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2018 Cicero Speechwriting Awards
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
APRIL 19, 2018
I’m delighted that transcripts of the 25 best speeches selected by Vital Speeches of the Day are now available.
2018 Related Topics 
Toastmasters International Announces Keith Ferrazzi as its 2018 Golden Gavel Recipient
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JUNE 7, 2018
Toastmasters International announced today that world-renowned world-renowned author and entrepreneur Keith Ferrazzi is the recipient of the organization’s 2018 Golden Gavel award.
Presentation Industry Trends to Watch in 2018
Duarte Blog
JANUARY 18, 2018
So, before everyone headed out on holiday vacations, we asked a few Duartians to tell us what they saw in the presentation industry during 2017, so that we all could better understand what 2018 holds. The post Presentation Industry Trends to Watch in 2018 appeared first on Duarte.
Guest Blog: The 3 Best Recruiting Automation Tools For 2018
Manner of Speaking
JANUARY 4, 2018
While AI and automation have been slowly penetrating the recruitment industry during the past decade, they’re set to break through in 2018. Here are the 3 best recruiting automation tools for 2018.
The 2018 Cicero Speechwriting Awards – A conversation with David Murray
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
Click here to enter the 2018 Cicero Speechwriting Awards today. More than 2,000 years ago, Cicero called rhetoric a “great art.” Since then, staggering advances in mass communication haven’t diminished the transformative power of a great speech. And the Cicero Speechwriting Awards recognize the speechwriters and the speakers who make it great.
Work, Not Cryptocurrency, THE Story of 2018
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 7, 2018
Job-hunting, hammers "What Color Is Your Parachute - 2018," is the survival skill you have to have down cold. Work, not cryptocurrency (and maybe not even #MeToo), is THE story of 2018.
Goldilocks - Patron Saint for Class of 2018
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 12, 2018
Clearly, in a glutted world of talented folks with degrees, Goldilocks is the patron saint of the Class of 2018. Goldilocks didn't care what others thought - even if the "they" were supposedly powerful (.e.g. bears). She totally focused on her goal.
50th Anniversary of the Death of Martin Luther King Jr.
Manner of Speaking
APRIL 4, 2018
Today, 4 April 2018, marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King Jr. He was assassinated on 4 April 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 39 years old. On 3 April 1968, the day before his assassination, … Continue reading → History of Public Speaking I have been to the mountaintop Martin Luther King public speaking
Class of 2018 - Five Perfect Gifts
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 9, 2018
Graduation used to be a joyful rite of passage. Now, it represents being pushed from the academic womb into an uncertain world. So, graduates need to be thought of kindly. Those in the giving mood can bestow these gifts: Copy of "What Color Is Your Parachute? " That career guide hammers that the critical lifetime skill has become the ability to search for and land work. And that will be done on a regular basis.
open thread – January 5-6, 2018
Duarte Blog
JANUARY 5, 2018
You may also like: I get angry when my coworkers make mistakes I’m worried my manager has lost confidence in me resigning via cod, a glorious out-of-office message, and other quitting stories open thread – January 5-6, 2018 was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on anything work-related that you want to talk about.
25 Principles of Adult Behavior
Manner of Speaking
FEBRUARY 25, 2018
On 7 February 2018, Barlow passed away. John Perry Barlow was an American poet, essayist, political activist and cattle rancher. He was also a lyricist for the Grateful Dead. As the tributes an obituaries poured in, Barlow’s 25 Principles of Adult … Continue reading → Leadership Motivation 25 Principles of Adult Behavior Grateful Dead John Perry Barlow public speaking
The Supermarket, 1916 - 2018 - Rest in Peace
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
No surprise, Bloomberg reports that supermarket chains Winn-Dixie and Tops likely will file for bankruptcy. The concept of the supermarket was made operational in 1916. Charles Saunders launched Piggly Wiggly. By the 1920s, the A&P was also standard.
Class of 2018 - Best Time in Years to Rent Apartment in New York City
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 12, 2018
And, that means members of the Class of 2018 can try out their dreams in Manhattan at a time when the median rents are the lowest in about 7 years. It's a renters' market in New York City.
A Conversation with Bob Sands on Sermons and Speechwriting
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JUNE 19, 2018
On June 19, 2018 the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable held a conference call with Bob Sands. Currently, he is focusing his time […] On June 19, 2018 the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable held a conference call with Bob Sands. Bob is a speaker and speechwriter who has helped people and businesses tailor and tell their stories for the last 25 years. He has also been a Pastor, Entrepreneur, Coach and Radio Broadcaster.
Is your life a constant audition?
Speak Schmeak
JUNE 21, 2018
“I was so happy with how Freaks and Geeks came out, that in my head I thought 'my career is basically over.' I accomplished what I wanted to accomplish, and everything else is gravy. And so nothing else matters. I can experiment. I can do anything.
Are you ready to Hustle? Two Opportunities to Accelerate in 2018
Speaker Launcher
JANUARY 13, 2018
Two Opportunities to Accelerate in 2018 appeared first on Jane Atkinson. This past year we’ve been working hard to put together some programs that help speakers at all levels expand and grow their business. Our theme this year at Speaker Launcher and The Wealthy Speaker U is focused hustle. Why is the theme about “hustle”? Because to reach difficult goals – to get booked more at […]. The post Are you ready to Hustle?
2018 Grammys Viewership All-Time Low - Red-Carpet/Causes Burnout
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 29, 2018
It never occurred to me to watch the 2018 Grammys. A lot of other people agreed with me. The market rating - at 12.7/21 - was an all-time low. And down about 20% since 2017. Here are more details from the media.
No Response - That Shouldn't Be Ambiguous, Not in Over-Communicated 2018
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 23, 2018
Everyone knows: A no response means "no." " That's what I assumed. Given the burden of email, texts, social media notifications, and even old-fashioned voice communications, the no response has become the standard way to say "no," without having to say anything.
9 ideas to mix up your speaking in 2018
The Eloquent Woman
JANUARY 11, 2018
(Editor' s note: Reader and client Cate Huston -- an engineer, frequent speaker, and enthusiastic booster of getting more women in tech to speak-- offered this guest post sharing ways to switch it up when preparing talks as inspiration for you early in the new year. Thanks, Cate!)
Analysis of a speech by Bishop Michael Curry
Manner of Speaking
MAY 20, 2018
I hadn’t planned on watching the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, but during a break from work, I decided to skim the news. And there it was: a link to the live stream of the event. “I’ll just … Continue reading → Analysis of a Speech Anaphora Epistrophe Harry and Meghan Meghan Markle Michael Curry Prince Harry public speaking
Important News About Data Protection
Manner of Speaking
MAY 19, 2018
On 25 May 2018, … Continue reading → Uncategorized data protection GDPR Manner of SpeakingIf you’re wondering why you have recently received a raft of emails from different companies, organizations and sites about data protection, there is a reason: a new European law on data protection. What is the GDPR?
My Word for 2018 is Courage
Speaking about Presenting
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Rather then making a resolution, I like to choose a word for the year. Typing is not my strong suit right now, so here’s a video to explain: Nervousness
Mum and Dad
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
FEBRUARY 18, 2018
My parents funeral took place on January 30, 2018 at Crewe Crematorium. This is the eulogy I read in celebration of their lives. Shakespeare wrote in his play The Tempest: We are such stuff as dreams are made on / And our little life is rounded with a sleep.
Wintour Era - Will It End in Fall 2018, Or Has It Already Ended?
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 2, 2018
The buzz at the New York Post is that Anna Wintour will exit Conde Nast in fall 2018. That will be after the publication of the September edition of Vogue. Because it is heavy with advertising, therefore generating nice revenues, it will provide Wintour with one more success story.
Find the extraordinary in the ordinary
Manner of Speaking
JUNE 20, 2018
My friend, Lance Miller is an award-winning public speaker and trainer. He graduated from Michigan State University with a Degree in Food Systems, Economics and Management. Lance has an extensive background in business and is a philanthropist who has worked in numerous … Continue reading → Speechwriting creativity Lance Miller public speaking
Do you tell, teach, or train?
PowerPoint Tips
JUNE 7, 2018
What’s the difference between telling, teaching, and training? And which should you be doing? They really ARE different — although related — and which one you should do depends on your goals, your audience, and your situation.
Book Review: The Great Oom: The Improbable Birth of Yoga in America, by Robert Love
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JUNE 13, 2018
Long before Lululemon, Bikram Hot Yoga and the ubiquitous downward facing dog, yoga was being taught in small studios in San Francisco, New York and the Hudson River Valley.
My triple Axel moment
Speak Schmeak
JUNE 8, 2018
If you don't watch figure skating (and even if you do), you may not understand the importance of the triple Axel in competition. First of all, it's the only forward-facing jump in the skaters' arsenal. All other jumps are executed while skating backward.
Stretch your Speaking – Introduction
Manner of Speaking
JANUARY 7, 2018
We are one week into 2018 as I write this post. Happy New Year! Are you off to a good start? How about those resolutions? Get more exercise; eat better; learn a new language; find a new job. Have you made … Continue reading → Motivation cross-training Presentation public speaking
Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 285) – Brent Kerrigan
Manner of Speaking
JUNE 23, 2018
“The cold truth is that audiences remember little about any speech. We may believe they have an infinite ability to remember our funding analysis and statistics, but they will remember one or two points, at best. We must therefore present … Continue reading → Quotes for Public Speakers Brent Kerrigan public speaking Public Speaking Quotations quotes Speechwriting
A lesson from the Parthenon
Manner of Speaking
JUNE 1, 2018
I was recently in Athens, Greece to speak at a conference. While there, I had one free day and, as it was my first time in Greece, there was one place I had to see: the Parthenon that sits atop … Continue reading → History of Public Speaking Rhetoric Acropolis Aristotle Athens Greece Ethos Logos Parthenon Pathos rhetoric
Slow image animation for a cinematic look
PowerPoint Tips
MAY 25, 2018
A common type of animation in videos is a very slow zoom in or out — or a pan — of an image. In this post, I’ll show you how to do this in PowerPoint. First, watch the video. Insert your image. Insert an image that covers your entire slide.
3,000,000 visits
Manner of Speaking
MAY 16, 2018
In May 2009, I wrote my first post on this blog. Almost nine years to the day later, I have received my 3,000,000th visit. My sincere thanks to everyone who has stopped by. I am glad that so many have … Continue reading →
10 reasons to join the Presenting for Humans Success Circle
Speak Schmeak
MAY 8, 2018
Are you thinking about joining the Presenting for Humans Success Circle , but not sure if it's right for you? Perhaps I can help you decide with these points about the benefits of the program to you!
A Conversation with Felicity Barber
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MAY 3, 2018
On April 26, 2018 the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable Held a conference call with Felicity Barber. Felicity is the Executive Speechwriter at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. She is a communications expert specializing in thought leadership, storytelling and speechwriting.
Creative Video for Communicators
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JANUARY 14, 2018
This Saturday I attended the annual Presidents Day meeting of the National Speakers Association Northern California Chapter.
Something Just Like This
Manner of Speaking
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
I recently had the privilege of moderating the 9th WAVE (Women’s Added Value in the Economy) Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. It’s an annual event organized and run by the dynamic women of the Career Women’s Forum.
How to animate 3D objects in PowerPoint
PowerPoint Tips
MARCH 13, 2018
If you have Office 365 (the subscription version) and the Creative edition of Windows 10, you can insert 3D objects into PowerPoint. I explained this feature in an earlier blog post, “ How to Insert 3D in PowerPoint.”
ABC's David Muir Keeps Covering 2018 Flu - He Should Have Been There for 1918 Influenza Pandemic
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 19, 2018
But, even he has fallen into the trap of presenting the 2018 flu as catastrophic. On ABC Evening News, David Muir has taken on the mashup role of Honest Abe (tell it as it is) and Comforter-in-Chief (his compassion palpable for the 13 tortured siblings).
Analysis of a Speech by Andrew Solomon
Manner of Speaking
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Andrew Solomon is an American writer who focuses on politics, psychology and culture. He has written for The New York Times and The New Yorker among others. His book The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression won the 2001 National Book … Continue reading → Analysis of a Speech Andrew Solomon public speaking quotations Rhetorical Devices speech analysis TED Talk
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