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While skimming through my Twitter feed the other day, a Tweet caught my eye. It contained the link to a post on Entrepreneur by Jonathan Li entitled 10 Mistakes Successful Speakers Never Make Again. I was intrigued. I thought, I make mistakes; I … Continue reading → Toastmasters John Zimmer practice presentations public speaking MORE
Here’s a concise review of the major speeches of 2016 on both sides of the Atlantic by FT columnist Sam Leith. Public Speaking Sam Leith MORE
When it comes to slide presentations, I am a believer in good design, even though I am not a design specialist. Oh, I know a few things that you can do with software like PowerPoint and Keynote, but most of it … Continue reading → Design Dieter Rams Julie Zhuo Pablo Picasso Presentation Presentation Zen public speaking Slide:ology slides Steve Jobs MORE
Accessed April 12, 2016. Accessed April 12, 2016. April 12, 2016. Accessed April 12, 2016. Communicating your presentation idea alone won’t be enough to convince your audience. You should also have the charismatic appeal to enhance your credibility and complement your central message. A likeable image is what leaves them swayed, in awe, and wanting more. It attracts people’s interest and engages them to listen, thus, helping business relationships to nourish. MORE
I am excited to announce that the third annual Master the Art of Presenting will take place on 20-21 October 2016 in Helsinki, Finland. A few years ago, my good friend and presentation design expert, Timo Sorri, was staying over at our home … Continue reading → Public Speaking Business Public Speaking Resources Delivery Havain Master the Art of Presenting presentations public speaking Timo Sorri MORE
And of course, from yourself - where will YOU Speak & Deliver in 2016? Great Caesar's Ghost! Has it really been since September 7th, 2015? Has Speak & Deliver been left dormant for 4 long months? Indeed, it appears so. Of course, we're in a New Year - which means lots of excitement and plans and goals - and bringing myself back to the keyboard for blogging is one of my big ones. While the blog has been dormant - I have NOT been. MORE
It’s time for me to talk about PowerPoint 2016, since it’s been out for a few weeks now. ” It’s at the upper-right of the PowerPoint 2016 window. They’re in Excel 2016, too, of course.) The post What about PowerPoint 2016 (Windows)? PowerPoint training/presentation workshops PowerPoint 2016Here’s a screenshot of it. So, what’s new? Actually, nothing major, in my opinion. but here’s a rundown. MORE
The 85th Annual Toastmasters International Convention will be held in Washington, D.C. this August. The International Convention is the highlight of the Toastmasters year and I am delighted to have been chosen as one of ten speakers who will present … Continue reading → Toastmasters improv Renegade Saints Toastmasters International MORE
In his blog post today, 1 June 2016, Seth Godin wrote: [R]eading more blogs is one of the best ways to become smarter, more effective and more engaged in what’s going on. The last great online bargain. Good blogs aren’t … Continue reading → Public Speaking Resources Uncategorized Emma Bannister Jim Harvey Nancy Duarte Nick Morgan Presentation Guru presentations public speaking MORE
Our Most Promising Speakers to Watch out for in 2016 It’s summer and these speakers are hot, hot, hot! Decision Makers Guide to Emerging Speakers to Watch in 2016 appeared first on Jane Atkinson. Today we are highlighting three new speakers who we think you are going to see more and more of in the future and here’s why: They are talented and they are getting great results with their clients! Our […]. The post 3 Speakers Added! MORE
Malcolm Gladwell is a Canadian journalist author and speaker. He has written five books: The Tipping Point; Blink; Outliers; What the Dog Saw; and David and Goliath. All five made it to the New York Times Bestseller List. I have … Continue reading → Interviews Malcolm Gladwell Niall Ferguson public speaking Tim Ferriss MORE
In his blog post today, 1 June 2016, Seth Godin wrote: [R]eading more blogs is one of the best ways to become smarter, more effective and more engaged in what’s going on. The last great online bargain. Good blogs aren’t … Continue reading → Public Speaking Resources Uncategorized Emma Bannister Jim Harvey Nancy Duarte Nick Morgan Presentation Guru presentations public speaking MORE
“An emotional speaker always makes his audience feel with him, even when there is nothing in his arguments; which is why many speakers try to overwhelm their audience by mere noise.” ” — Aristotle. Quotes for Public Speakers Aristotle Emotion public speaking public speaking quotes rhetoric MORE
The Class of 2016 can't mount that platform if they go out there with the magical thinking that they are special and immune from failure. At a commencement speech in Naropa, American Buddhist nun, Pema Chodron, did something very unusual. She spoke about failing. Specifically, as you can view in this YouTube , she guided the next generation how to navigate failure. What was also unusual was, that unlike Silicon Valley players, she admitted how ugly failure feels. MORE
The post Happy New Year for 2016! Events Happy New Year 2016https://s3.amazonaws.com/change-the-world-marketing/blog-post-videos/announcing+2016.mp4. Did you find this post useful? Get my free video training, "13 techniques that will make designing your slides EASY." Need training? Click here to find out about training to bring your presentations to the next level! appeared first on PowerPoint Tips Blog. MORE
in 2016, according to a performance update." " - Julia La Roche, BusinessInsider, January 20, 2016. "Hedge fund titan Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Holdings, the fund's publicly traded vehicle, has fallen 14.5% Here is the article. This reversal of fortune may be temporary. After all, Ackman is a smart guy. But for the time being, his brand is taking a hit. Here is this outsized personality. He makes a lot of noise as an activist investor. MORE
I am excited to announce that the third annual Master the Art of Presenting will take place on 20-21 October 2016 in Helsinki, Finland. A few years ago, my good friend and presentation design expert, Timo Sorri, was staying over at our home … Continue reading → Public Speaking Business Public Speaking Resources Delivery Havain Master the Art of Presenting presentations public speaking Timo Sorri MORE
Anyone with only one oar in the water could be figuring out the best places to strike during Christmas 2016. Instead of treating loved ones to a good meal at the posh restaurant in some cool city, I will have them over my place for a private dinner this Christmas holiday season. That's the post-Nice mindset. And it's likely to reduce revenues for all those businesses which depend on that major U.S. time of good cheer to make a lot money. MORE
Manner of Speaking has been chosen by Feedspot, a popular RSS Reader, as one of the Top 50 Public Speaking Blogs on the Internet. And, among the Top 50, Manner of Speaking was rated 7th. Here’s what Feedspot had to say: … Continue reading → Personal Feedspot Manner of Speaking public speaking MORE
One day we New Yorkers throw in the towel on coping with that impossible, over-the-top expensive lifestyle. We relocate to some easy-living, low-cost paradise. Existence becomes easier. The wolf is no longer at the door. We lose weight. Blood pressure goes down. Then "it" happens. This time the it is the blizzard expected later this week. New York can receive up to two feet of snow. It will be bitter cold. MORE
Instead of putting the knock on Sick-Hillary or hailing The Donald, it focuses on how dangerous Tuesday, November 8, 2016 is. The Drudge Report has gone bipartisan. The latest headline for that is: God Save America. The reasons for that are many. The top two are: The make-up of Congress is in play. Here is the link to that coverage. Both those in America and around the world know that if one party wins the White House and the other party comes to control the U.S. MORE
Adobe Spark is a suite of applications designed by Adobe System to help people create and share stories with graphics and videos. It looks like a great tool and I plan to investigate it. To learn more, and to try … Continue reading → Delivery Guest Posts Adobe Spark pacing Pages Matam pauses tone voice MORE
The 2016 World Championship of Public Speaking surely was an impossible task - to compete in, and to judge. 2016 World Championship of Public Speaking Aaron Beverly Contests Darren Tay Wen Jie Humor International Speech Contest Josephine Lee Speaking Speaking Gimmicks Thien Trang Nguyen Pah ToastmastersI mentioned on Facebook that I would 'be writing a blogpost about the World Championship' - even though I haven't blogged, apparently, since April. MORE
Today (1 March 2016) is a special day for me. It marks the one-year anniversary since I left the World Health Organization—where I worked as an in-house lawyer—to become a full-time professional speaker, trainer and coach. Here is the post that I wrote … Continue reading → Personal Public Speaking Business audience clients Public Speaker public speaking Thank You For Smoking MORE
On 1 June 2016, I announced the launch of a new digital magazine for public speaking professionals: Presentation Guru. I am proud to be one of the co-founders of the site. This post is part of a series designed to share the great content on Presentation … Continue reading → Presentation Guru Stories and Storytelling Doug Stevenson Presentation public speaking Stories storytelling MORE
Toastmasters announced an impressive lineup of speakers for its 2016 International Convention, to be held at the Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C., 17-20. Ten dynamic speakers will share their insights and expertise on a variety of topics. Attendance at this annual event is expected to exceed 2,200 members from around the world. “We’re We’re pleased to […]. Public Speaking Toastmasters MORE
The GOP could be in its final days. Even its main cheerleader - the Drudge Report - has turned downbeat. The joke circulating is: Sure, the GOP can recover, yeah, by 2018. Here is the assessment by The New York Times. Obviously, what the GOP needs is a savior. That is, a fresh presence whose everything, including charisma, is under control. Any excesses just won't fit the job description. And any current established player or even a brandname comer just won't do. MORE
Robert Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance was published in 1974. The book has sold more than 5 million copies and is widely considered a modern philosophical classic. In Zen, Pirsig discusses the metaphysics of quality. He explores the subject over the course of … Continue reading → Audience Preparation audience Presentation public speaking Robert Pirsig Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance MORE
Linguist Deborah Tannen made a name for herself identifying "troubles talk" as the way women bonded at work. You confide in me that your husband got laid off. I will confide in you how Prince Charming just dumped me. That establishes a deep emotional connection. But, that was then. With so much stress in life in general and so much insecurity at work, few - including women - want to hear troubles talk. Not on the job. Not at home. Not having the latte at the coffee shop. MORE
On 1 June 2016, I announced the launch of a new digital magazine for public speaking professionals: Presentation Guru. I am proud to be one of the co-founders of the site. This post is part of a series designed to share the great content on Presentation … Continue reading → Presentation Guru introducing a speaker Jack Vincent Presentation public speaking Stories MORE
On 1 June 2016, I announced the launch of a new digital magazine for public speaking professionals: Presentation Guru. I am proud to be one of the co-founders of the site. This post is part of a series designed to share the great content on Presentation … Continue reading → Presentation Guru Aristotle Ethos Logos Pathos rhetoric MORE
“When people sit in a room to listen to a speaker, they are offering her something extremely precious, something that isn’t recoverable once given: a few minutes of their time and of their attention. Her task is to use that time … Continue reading → Quotes for Public Speakers TED audience Bruno Giussani public speaking Public Speaking Quotations quotes MORE
“Traveling—it leaves you speechless then turns you into a storyteller.” — Ibn Battuta (أبو عبد الله محمد بن عبد الله اللواتي الطنجي بن بطوطة). Quotes for Public Speakers Ibn Battuta public speaking public speaking quotes quotations quotes storytelling travel MORE
“The mind is sharper and keener in seclusion and uninterrupted solitude. No big laboratory is needed in which to think. Originality thrives in seclusion free of outside influences beating upon us to cripple the creative mind. Be alone, that is … Continue reading → Quotes for Public Speakers Nikola Tesla prepration public speaking public speaking quotes quotations quotes MORE
Halloween is the family-free holiday. Your stepfather doesn't fly in and repeat again that you should have taken the MCAT, become a sports doctor, and could have retired by now. There are no drunken reflections about parents and siblings who have passed over or no longer speak with you. And you aren't required to go thousands of miles to "be with them." " For all these reasons, Halloween has become the last truly all-fun event in America. Enjoy. MORE
Our list of Most Promising Speakers you should be watching out for in 2016 Welcome to the Decision Makers Guide to Emerging Speakers who are Hot, Hot, Hot!!! The post Most Promising Speakers of 2016 appeared first on Jane Atkinson. We’ve created a list of up and comers that we think you are going to see more and more of in the future and here’s why: They are […]. MORE
“Humans are completely incapable of reading and comprehending text on a screen and listening to a speaker at the same time. Therefore, lots of text (almost any text!), and long, complete sentences are bad, Bad, BAD.” ” — Garr Reynolds. Quotes for Public Speakers Garr Reynolds PowerPoint Presentation Presentation Zen public speaking quotes MORE
The intention bomb explosion around W. 23rd, Manhattan, on September 17, 2015 represents a worst-case scenario in domestic terrorism. As yet, not much is known. And even if those responsible aren't "brandname" violent enemies of the U.S., they have put a major city on edge. And the nominees for U.S. President can't guarantee safety. That's impossible. The reality is that any anti-social person who understands the mechanics of bomb-making can create plenty of problems. MORE
And just like that (imagine me snapping my fingers), it's 2016. A full week into 2016. Improving your public speaking, learning to connect with and engage your audiences, and understanding and implementing the four basic principles of speaking will grow your life and your business no matter what your theme is for 2016. Happy New Year! And like the past five or six years, I have a theme to guide me. MORE
GOP presidential candidates are attempting to leverage the addiction meme in Campaign 2016. They include Jeb Bush and Carly Fiorina. Maybe they are doing that ineptly. Or maybe the subject is too filled with pessimism. Once addicted, it's difficult for human beings to remain drug-free. Pain-killers have become a national threat, especially in the workplace. Whatever. Addiction Addiction isn't resonating like economic issues and national security. MORE
The 85th Annual Toastmasters International Convention will be held in Washington, D.C. this August. The International Convention is the highlight of the Toastmasters year and I am delighted to have been chosen as one of ten speakers who will present … Continue reading → Toastmasters improv Renegade Saints Toastmasters International MORE
Recently, I worked with a client who was presenting to millennials. He wanted the design to look modern. His designer told him that he should use thin fonts, meaning that the font stroke is thin. He asked me to consult with him on the overall impression of the slides. I thought I’d share with you 10 guidelines for making your presentation look modern that came out of this process. MORE
— The Beatles, A Day In The Life I’ve made a decision to avoid reading the news for the rest of 2016. I read the news today, oh boy About a lucky man who made the grade And though the news was rather sad Well, I just had to laugh. This might strike some as […]. Deep End Book Review MORE
“Don’t use a five-dollar word when a fifty-cent word will do.” — Mark Twain. Quotes for Public Speakers Humour language Mark Twain public speaking quotes quotes Samuel Clemens MORE
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JUNE 15, 2016
The 85th Annual Toastmasters International Convention will be held in Washington, D.C. this August. The International Convention is the highlight of the Toastmasters year and I am delighted to have been chosen as one of ten speakers who will present … Continue reading → Toastmasters improv Renegade Saints Toastmasters International
Manner of Speaking
JUNE 15, 2016
The 85th Annual Toastmasters International Convention will be held in Washington, D.C. this August. The International Convention is the highlight of the Toastmasters year and I am delighted to have been chosen as one of ten speakers who will present … Continue reading → Toastmasters improv Renegade Saints Toastmasters International
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Manner of Speaking
MAY 5, 2016
I am excited to announce that the third annual Master the Art of Presenting will take place on 20-21 October 2016 in Helsinki, Finland. A few years ago, my good friend and presentation design expert, Timo Sorri, was staying over at our home … Continue reading → Public Speaking Business Public Speaking Resources Delivery Havain Master the Art of Presenting presentations public speaking Timo Sorri
Manner of Speaking
MAY 5, 2016
I am excited to announce that the third annual Master the Art of Presenting will take place on 20-21 October 2016 in Helsinki, Finland. A few years ago, my good friend and presentation design expert, Timo Sorri, was staying over at our home … Continue reading → Public Speaking Business Public Speaking Resources Delivery Havain Master the Art of Presenting presentations public speaking Timo Sorri
PowerPoint Tips
OCTOBER 11, 2015
It’s time for me to talk about PowerPoint 2016, since it’s been out for a few weeks now. ” It’s at the upper-right of the PowerPoint 2016 window. They’re in Excel 2016, too, of course.) The post What about PowerPoint 2016 (Windows)? PowerPoint training/presentation workshops PowerPoint 2016Here’s a screenshot of it. So, what’s new? Actually, nothing major, in my opinion. but here’s a rundown.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
DECEMBER 16, 2016
Here’s a concise review of the major speeches of 2016 on both sides of the Atlantic by FT columnist Sam Leith. Public Speaking Sam Leith
Speak Schmeak
JANUARY 7, 2016
And just like that (imagine me snapping my fingers), it's 2016. A full week into 2016. Improving your public speaking, learning to connect with and engage your audiences, and understanding and implementing the four basic principles of speaking will grow your life and your business no matter what your theme is for 2016. Happy New Year! And like the past five or six years, I have a theme to guide me.
PowerPoint Tips
DECEMBER 30, 2015
The post Happy New Year for 2016! Events Happy New Year 2016https://s3.amazonaws.com/change-the-world-marketing/blog-post-videos/announcing+2016.mp4. Did you find this post useful? Get my free video training, "13 techniques that will make designing your slides EASY." Need training? Click here to find out about training to bring your presentations to the next level! appeared first on PowerPoint Tips Blog.
Speak and Deliver
AUGUST 23, 2016
The 2016 World Championship of Public Speaking surely was an impossible task - to compete in, and to judge. 2016 World Championship of Public Speaking Aaron Beverly Contests Darren Tay Wen Jie Humor International Speech Contest Josephine Lee Speaking Speaking Gimmicks Thien Trang Nguyen Pah ToastmastersI mentioned on Facebook that I would 'be writing a blogpost about the World Championship' - even though I haven't blogged, apparently, since April.
Speaker Launcher
APRIL 27, 2016
Our list of Most Promising Speakers you should be watching out for in 2016 Welcome to the Decision Makers Guide to Emerging Speakers who are Hot, Hot, Hot!!! The post Most Promising Speakers of 2016 appeared first on Jane Atkinson. We’ve created a list of up and comers that we think you are going to see more and more of in the future and here’s why: They are […].
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Halloween is the family-free holiday. Your stepfather doesn't fly in and repeat again that you should have taken the MCAT, become a sports doctor, and could have retired by now. There are no drunken reflections about parents and siblings who have passed over or no longer speak with you. And you aren't required to go thousands of miles to "be with them." " For all these reasons, Halloween has become the last truly all-fun event in America. Enjoy.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 20, 2016
in 2016, according to a performance update." " - Julia La Roche, BusinessInsider, January 20, 2016. "Hedge fund titan Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Holdings, the fund's publicly traded vehicle, has fallen 14.5% Here is the article. This reversal of fortune may be temporary. After all, Ackman is a smart guy. But for the time being, his brand is taking a hit. Here is this outsized personality. He makes a lot of noise as an activist investor.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
Instead of putting the knock on Sick-Hillary or hailing The Donald, it focuses on how dangerous Tuesday, November 8, 2016 is. The Drudge Report has gone bipartisan. The latest headline for that is: God Save America. The reasons for that are many. The top two are: The make-up of Congress is in play. Here is the link to that coverage. Both those in America and around the world know that if one party wins the White House and the other party comes to control the U.S.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 15, 2016
Anyone with only one oar in the water could be figuring out the best places to strike during Christmas 2016. Instead of treating loved ones to a good meal at the posh restaurant in some cool city, I will have them over my place for a private dinner this Christmas holiday season. That's the post-Nice mindset. And it's likely to reduce revenues for all those businesses which depend on that major U.S. time of good cheer to make a lot money.
Manner of Speaking
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
Malcolm Gladwell is a Canadian journalist author and speaker. He has written five books: The Tipping Point; Blink; Outliers; What the Dog Saw; and David and Goliath. All five made it to the New York Times Bestseller List. I have … Continue reading → Interviews Malcolm Gladwell Niall Ferguson public speaking Tim Ferriss
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 6, 2016
GOP presidential candidates are attempting to leverage the addiction meme in Campaign 2016. They include Jeb Bush and Carly Fiorina. Maybe they are doing that ineptly. Or maybe the subject is too filled with pessimism. Once addicted, it's difficult for human beings to remain drug-free. Pain-killers have become a national threat, especially in the workplace. Whatever. Addiction Addiction isn't resonating like economic issues and national security.
Manner of Speaking
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
On 1 June 2016, I announced the launch of a new digital magazine for public speaking professionals: Presentation Guru. I am proud to be one of the co-founders of the site. This post is part of a series designed to share the great content on Presentation … Continue reading → Presentation Guru introducing a speaker Jack Vincent Presentation public speaking Stories
Manner of Speaking
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Robert Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance was published in 1974. The book has sold more than 5 million copies and is widely considered a modern philosophical classic. In Zen, Pirsig discusses the metaphysics of quality. He explores the subject over the course of … Continue reading → Audience Preparation audience Presentation public speaking Robert Pirsig Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 11, 2016
The GOP could be in its final days. Even its main cheerleader - the Drudge Report - has turned downbeat. The joke circulating is: Sure, the GOP can recover, yeah, by 2018. Here is the assessment by The New York Times. Obviously, what the GOP needs is a savior. That is, a fresh presence whose everything, including charisma, is under control. Any excesses just won't fit the job description. And any current established player or even a brandname comer just won't do.
Manner of Speaking
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
While skimming through my Twitter feed the other day, a Tweet caught my eye. It contained the link to a post on Entrepreneur by Jonathan Li entitled 10 Mistakes Successful Speakers Never Make Again. I was intrigued. I thought, I make mistakes; I … Continue reading → Toastmasters John Zimmer practice presentations public speaking
Manner of Speaking
DECEMBER 6, 2016
“Don’t use a five-dollar word when a fifty-cent word will do.” — Mark Twain. Quotes for Public Speakers Humour language Mark Twain public speaking quotes quotes Samuel Clemens
Manner of Speaking
JULY 30, 2016
On 1 June 2016, I announced the launch of a new digital magazine for public speaking professionals: Presentation Guru. I am proud to be one of the co-founders of the site. This post is part of a series designed to share the great content on Presentation … Continue reading → Presentation Guru Aristotle Ethos Logos Pathos rhetoric
Speaker Launcher
JULY 5, 2016
Our Most Promising Speakers to Watch out for in 2016 It’s summer and these speakers are hot, hot, hot! Decision Makers Guide to Emerging Speakers to Watch in 2016 appeared first on Jane Atkinson. Today we are highlighting three new speakers who we think you are going to see more and more of in the future and here’s why: They are talented and they are getting great results with their clients! Our […]. The post 3 Speakers Added!
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 18, 2016
The intention bomb explosion around W. 23rd, Manhattan, on September 17, 2015 represents a worst-case scenario in domestic terrorism. As yet, not much is known. And even if those responsible aren't "brandname" violent enemies of the U.S., they have put a major city on edge. And the nominees for U.S. President can't guarantee safety. That's impossible. The reality is that any anti-social person who understands the mechanics of bomb-making can create plenty of problems.
Manner of Speaking
JUNE 1, 2016
In his blog post today, 1 June 2016, Seth Godin wrote: [R]eading more blogs is one of the best ways to become smarter, more effective and more engaged in what’s going on. The last great online bargain. Good blogs aren’t … Continue reading → Public Speaking Resources Uncategorized Emma Bannister Jim Harvey Nancy Duarte Nick Morgan Presentation Guru presentations public speaking
Manner of Speaking
JUNE 1, 2016
In his blog post today, 1 June 2016, Seth Godin wrote: [R]eading more blogs is one of the best ways to become smarter, more effective and more engaged in what’s going on. The last great online bargain. Good blogs aren’t … Continue reading → Public Speaking Resources Uncategorized Emma Bannister Jim Harvey Nancy Duarte Nick Morgan Presentation Guru presentations public speaking
Manner of Speaking
OCTOBER 1, 2016
Adobe Spark is a suite of applications designed by Adobe System to help people create and share stories with graphics and videos. It looks like a great tool and I plan to investigate it. To learn more, and to try … Continue reading → Delivery Guest Posts Adobe Spark pacing Pages Matam pauses tone voice
Manner of Speaking
MARCH 1, 2016
Today (1 March 2016) is a special day for me. It marks the one-year anniversary since I left the World Health Organization—where I worked as an in-house lawyer—to become a full-time professional speaker, trainer and coach. Here is the post that I wrote … Continue reading → Personal Public Speaking Business audience clients Public Speaker public speaking Thank You For Smoking
Speak and Deliver
JANUARY 7, 2016
And of course, from yourself - where will YOU Speak & Deliver in 2016? Great Caesar's Ghost! Has it really been since September 7th, 2015? Has Speak & Deliver been left dormant for 4 long months? Indeed, it appears so. Of course, we're in a New Year - which means lots of excitement and plans and goals - and bringing myself back to the keyboard for blogging is one of my big ones. While the blog has been dormant - I have NOT been.
Manner of Speaking
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
“An emotional speaker always makes his audience feel with him, even when there is nothing in his arguments; which is why many speakers try to overwhelm their audience by mere noise.” ” — Aristotle. Quotes for Public Speakers Aristotle Emotion public speaking public speaking quotes rhetoric
Manner of Speaking
SEPTEMBER 18, 2016
“When people sit in a room to listen to a speaker, they are offering her something extremely precious, something that isn’t recoverable once given: a few minutes of their time and of their attention. Her task is to use that time … Continue reading → Quotes for Public Speakers TED audience Bruno Giussani public speaking Public Speaking Quotations quotes
PowerPoint Tips
DECEMBER 4, 2016
Recently, I worked with a client who was presenting to millennials. He wanted the design to look modern. His designer told him that he should use thin fonts, meaning that the font stroke is thin. He asked me to consult with him on the overall impression of the slides. I thought I’d share with you 10 guidelines for making your presentation look modern that came out of this process.
Manner of Speaking
NOVEMBER 5, 2016
Manner of Speaking has been chosen by Feedspot, a popular RSS Reader, as one of the Top 50 Public Speaking Blogs on the Internet. And, among the Top 50, Manner of Speaking was rated 7th. Here’s what Feedspot had to say: … Continue reading → Personal Feedspot Manner of Speaking public speaking
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 20, 2016
One day we New Yorkers throw in the towel on coping with that impossible, over-the-top expensive lifestyle. We relocate to some easy-living, low-cost paradise. Existence becomes easier. The wolf is no longer at the door. We lose weight. Blood pressure goes down. Then "it" happens. This time the it is the blizzard expected later this week. New York can receive up to two feet of snow. It will be bitter cold.
Manner of Speaking
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
When it comes to slide presentations, I am a believer in good design, even though I am not a design specialist. Oh, I know a few things that you can do with software like PowerPoint and Keynote, but most of it … Continue reading → Design Dieter Rams Julie Zhuo Pablo Picasso Presentation Presentation Zen public speaking Slide:ology slides Steve Jobs
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
Linguist Deborah Tannen made a name for herself identifying "troubles talk" as the way women bonded at work. You confide in me that your husband got laid off. I will confide in you how Prince Charming just dumped me. That establishes a deep emotional connection. But, that was then. With so much stress in life in general and so much insecurity at work, few - including women - want to hear troubles talk. Not on the job. Not at home. Not having the latte at the coffee shop.
Manner of Speaking
OCTOBER 27, 2016
“The mind is sharper and keener in seclusion and uninterrupted solitude. No big laboratory is needed in which to think. Originality thrives in seclusion free of outside influences beating upon us to cripple the creative mind. Be alone, that is … Continue reading → Quotes for Public Speakers Nikola Tesla prepration public speaking public speaking quotes quotations quotes
Manner of Speaking
OCTOBER 8, 2016
“Traveling—it leaves you speechless then turns you into a storyteller.” — Ibn Battuta (أبو عبد الله محمد بن عبد الله اللواتي الطنجي بن بطوطة). Quotes for Public Speakers Ibn Battuta public speaking public speaking quotes quotations quotes storytelling travel
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
OCTOBER 11, 2016
— The Beatles, A Day In The Life I’ve made a decision to avoid reading the news for the rest of 2016. I read the news today, oh boy About a lucky man who made the grade And though the news was rather sad Well, I just had to laugh. This might strike some as […]. Deep End Book Review
Craig Strachan - Keep Talking!
MAY 10, 2016
Accessed April 12, 2016. Accessed April 12, 2016. April 12, 2016. Accessed April 12, 2016. Communicating your presentation idea alone won’t be enough to convince your audience. You should also have the charismatic appeal to enhance your credibility and complement your central message. A likeable image is what leaves them swayed, in awe, and wanting more. It attracts people’s interest and engages them to listen, thus, helping business relationships to nourish.
Manner of Speaking
NOVEMBER 19, 2016
“Humans are completely incapable of reading and comprehending text on a screen and listening to a speaker at the same time. Therefore, lots of text (almost any text!), and long, complete sentences are bad, Bad, BAD.” ” — Garr Reynolds. Quotes for Public Speakers Garr Reynolds PowerPoint Presentation Presentation Zen public speaking quotes
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
The Class of 2016 can't mount that platform if they go out there with the magical thinking that they are special and immune from failure. At a commencement speech in Naropa, American Buddhist nun, Pema Chodron, did something very unusual. She spoke about failing. Specifically, as you can view in this YouTube , she guided the next generation how to navigate failure. What was also unusual was, that unlike Silicon Valley players, she admitted how ugly failure feels.
Manner of Speaking
AUGUST 9, 2016
On 1 June 2016, I announced the launch of a new digital magazine for public speaking professionals: Presentation Guru. I am proud to be one of the co-founders of the site. This post is part of a series designed to share the great content on Presentation … Continue reading → Presentation Guru Stories and Storytelling Doug Stevenson Presentation public speaking Stories storytelling
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