Glaser made noisy convention halls fall into silence by talking passionately about HIV/AIDS in a time when the disease was still under the radar for most Americans.
The Eloquent Woman
JANUARY 16, 2015
Elizabeth Glaser spoke on AIDS at the 1992 Democratic national convention in the U.S., In The Eloquent Woman Index of famous speeches by women , disability is a recurring theme. Talking about mental and physical limits--and possibilities--is one important role these speakers have in common. Demonstrating what speakers with disabilities can do is another, for many in this collection.
Speak and Deliver
OCTOBER 14, 2014
Getting them to shake their neighbors hand or smile at them, or, shudder, give them neck messages is so 1992, and again, wastes their time. - We hear the term ''Hook'' bandied about a lot in marketing circles - usually it refers to your theme, your brand, your ''One Big Thing''. For me, it''s Win Anyway! Don''t worry, I won''t go into that topic here today, I''ve got a whole different blog for that philosophy.
Max Atkinson
DECEMBER 23, 2018
0:17 'Patriot, statesman and visionary' at 1992 rally Later, Gordon Brown offered him the post of Northern Ireland Secretary in his administration. The Atkinson-Kenny-Levick families have been close friends with the Ashdown family for many years and have been devastated by yesterday's sad news. Knowing that he was seriously ill was bad enough, but when someone as tough and resilient as Paddy is defeated by cancer it's depressing to the point of being almost unbelievable.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 6, 2009
Think how it admits in its Madoff review that there were enough dots to connect way back in 1992 but no one did the connecting. Michael Moore's new film "Capitalism: A Love Story" opened in Venice and will be around U.S. theatres at the end of this month. It received excellent reviews. And it will be a think piece.
Thoughts On Presenting And Design
JUNE 28, 2015
Ratified May 7, 1992. The decision handed down by the US Supreme Court in King vs. Burwell, redefined what the word “the State” means. As such, here is the Constitution as rewritten by the Supreme Court (illegally as written in what was Article V). Rewritten text is in red.
Max Atkinson
OCTOBER 15, 2009
MAJORSPEAK On this, the way former prime minister John Major spoke used to be a constant source of fascination to me and I once wrote a paper entitled 'Majorspeak' in a book on the 1992 general election. A recent post by Martin Shovel on the Creativity Works blog uses the Wordle website to support an interesting argument that David Cameron is a better speaker than Gordon Brown because he used fewer words of Latin origin in his conference speech than the prime minister did in his.
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