206 Big speeches of 2016 reviewed
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
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Toastmasters International Convention – 2016
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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Toastmasters International Convention – 2016
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
What about PowerPoint 2016 (Windows)?
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)?
Toastmasters Announces Speakers for 2016 Convention in Washington, D.C.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JUNE 14, 2016
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.
What's your theme for 2016?
Speak Schmeak
JANUARY 7, 2016
And just like that (imagine me snapping my fingers), it's 2016. A full week into 2016. Happy New Year! And like the past five or six years, I have a theme to guide me.
Master the Art of Presenting 2016
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
Happy New Year for 2016!
PowerPoint Tips
DECEMBER 30, 2015
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2016 World Championship of Public Speaking - A Serial Contestant's Perspective
Speak and Deliver
AUGUST 23, 2016
The 2016 World Championship of Public Speaking surely was an impossible task - to compete in, and to judge. I mentioned on Facebook that I would 'be writing a blogpost about the World Championship' - even though I haven't blogged, apparently, since April.
The 10 most important speeches by women in 2016
The Eloquent Woman
DECEMBER 30, 2016
And what I found in compiling this 2016 list was a mix of themes that are familiar to any woman who engages in public speaking. 2016 was a year of big defeats and stumbles: Five of the women whose speeches made this list were defeated, removed from office, or widely criticized.
Our top 10 posts on women & public speaking for 2016
The Eloquent Woman
DECEMBER 29, 2016
On the blog, the posts you read the most included uncomfortable moments, skills to build, stretch goals, myths, and easy but oft-forgotten tips to make you a more eloquent and comfortable as a speaker.
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton: An analysis of their speeches
Manner of Speaking
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
The 2016 Presidential election in the United States is over and Donald Trump has emerged as the winner. As I write this post, the votes are still being counted in some states, but the results will not affect the outcome; Trump … Continue reading → Analysis of a Speech Donald Trump Hillary Clinton public speaking US election
Daily Mail Rings Out 2016 With Myriad Donald Trump Stories
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 31, 2016
The year 2016 might have been a good or bad one, depending on who is doing the assessing. And, that's how the influential Daily Mail is ringing out 2016. But what isn't ambiguous is that it has been The Year of Trump Everything.
How to Speak & Deliver in 2016
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.
Smackdown On Bill Ackman Brand In 2016
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%
Drudge Report - Tuesday, November 8, 2016 Dangerous Day
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.
Halloween 2016 - 5 Sure Bets for Public Relations Pros' Costumes
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.
Post-Nice, Saving America's Christmas Season 2016
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.
Famous Speech Friday: Hillary Clinton's 2016 concession speech
The Eloquent Woman
NOVEMBER 11, 2016
You don't have to like the topic of a speech to give it well.
Christmas 2016 - GOP Has To Pray for a Messiah
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.
Addiction Meme, Campaign 2016, GOP Candidates
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.
Manhattan, Intentional Explosion, Campaign 2016 - No nominee can guarantee safety
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.
Most Promising Speakers of 2016
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 […].
10 tips for modern design in 2017
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 read the news today, oh boy…
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
3 Speakers Added! Decision Makers Guide to Emerging Speakers to Watch in 2016
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.
Troubles Talk - No Way to Start a Relationship in 2016
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.
Blizzard Of 2016 - Missing The Magic
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.
A conversation with Bob Lehrman
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
He’s an editor of the new book ‘Democratic Orators from JFK to Barack Obama‘ (Palgrave/Macmillan 2016) and authored the chapters on the oratory of J.F.K.
Drudge Report Shifts from Campaign 2016 to "ISIS Among Us"
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
In a nation unhinged by weekend bombings and stabbings, the Drudge Report has cooled it on focusing on Campaign 2016 per se. That gets the Drudge Report back into the thick of Campaign 2016. Instead, there has been a shift to how members of ISIS have assimilated themselves into the fabric of American life. Here is the link to the headliner article. But, of course, domestic terrorism and other forms of violence will be major issues in the September 26th debate.
Antonin Scalia's Death - Everything changes in Campaign 2016
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 13, 2016
Therefore, who will replace Justice Scalia now becomes a top-drawer Campaign 2016 issue. Conservatives may mourn the death of their colorful advocate, Antonin Scalia. At age 79, he died at a Texas hunting resort, at age 79. On the U.S.
Commencement Speeches to Class of 2016 - Borrow from Pema Chodron
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.
4 Ways to Become a Charismatic Speaker
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.
8 insights from Malcolm Gladwell that made him a better speaker
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
Review of “Start strong – 3 gripping ways to open your talk” by Craig Hadden
PowerPoint Tips
NOVEMBER 12, 2016
This is a review of a blog post by Craig Hadden , who blogs about presenting at Remote Possibilities. Craig is an instructional designer living in Sydney, Australia. Currently, the main tool he uses at work is Articulate Storyline. He loves “the way presenting is both a science and an art.”
Rhetoric for Persuasive Speaking
Manner of Speaking
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
Dukascopy Bank is a Swiss online bank that provides trading services, particularly in the foreign exchange marketplace. One of its subsidiaries, Dukascopy TV, broadcasts shows about business matters on the Internet. I have been interviewed there a few times, for example … Continue reading → Rhetoric Aristotle Business Donald Trump Dukascopy Hillary Clinton John Zimmer public speaking rhetoric
Don’t join Toastmasters? Seriously?
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
How to start a presentation
PowerPoint Tips
OCTOBER 30, 2016
The first minute after you start speaking is crucial. Your audience wants you to succeed, but they also judge you pretty quickly. So don’t be boring in that first minute! Don’t… …say “My name is x and my topic is y. Let’s get started.”
The Potent Simplicity of Donald Trump
Manner of Speaking
MARCH 4, 2016
As election year 2016 rolls along in the United States, we can no longer ignore the very real possibility that Donald Trump will be the Republican nominee for President. I did not think that American politics could get much more bizarre, … Continue reading → Delivery Making it Stick Donald Trump Ernest Hemingway Nerdwriter pubic speaking simplicity Winston Churchill
Zen and the Art of Public Speaking
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
Integrating Live Power BI Dashboards into PowerPoint
PowerPoint Tips
APRIL 25, 2016
For this example we will be using PowerPoint 2013 under Windows 10, but the same process applies for PowerPoint 2016. Introduction. At SlideModel.com we create professional PowerPoint Templates to help our subscribers save time creating professional presentation decks.
The Next Hot Job in Silicon Valley Is Speechwriting
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
An interesting post in OZY explains why the next hot job in Silicon Valley is speechwriting.
Launch of Presentation Guru!
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
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