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These words opened Salesforce’s Dreamforce 2017 as 171,000 live attendees and 10 million online viewers sat in awe taking in the video of trailblazers and the technologies they created [.] The post Dreamforce 2017: Ushering in the 4th Industrial Revolution appeared first on Duarte. MORE
Specifically: I'm taking a social-media hiatus for the month of June 2017. I'm waist-deep when it comes to the river of blogging and social media, with three blogs, the two oldest blogs turning 12 and 10 years old this year. That's a lot of blogging, and that's not all. MORE
My fellow public speaker, business partner and good friend Florian Mueck and I are proud to announce that Toastmasters International has published an article about Rhetoric – The Public Speaking Game™ in the October 2017 edition of its monthly magazine. MORE
I was saddened to learn of the death of Hans Rosling early this morning. Rosling was a Swedish doctor, statistician, public speaker and Professor of International Health at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. He was also one of the best known presenters at TED. … Continue reading → Hans Rosling presentations public speaking MORE
I would take the answers to what gave you the fun and the most meaning, how you became more authentic as a speaker, and what you learned about your speaking self, and figure out how to build those factors into your speaking gigs and opportunities going into 2017. MORE
These words opened Salesforce’s Dreamforce 2017 as 171,000 live attendees and 10 million online viewers sat in awe taking in the video of trailblazers and the technologies they created that shaped the world forever. “Every industrial revolution is defined by trailblazers. MORE
It's no secret that I consider actor Viola Davis to be among the best speakers around, featured as she has been five times so far in The Eloquent Woman Index of Famous Speeches by Women. MORE
I still get nervous about public speaking. But I’ve transformed my relationship with nervousness. It is now a friendly companion, not an evil stalker. There are many aspects to this transformation, and there’s just one that I want to talk about in this post. MORE
At the start of 2017 I made several predictions about UX design and research. Hopefully you had a great 2017 and (soon) a very happy 2018! A quick recap for UserZoom – in early 2017 we redesigned the entire UserZoom product and have consistently improved it throughout the year, and will continue to do the same in 2018. Below is a recap of how my 2017 predictions (from Jan of this year) turned out. We saw a 3X growth of smaller, frequent, agile studies in 2017. MORE
As I write this post, my wife and I are approximately three weeks into a massive effort to tidy up our home. This is no ordinary, annual clean-up; this is a methodical full-on assault to go through all of our … Continue reading → Book Review Preparation audience content Marie Kondo Presentation public speaking The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up MORE
They read: Closed Sunday, May 14th, 2017. That's what I thought when I saw the signs on the Austintown, Ohio public library. That's Mother's Day. And in my experience in the world, it's not an official holiday. So, I interviewed the check-out clerk, off the record. MORE
The DailyJobCuts.com lists layoffs. Your job may have already been cited. Or soon will be. The new normal is to be called into HR, then be directed to outplacement. That's the employer-paid service to help you, the terminated employee, transition to The Next. MORE
Last week I attended the graduation ceremony for the class of a business school where I teach. The graduates had taken their seats, the audience was settled in, the three-piece orchestra had just finished the last of its pieces. Everything … Continue reading → Delivery audience Microphone presentations public speaking MORE
The post Share Your Nominees for the 2017 Best Speaker Website Contest appeared first on Jane Atkinson. Best Website Contest Most Recent Post 2017 best speaker website contest speaker website website contest MORE
It’s no secret that many people are afraid of public speaking. As Jerry Seinfeld has said, “According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two! This means, to the average person, if … Continue reading → Nerves Psychology of Public Speaking Jerry Seinfeld Mark Twain public speaking MORE
But, fortunately, the New York Post gives us a read to start off 2017 on a light note. Power is shifting around the world and domestically. The tabloid reports there has been a Huma sighting in the Hamptons for this holiday weekend. MORE
” These were just some of the reviews in the press of British Prime Minister Theresa May’s 4 October 2017 speech in Manchester. “Calamatous!” ” “A nightmare!” ” “Wretched freakish luck, and agony to behold.” This speech was an important one. With May’s … Continue reading → Analysis of a Speech presentations public speaking Theresa May tricolon MORE
The post Wishing you & the world all the best in 2017! Animation & transitions Events Happy New Year 2017Did 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
The latest to relay this good news to the Class of 2017 is Fortune. Media outlets are getting giddy describing how the Manhattan rental market has become a downright steal. According to a report yesterday by Douglas Elliman and Miller Samuel, the median rental price plunged to $3,369. That's a 1% drop. If you have a family and need two bedroom, you are in the catbird seat. Rents for those dropped 5.2%. MORE
Manner of Speaking has been chosen as one of the winning blogs by Credit Donkey for the Best Public Speaking Blogs in 2017. Credit Donkey is a credit card comparison site that publishes credit card research, deals, and tips to help … Continue reading → Personal Feedspot Manner of Speaking public speaking MORE
Here are some quick and simple–yet critical–tips to help you do just that in 2017: 1. You can complete steps 1-3 and still come to the end of 2017 no better off than you are right now. How many of those 1200 do you need to say yes, at the fee you want to earn, to hit your goals for 2017? Go out there and rock this thing in 2017, okay?! Is it just me, or does it seem like there are more “professional speakers” than ever these days? MORE
I hope that 2017 is a happy, healthy and successful one for you and for those whom you hold dear. I want to wish all readers Happy New Year. If you are a regular visitor to this blog, you might … Continue reading → Book Review Der TED-Effekt Florian Mueck MORE
On 12 November 2007—ten years ago to the day as I write this post—Forbes published its magazine featuring a story about Nokia on the cover. Forbes asked the question, “Can anyone catch the cell phone king?” ” The answer? Apple … Continue reading → Motivation improvement Nokia public speaking MORE
You can spend a lot of time formatting a shape or some text in PowerPoint and you certainly don’t want to have to repeat that process if it isn’t necessary. The good news is that PowerPoint has several techniques to copy formatting and animation. MORE
Members of the Class of 2017, you can dream big. Yes, you can head from your little lives in college to your version of La La Land. That might be in New York, LA, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Seattle or Miami. MORE
I recently came across the six-minute film, Jim Carrey: I Needed Color. It is a beautifully shot and wonderfully told story about Jim Carrey’s fascination with art, particularly painting. The movie shows a side of Carrey with which many people … Continue reading → Motivation Psychology of Public Speaking Art Emotion Florian Mueck Jim Carrey Luciano Pavarotti Olivia Schofield Oscar Wilde public speaking storytelling MORE
Toastmasters International announced today that world-renowned speaker and educator Erin Gruwell is the recipient of the organization’s 2017 Golden Gavel award. 23-26, 2017, in Vancouver, Canada. MORE
The USA Today list pf those who died in 2017 ranges from Mary Tyler Moore to David Cassidy. Linda died in 2017 in a helicopter accident. The surprise is that Linda Reagan from "Blue Bloods" isn't included. MORE
Judge Steven O'Neill has set November 6, 2017 as the date for Bill Cosby's new trial. That was fast. The first one ended in a mistrial. One wonders if, given the ordeal of a second trial, Cosby will take on the persona of a King Lear. MORE
A few weeks ago we announced our 2017 Best Speaker Website contest and asked you to share your nominees of speaker sites you think ROCK! The post The 2017 Best Speaker Website Contest Finalists Are Announced and It Is Time To Vote! Best Website Contest Most Recent Post Speaker Marketing 2017 best speaker website contest 2017 BEST WEBSITE CONTEST best speaker website contest MORE
When I was boy, one of my favourite movies was The Wizard of Oz. Back in the day, there was no streaming on demand, so you had to wait until it was shown on television. With few channels available, that usually … Continue reading → Slide Presentation bad PowerPoint slides Bill Gates Keynote PowerPoint presentations Prezi public speaking Slide Presentations Wizard of Oz MORE
And on the heels of her moment of triumph at the 2017 Tony Awards, having won the award for best leading actress in a musical, host Kevin Spacey reached for joke material from one of the oldest myths in the book about women in public speaking: That they talk too much. MORE
For a while, Kroger was succeeding when other traditional players in the traditional supermarket sector were floundering. Now, Kroger itself is not faring all that well. Although it had a good Q1, it lowered its estimate for Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the full year. Its stock plummeted. MORE
The post The 2017 Best Speaker Website Contest Winner is Announced! Best Website Contest Speaker Marketing 2017 best speaker contest winner 2017 best speaker website contest elaine froese speaker website website marketing MORE
If you are a professional speaker looking to take your business to the $1Million dollar mark and beyond, then join us in Minneapolis, MN from November 17th through 19th for Accelerate LIVE 2017: How to Build a Million Dollar Speaking Business. The post Wealthy Speaker Presents Accelerate LIVE 2017: How to Build a Million Dollar Speaking Business appeared first on Jane Atkinson. Events Accelerate Live 2017 speaking business event speaking event MORE
Bring an idea and leave with a world-class Pitch. We set up Presentation Guru (the “Guru”) to help people share their expertise, skills and knowledge with the world. The Guru is all of the people who make up our amazing community.… … Presentation Guru Conference Conference featured MORE
The post Meryl Streep Speaks Truth to power at 2017 Golden Globes appeared first on Read The Self-Expression Blog to Improve Speaking Skills. Meryl Streep just modeled how to use a speech platform as a bully pulpit. MORE
The major issue hovering over the allegations about sexual misconduct is: Can big-time players such as Harvey Weinstein have a comeback? The question isn't absurd. After all, Nixon Administration "dirty tricks" lawyer Chuck Colson had a roaring one. In prison, he discovered spirituality. He went on to became a prominent religious leader, who was revered when he died at age 80. MORE
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I hope that 2017 is a happy, healthy and successful one for you and for those whom you hold dear. I want to wish all readers Happy New Year. If you are a regular visitor to this blog, you might … Continue reading → Book Review Der TED-Effekt Florian Mueck MORE
Read more about modern design for 2017. The post 10 tips for modern design in 2017 appeared first on PowerPoint Tips Blog. Recently, I worked with a client who was presenting to millennials. He wanted the design to look modern. MORE
Cryptocurrency bitcoin could become the preferred way to pay bonuses on Wall. In the New York Post John Byrne reports: "Wall Street is unveiling the bitcoin bonus for employees. bitcoin] hovered within shouting distance of $20,000 on Thursday." MORE
There’s a book called “What to Say When…You’re Dying on the Platform” by Lily Walters. It’s full of clever quips and responses for when things aren’t going your way during a presentation or speech. My partner Tony loves it. I could never use any of it. MORE
There was none of the editorial bite which provides the theatrical experience audiences in 2017 expect to be our due. For Megyn Kelly's fifth "Sunday Night," essentially the ratings remained stuck, both for total viewers and the coveted 10-49 demographic. MORE
2017 Related Topics Manner of Speaking
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
I was saddened to learn of the death of Hans Rosling early this morning. Rosling was a Swedish doctor, statistician, public speaker and Professor of International Health at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. He was also one of the best known presenters at TED. … Continue reading → Hans Rosling presentations public speaking
Manner of Speaking
JANUARY 10, 2017
I hope that 2017 is a happy, healthy and successful one for you and for those whom you hold dear. I want to wish all readers Happy New Year. If you are a regular visitor to this blog, you might … Continue reading → Book Review Der TED-Effekt Florian Mueck
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Manner of Speaking
JANUARY 10, 2017
I hope that 2017 is a happy, healthy and successful one for you and for those whom you hold dear. I want to wish all readers Happy New Year. If you are a regular visitor to this blog, you might … Continue reading → Book Review Der TED-Effekt Florian Mueck
Speaker Launcher
JUNE 6, 2017
The post The 2017 Best Speaker Website Contest Winner is Announced! Best Website Contest Speaker Marketing 2017 best speaker contest winner 2017 best speaker website contest elaine froese speaker website website marketing
Speaker Launcher
APRIL 25, 2017
The post Share Your Nominees for the 2017 Best Speaker Website Contest appeared first on Jane Atkinson. Best Website Contest Most Recent Post 2017 best speaker website contest speaker website website contest
PowerPoint Tips
DECEMBER 4, 2016
Read more about modern design for 2017. The post 10 tips for modern design in 2017 appeared first on PowerPoint Tips Blog. Recently, I worked with a client who was presenting to millennials. He wanted the design to look modern.
Speaking Freely
JANUARY 9, 2017
The post Meryl Streep Speaks Truth to power at 2017 Golden Globes appeared first on Read The Self-Expression Blog to Improve Speaking Skills. Meryl Streep just modeled how to use a speech platform as a bully pulpit.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MAY 17, 2017
Toastmasters International announced today that world-renowned speaker and educator Erin Gruwell is the recipient of the organization’s 2017 Golden Gavel award. 23-26, 2017, in Vancouver, Canada.
PowerPoint Tips
DECEMBER 31, 2016
The post Wishing you & the world all the best in 2017! Animation & transitions Events Happy New Year 2017Did 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.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 21, 2017
The DailyJobCuts.com lists layoffs. Your job may have already been cited. Or soon will be. The new normal is to be called into HR, then be directed to outplacement. That's the employer-paid service to help you, the terminated employee, transition to The Next.
Duarte Blog
DECEMBER 27, 2017
These words opened Salesforce’s Dreamforce 2017 as 171,000 live attendees and 10 million online viewers sat in awe taking in the video of trailblazers and the technologies they created [.] The post Dreamforce 2017: Ushering in the 4th Industrial Revolution appeared first on Duarte.
Duarte Blog
DECEMBER 27, 2017
These words opened Salesforce’s Dreamforce 2017 as 171,000 live attendees and 10 million online viewers sat in awe taking in the video of trailblazers and the technologies they created that shaped the world forever. “Every industrial revolution is defined by trailblazers.
Speaker Launcher
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
If you are a professional speaker looking to take your business to the $1Million dollar mark and beyond, then join us in Minneapolis, MN from November 17th through 19th for Accelerate LIVE 2017: How to Build a Million Dollar Speaking Business. The post Wealthy Speaker Presents Accelerate LIVE 2017: How to Build a Million Dollar Speaking Business appeared first on Jane Atkinson. Events Accelerate Live 2017 speaking business event speaking event
Presentation Guru
APRIL 10, 2017
Bring an idea and leave with a world-class Pitch. We set up Presentation Guru (the “Guru”) to help people share their expertise, skills and knowledge with the world. The Guru is all of the people who make up our amazing community.… … Presentation Guru Conference Conference featured
Manner of Speaking
OCTOBER 9, 2017
My fellow public speaker, business partner and good friend Florian Mueck and I are proud to announce that Toastmasters International has published an article about Rhetoric – The Public Speaking Game™ in the October 2017 edition of its monthly magazine.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 20, 2017
At the start of 2017 I made several predictions about UX design and research. Hopefully you had a great 2017 and (soon) a very happy 2018! A quick recap for UserZoom – in early 2017 we redesigned the entire UserZoom product and have consistently improved it throughout the year, and will continue to do the same in 2018. Below is a recap of how my 2017 predictions (from Jan of this year) turned out. We saw a 3X growth of smaller, frequent, agile studies in 2017.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 7, 2017
They read: Closed Sunday, May 14th, 2017. That's what I thought when I saw the signs on the Austintown, Ohio public library. That's Mother's Day. And in my experience in the world, it's not an official holiday. So, I interviewed the check-out clerk, off the record.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 1, 2017
But, fortunately, the New York Post gives us a read to start off 2017 on a light note. Power is shifting around the world and domestically. The tabloid reports there has been a Huma sighting in the Hamptons for this holiday weekend.
Manner of Speaking
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
Manner of Speaking has been chosen as one of the winning blogs by Credit Donkey for the Best Public Speaking Blogs in 2017. Credit Donkey is a credit card comparison site that publishes credit card research, deals, and tips to help … Continue reading → Personal Feedspot Manner of Speaking public speaking
The Eloquent Woman
JULY 7, 2017
And on the heels of her moment of triumph at the 2017 Tony Awards, having won the award for best leading actress in a musical, host Kevin Spacey reached for joke material from one of the oldest myths in the book about women in public speaking: That they talk too much.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 10, 2017
Cryptocurrency bitcoin could become the preferred way to pay bonuses on Wall. In the New York Post John Byrne reports: "Wall Street is unveiling the bitcoin bonus for employees. bitcoin] hovered within shouting distance of $20,000 on Thursday."
The Eloquent Woman
MARCH 3, 2017
It's no secret that I consider actor Viola Davis to be among the best speakers around, featured as she has been five times so far in The Eloquent Woman Index of Famous Speeches by Women.
Manner of Speaking
OCTOBER 4, 2017
” These were just some of the reviews in the press of British Prime Minister Theresa May’s 4 October 2017 speech in Manchester. “Calamatous!” ” “A nightmare!” ” “Wretched freakish luck, and agony to behold.” This speech was an important one. With May’s … Continue reading → Analysis of a Speech presentations public speaking Theresa May tricolon
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 27, 2017
The major issue hovering over the allegations about sexual misconduct is: Can big-time players such as Harvey Weinstein have a comeback? The question isn't absurd. After all, Nixon Administration "dirty tricks" lawyer Chuck Colson had a roaring one. In prison, he discovered spirituality. He went on to became a prominent religious leader, who was revered when he died at age 80.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 13, 2017
The USA Today list pf those who died in 2017 ranges from Mary Tyler Moore to David Cassidy. Linda died in 2017 in a helicopter accident. The surprise is that Linda Reagan from "Blue Bloods" isn't included.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 15, 2017
For a while, Kroger was succeeding when other traditional players in the traditional supermarket sector were floundering. Now, Kroger itself is not faring all that well. Although it had a good Q1, it lowered its estimate for Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the full year. Its stock plummeted.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 6, 2017
Judge Steven O'Neill has set November 6, 2017 as the date for Bill Cosby's new trial. That was fast. The first one ended in a mistrial. One wonders if, given the ordeal of a second trial, Cosby will take on the persona of a King Lear.
Speaking about Presenting
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
I still get nervous about public speaking. But I’ve transformed my relationship with nervousness. It is now a friendly companion, not an evil stalker. There are many aspects to this transformation, and there’s just one that I want to talk about in this post.
Speaking about Presenting
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
There’s a book called “What to Say When…You’re Dying on the Platform” by Lily Walters. It’s full of clever quips and responses for when things aren’t going your way during a presentation or speech. My partner Tony loves it. I could never use any of it.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 10, 2017
There was none of the editorial bite which provides the theatrical experience audiences in 2017 expect to be our due. For Megyn Kelly's fifth "Sunday Night," essentially the ratings remained stuck, both for total viewers and the coveted 10-49 demographic.
Manner of Speaking
NOVEMBER 5, 2017
It’s no secret that many people are afraid of public speaking. As Jerry Seinfeld has said, “According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two! This means, to the average person, if … Continue reading → Nerves Psychology of Public Speaking Jerry Seinfeld Mark Twain public speaking
The Eloquent Woman
JANUARY 5, 2017
I would take the answers to what gave you the fun and the most meaning, how you became more authentic as a speaker, and what you learned about your speaking self, and figure out how to build those factors into your speaking gigs and opportunities going into 2017.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 2, 2017
Members of the Class of 2017, you can dream big. Yes, you can head from your little lives in college to your version of La La Land. That might be in New York, LA, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Seattle or Miami.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 10, 2017
The latest to relay this good news to the Class of 2017 is Fortune. Media outlets are getting giddy describing how the Manhattan rental market has become a downright steal. According to a report yesterday by Douglas Elliman and Miller Samuel, the median rental price plunged to $3,369. That's a 1% drop. If you have a family and need two bedroom, you are in the catbird seat. Rents for those dropped 5.2%.
The Eloquent Woman
JUNE 1, 2017
Specifically: I'm taking a social-media hiatus for the month of June 2017. I'm waist-deep when it comes to the river of blogging and social media, with three blogs, the two oldest blogs turning 12 and 10 years old this year. That's a lot of blogging, and that's not all.
Manner of Speaking
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
I recently came across the six-minute film, Jim Carrey: I Needed Color. It is a beautifully shot and wonderfully told story about Jim Carrey’s fascination with art, particularly painting. The movie shows a side of Carrey with which many people … Continue reading → Motivation Psychology of Public Speaking Art Emotion Florian Mueck Jim Carrey Luciano Pavarotti Olivia Schofield Oscar Wilde public speaking storytelling
PowerPoint Tips
AUGUST 19, 2017
You can spend a lot of time formatting a shape or some text in PowerPoint and you certainly don’t want to have to repeat that process if it isn’t necessary. The good news is that PowerPoint has several techniques to copy formatting and animation.
Manner of Speaking
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
When I was boy, one of my favourite movies was The Wizard of Oz. Back in the day, there was no streaming on demand, so you had to wait until it was shown on television. With few channels available, that usually … Continue reading → Slide Presentation bad PowerPoint slides Bill Gates Keynote PowerPoint presentations Prezi public speaking Slide Presentations Wizard of Oz
Speaking about Presenting
JUNE 8, 2017
Do you sometime struggle to decide how to open your presentations?
Manner of Speaking
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
Last week I attended the graduation ceremony for the class of a business school where I teach. The graduates had taken their seats, the audience was settled in, the three-piece orchestra had just finished the last of its pieces. Everything … Continue reading → Delivery audience Microphone presentations public speaking
Succeed Speaking
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Here are some quick and simple–yet critical–tips to help you do just that in 2017: 1. You can complete steps 1-3 and still come to the end of 2017 no better off than you are right now. How many of those 1200 do you need to say yes, at the fee you want to earn, to hit your goals for 2017? Go out there and rock this thing in 2017, okay?! Is it just me, or does it seem like there are more “professional speakers” than ever these days?
Manner of Speaking
JULY 18, 2017
As I write this post, my wife and I are approximately three weeks into a massive effort to tidy up our home. This is no ordinary, annual clean-up; this is a methodical full-on assault to go through all of our … Continue reading → Book Review Preparation audience content Marie Kondo Presentation public speaking The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
Manner of Speaking
NOVEMBER 12, 2017
On 12 November 2007—ten years ago to the day as I write this post—Forbes published its magazine featuring a story about Nokia on the cover. Forbes asked the question, “Can anyone catch the cell phone king?” ” The answer? Apple … Continue reading → Motivation improvement Nokia public speaking
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