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Many of us start the New Year with goals and promises to improve our lives. Of course, old habits die hard, and new ones may not stick. 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
The political climate which seems so ugly in 2017 was actually tame, compared to Victorian times. No, politics in 2017 isn't uniquely horrific. Edward Oxford was the first of eight to attempt to assassinate Queen Victoria. There still were food tasters. 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
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
Yesterday, 10 January 2017, President Barack Obama gave his farewell speech in Chicago. It is the end of an era. Obama brought intelligence, dignity and character to the White House. As the first black President, Obama broke a barrier that seemed impenetrable … Continue reading → Analysis of a Speech Barack Obama Donald Trump public speaking MORE
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On 20 July 2017, Donald John Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. He takes office at the end of the most acrimonious campaigns in recent history, and with Americans deeply divided, as witnessed by the … Continue reading → Analysis of a Speech Anaphora Donald Trump Epistrophe inaugural address public speaking Rhetorical device MORE
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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
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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
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Is that the way politicos - oh, excuse me, world leaders - should position and package themselves in this troubled 2017? Here on BusinessInsider is the big-smile photo-op of the Marcons and the Trumps in a French restaurant. The smile is megawatt. 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
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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
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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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 6, 2017
Among the myriad challenges for the Class of 2017 is #adulating. So, whether students graduate in 2017 or 1967, the odds are against them for growing up - at least totally. So, how can the Class of 2017 do #adulating?
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.
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.
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 that shaped the world forever. “Every industrial revolution is defined by trailblazers.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
JUNE 27, 2017
The timing might be just right for "60 Minutes" to do a segment on the 2017 version of The Ugly American. There are so many institutions and values in America which have positioned and packaged this nation as number-one in the world. At the top of the list is our legal system. That could all go down the drain. In its place could return the perception of The Ugly American. That could range from how the U.S.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
JULY 16, 2017
Is that the way politicos - oh, excuse me, world leaders - should position and package themselves in this troubled 2017? Here on BusinessInsider is the big-smile photo-op of the Marcons and the Trumps in a French restaurant. The smile is megawatt.
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
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.
Kate's Voice
DECEMBER 31, 2016
Many of us start the New Year with goals and promises to improve our lives. Of course, old habits die hard, and new ones may not stick.
Manner of Speaking
JANUARY 23, 2017
On 20 July 2017, Donald John Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. He takes office at the end of the most acrimonious campaigns in recent history, and with Americans deeply divided, as witnessed by the … Continue reading → Analysis of a Speech Anaphora Donald Trump Epistrophe inaugural address public speaking Rhetorical device
Manner of Speaking
JANUARY 11, 2017
Yesterday, 10 January 2017, President Barack Obama gave his farewell speech in Chicago. It is the end of an era. Obama brought intelligence, dignity and character to the White House. As the first black President, Obama broke a barrier that seemed impenetrable … Continue reading → Analysis of a Speech Barack Obama Donald Trump public speaking
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
The political climate which seems so ugly in 2017 was actually tame, compared to Victorian times. No, politics in 2017 isn't uniquely horrific. Edward Oxford was the first of eight to attempt to assassinate Queen Victoria. There still were food tasters.
Manner of Speaking
JANUARY 11, 2017
Yesterday, 10 January 2017, President Barack Obama gave his farewell speech in Chicago. It is the end of an era. Obama brought intelligence, dignity and character to the White House. As the first black President, Obama broke a barrier that seemed impenetrable … Continue reading → Analysis of a Speech Barack Obama Donald Trump public speaking
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.
Manner of Speaking
JANUARY 23, 2017
On 20 January 2017, Donald John Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. He takes office at the end of the most acrimonious campaigns in recent history, and with Americans deeply divided, as witnessed by the protests … Continue reading → Analysis of a Speech Anaphora Donald Trump Epistrophe inaugural address public speaking Rhetorical device
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
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.
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
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.
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