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It was obvious to anyone watching live on TV, though from the amateur video I saw posted to YouTube, it''s not obvious that the crowd really noticed or cared. The power of a live performance is not in the perfection of the mechanics but rather in the sincerity, authenticity, and quality of the contribution in the moment. This is not to suggest that one does not need great content — or in the case of a musical performance, great talent — but intangibles are important too. MORE
The nerves of the nation are too raw for amateur joking around. This is one we should all pass on this year: April Fools Jokes. At least those of us who aren't professional comics or comedy writers. And, it's increasingly difficult to figure out what is reality and what is some supposed expert's attempt to look smart. Next year we could have another shot at April Fools. Smart global ghostwriting, with SEO and social networking know-how. Emergencies welcome. MORE
This semester I''m teaching three classes on presentation for undergraduates at my university in Japan. On the second day, I have students share with the class what they think are the elements of a good presentation and what they think are the kinds of things that make for a bad or ineffective presentation. MORE
Meanwhile, amateur Freuds continue to speculate about Holmes' psychological dynamics. From the get-go, Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos, has been a hot media property. On the way up to becoming a billionaire media outlets such as Fortune did cover stories on her. The major focus had been on her vision for conducting blood tests from what could supposedly be derived from a finger prick. MORE
Kleiner" are amateur hour. This weekend was dominated by The New York Times expose of the brutal organization culture at Amazon. Today, Amazon executives said it wasn't so. PR Week has a poll surveying which entity do we believe. When I voted at 7:50 P.M. Pacific time, here were the results: NYT version - 76.74% believe it. Amazon executives' version - 23.26% believe it. I have insider knowledge. No, I haven't worked at Amazon, not in its offices, not in its warehouses. MORE
Besides, my father in-law—an amateur astronomer—was taking much better photos with his high-tech telescopes down the street. Last night we were treated to a lunar eclipse here in Nara, Japan (and elsewhere in the world, assuming you had clear skies). As it''s the harvest season here with very much a feeling of Autumn in the air, the majestic orange tint of the moon seen just above the trees lining our house seemed very fitting to the season. MORE
II: As a former amateur boxer, nothing prepares me to speak better than light shadow boxing a few minutes before I have to speak. Prepare: The more you prepare and the better handle you have on the material you are presenting, the better it will go. Practice: Once you have prepared, you MUST practice, early and often. Rumor has it that Churchill practiced for one hour per one minute of speech content he was delivering. 5 minute presentation = 5 hours practice. MORE
But, no, King decided to leap into action, much like an amateur player. The Gayle King brand has mutated. Among the changes is the perception of a competent on-air anchor to an individual who may be botching her own crisis communications. For example, there could be resentment that Oprah came into the loop - tears and all. Sure, there is the #IStandWithGayle movement. But, that is unlikely to get adequate traction to turn this controversy around and in King's favor. MORE
Yes, I am an amateur photographer. Being called an amateur photographer is in no way an insult, no matter how “Frederick&# spins it. No, this is not a post about how great I think I am or how great I think anyone should think I am. What this is, however, is about a step I learned some of us need to take to keep our personal growth moving forward. Back in 2007, I decided to take up photography. MORE
My husband Tony used to do some amateur acting and so had the experience of repeating the same play with the exact same script several days in a row. The complaints started within the first half hour of the course: “I don’t understand what this means” “This is too hard for us” “This doesn’t work for the presentations that I have to do.” ” By the end of the day I was exhausted and dispirited. MORE
Body Movement, Pt II - As a former amateur boxer, nothing prepares me to speak better than light shadow boxing a few minutes before I have to speak. Fear doesn’t just exist for the days and hours prior to an event. In Pt. III of this series, I am going to address tips and tactics when the nerves kick in within minutes of your presentation actually beginning (although every one of these tactics also work hours and days before as well). MORE
Amateur speakers will stop to wait for laughter after their joke, and if it doesn’t come, they’re left embarrassed and everyone knows they bombed. April 12, 2011 Posts Comments The Speaker Point Helping you master public speaking and communication skills Home Delivery Speech Analysis Making Money Preparation Reviews About Skills we can learn from comedians February 9, 2011 By Alex Cequea View Comments Comedians are the best expression of professional speakers. MORE
Limitations stimulate creativity The budget for this home movie of sorts was essentially zero, yet this amateur production made by one person alone is far more interesting than the majority of professionally made music videos costing loads of cash. Have you ever found yourself alone in an airport with a lot of time to kill? For most of us this is a rather dismal experience. But for others, such alone time is a nice respite and a bit freedom to be creative and just see what happens. MORE
Roger Kethcart is a reality TV junkie with an amateur interest in the art of public speaking. He almost made his trade the dissemination of information by becoming a public school teacher, but the lure of writing about TV all day long was too much for him to resist. You can find his writing at [.]. Business Communication Public Speaking television MORE
II: As a former amateur boxer, nothing prepares me to speak better than light shadow boxing a few minutes before I have to speak. Prepare: The more you prepare and the better handle you have on the material you are presenting, the better it will go. Practice: Once you have prepared, you MUST practice, early and often. Rumor has it that Churchill practiced for one hour per one minute of speech content he was delivering. 5 minute presentation = 5 hours practice. MORE
II: As a former amateur boxer, nothing prepares me to speak better than light shadow boxing a few minutes before I have to speak. Prepare: The more you prepare and the better handle you have on the material you are presenting, the better it will go. Practice: Once you have prepared, you MUST practice, early and often. Rumor has it that Churchill practiced for one hour per one minute of speech content he was delivering. 5 minute presentation = 5 hours practice. MORE
Maybe it is for those participating who aren't "amateurs." In March 2017, Sacred Heart University in Connecticut allowed such an amateur eating contest during Greek Week. Represented by law firm Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder, the family wants to get out the message that amateurs shouldn't be allowed to participate in eating contests. Eating contests seem totally Americana. Part of that is Nathan's famous annual hot dog one. Great wholesome fun, right. MORE
But, public opinion around the world should be gravitating toward banning all eating contests - amateur and professional. She choked to death after an amateur pancake eating contest at the university during March 2017. This could be bad news for the key promotional activity of Nathan's - its annual hotdog eating contest. The most recent death associated with them has been that of retired boxer Mario Oscar Melo. He was on his third croissant in Argentina. Then he collapsed. MORE
And Microsoft has done a pretty good job of making it easy for amateurs to create 3D models in Paint 3D. 3D is here! Yes, you can now insert certain types of 3D models into PowerPoint, rotate them and even animate them. At the end, I’ll show you a video of an animated 3D model in PowerPoint. To be clear, to get this new feature, you have to have Office 365, which is the subscription version. Office 365 is continually updated and Microsoft adds new features almost monthly. MORE
But like it or not, these two can still deliver - even from scripts that are a bit thin on content - and they still make all the contestants for the Labour Leadership look like amateurs in a student debating society When it comes to timing, you really couldn't make it up. MORE
“The amateur believes he must first overcome his fear; then he can do his work. The professional knows that fear can never be overcome. He knows there is no such thing as a fearless warrior or a dread-free artist.” — Steven … Continue reading → Quotes for Public Speakers public speaking public speaking quotes quotes Steven Pressfield MORE
Amateurs have to get up to speed on them too. Even in search engine marketing (SEM), less is usually more. Put too much out there too often and automatically prospects begin ignoring your messaging. In addition, you could be positioning yourself as a joke. That's much like those poorly made commercials for late-night television. The same applies to those sites which allow you to post without a gatekeeper. One of the most used is LinkedIn Pulse. MORE
Nervous and uncertain about how her act will go over with the crowd, she arrives at the Apollo to discover that she's headlining Amateur Night and there are kids in the theater. Why would they book a comedian, on Amateur Night, who is known for saying things like "Suck it, Jesus?" Secondly, why did they not tell her that she was being booked for Amateur Night in the first place, a fact she didn't know until she arrived at the theater? MORE
But in terms of pain, that's amateur hour. The buzzword in professional life is "gameplan." " No surprise, everyone is watching each other's game. And when we're off our game, like Tiger Woods , we're usually frantic, a basket case. Not only are we in high angst whether we can bounce back. We know the world is monitoring our every stumble. MORE
The nation wants Amateur Hour over. All The President's move are wonderful developments for GOP hopefuls. There is his troop surge , when no want any more loss of life or money spent on war. There is his unnecessary and unsmart support for Desiree Rogers and makes it appear that he watches the backs of those of color. And there's signs of indecisiveness in not unloading Larry Summers and other clowns. MORE
Indie producers and other kinds of amateurs are thriving. Will there continue to be space for indies and amateurs? Remember when the medium of the weblog eliminated the traditional gatekeepers, such as the editors at The Wall Street Journal and Rolling Stone? Everyman and Everywoman could put their content out there, as long as they understood the technology of blogging as well as how to attract, hold, and grow followers. MORE
Amateur could be the preferred way to go - and the signature style - for a start-up in a tough market. Amateur has a charm and can create a cult following. THE WALL STREET JOURNAL has been running an investment-business webcast in the already well-established space dominated by strong competitors. After all, that's how Drudge, Denton, and Huffington broke in. MORE
If you’ve ever been baffled by the Turner Prize, you’re likely to find the annual Turnip Prize, keenly competed for by amateur artists in the Somerset village of Wedmore, much more accessible and entertaining. Recent years have seen entries such as Tea P (Used tea bags in the shape of a P), Flyin saucer (dead fly in a saucer) and Bunch of Marigolds (a posy of yellow rubber gloves). Putting in 'too much effort' or framing a work of art are grounds for disqualification. MORE
seconds, he made his mentor seem a bit of an amateur: in a speech two years ago, Gordon Brown only managed to get nine numbers into 59 seconds at the much slower rate of one every 6.55 However reluctant ITN may be to show clips from speeches on News at 10 (see previous post ), it only took them a few minutes to get an excerpt from this morning's speech by shadow chancellor Ed Balls posted on YouTube - for which thanks. MORE
Nervous and uncertain about how her act will go over with the crowd, she arrives at the Apollo to discover that she's headlining Amateur Night and there are kids in the theater. Why would they book a comedian, on Amateur Night, who is known for saying things like "Suck it, Jesus?" Secondly, why did they not tell her that she was being booked for Amateur Night in the first place, a fact she didn't know until she arrived at the theater? MORE
The most telling sign of an amateur speaker is their inability to pace themselves and speak slowly. If you can learn to get comfortable with silence and pauses, the quality of your delivery will improve instantly. Here is an excellent primer from Nadine Hanafi on five ways to help you use the silent pause effectively. […]. Public Speaking Nadine Hanafi MORE
He recognized very early on that he wanted to be great on the platform, that he wanted to move from amateur to professional. I recently interviewed Josh Linker who’s out killing the speaking business. He’s speaking over a hundred times per year (highest number of engagements in a year – 165!, CRAZY!) at $35,000 per engagement. Josh successfully sold his tech companies but had started to speak while he was the CEO. MORE
For the rank amateur to the ignorant professional, audiences create the same effect no matter how small they are to a speaker. Audiences Are Your Friend. Fear and anxiety. From a single person to a crowd as big as the fans in the Super Bowl, speaking in front of a serious listening audience is the true test and baptism of fire. Despite this, audiences are predictable. Audiences listen to you because they want to learn something from the speaker. MORE
As Hillary said: Obama is not ready. Neither is his whole Administration. It put, of all spokespeople, Larry Summers out there as point man on the ABC talk show "This Week." " On it, reports Sam Stein, he said, "he expects employment levels in the country to rise in the spring." " There is no reason to believe him, no matter how much data he might present. MORE
An amateur-hour snow storm is heading to the Midwest. Drudge Report might be becoming as weary of Trumpism as many of us are. The tipping point might have been the Saturday Afternoon Massacre. That was when U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Preet Bharara, was fired by the Trump Administration. So Drudge has shifted to- yawn - weather. In Chicago it will drop only about three to six inches of the white powder. MORE
But, come on, how much does any pet parent or even amateur breeder need or want to know about dogs. Sites recruiting for communications talent are bulging with help-wanted ads for those with dog expertise. Yes, dogs. Here is one of those posted today. Those in what might be called The Fido Niche probably assume they are clever publishing content about man's best friend. After all, that old-line human-animal bond keeps getting stronger as human birth rates go down. MORE
Seriously, it looked like amateur hour. The Republican Presidential Debate on 6 February 2016 began in appalling fashion. And I am not talking about the candidates. Take a look. I would have expected better. Many people have been poking fun … Continue reading → Moderating Ben Carsons Donald Trump John Kasich Marco Rubio moderator public speaking Republican Presidential Debate MORE
Floyd is extremely personable, is in front of the camera constantly (literally) and has won forty one (41) times — he has given a post-fight press conference like this 41 times (not even mentioning his storied amateur career and Olympic career). I believe that Floyd Mayweather, Jr is the best fighter in the world at this moment in time. He is certainly one of the most talented athletes around, lives and breathes his sport, and has a training regiment that is second to none. MORE
It was when politics was a amateur sport in which innocents, the angry, and some few nudged in by idealists or cynics ran for their first elected office. That probably means that those Brodsky interviewed will be the last of a breed: The amateur politico. Today's politics is scripted, vetted, and course-corrected immediately. Those MORE
And as a former amateur boxer, nothing prepares me better than light shadow boxing a few minutes before I speak. What do Winston Churchill, Warren Buffet and John F. Kennedy have in common? Sure, all three achieved extraordinary success – but all three also suffered from a fear of public speaking. And each one overcame their fears and went on to become gifted speakers. The reality is that everyone gets a rush of adrenaline before presenting – it’s the normal “fight or flight” response. MORE
For the rank amateur to the ignorant professional, audiences create the same effect no matter how small they are to a speaker. Fear and anxiety. From a single person to a crowd as big as the fans in the Super Bowl, speaking in front of a serious listening audience is the true test and baptism of fire. Despite this, audiences are predictable. Audiences listen to you because they want to learn something from the speaker. MORE
Amateur players who depended on short takes and snark will likely be knocked out of the box. Long form it will be. We know that Google prefers it in ranking. Editors are demanding we submit articles of 1,500 words versus the 700 which used to be standard. Last week, I was hired to produce a series of 1,800 word tech articles for a mature startup. But, some of us had had reservations about this trend. We realized how many readers were consuming content directly through their smartphones. MORE
In many cases you do have to sort through some amateur content to find a gem. Scary may be a good thing for Halloween decorations and theme park rides but certainly not for presentation slides. With all things scary taking center stage as we get ready to celebrate Halloween, it's a good time to ensure that we have some tools to engage our presentation audiences rather than scare them with our terrible PowerPoint slides. MORE
The presentation mistake that makes us look like amateurs is pretending to be someone we aren’t. Presenting to people with authority over us – decision makers whether internal or external – makes mush of our brains. It’s like having company over and noticing the walls need painting. Everything becomes more intense, more noticeable, more unacceptable. We see ourselves as “less than” which makes us less. MORE
Amateur Related Topics Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
It was when politics was a amateur sport in which innocents, the angry, and some few nudged in by idealists or cynics ran for their first elected office. That probably means that those Brodsky interviewed will be the last of a breed: The amateur politico. Today's politics is scripted, vetted, and course-corrected immediately. Those
Max Atkinson
JUNE 16, 2011
seconds, he made his mentor seem a bit of an amateur: in a speech two years ago, Gordon Brown only managed to get nine numbers into 59 seconds at the much slower rate of one every 6.55 However reluctant ITN may be to show clips from speeches on News at 10 (see previous post ), it only took them a few minutes to get an excerpt from this morning's speech by shadow chancellor Ed Balls posted on YouTube - for which thanks.
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Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 13, 2009
As Hillary said: Obama is not ready. Neither is his whole Administration. It put, of all spokespeople, Larry Summers out there as point man on the ABC talk show "This Week." " On it, reports Sam Stein, he said, "he expects employment levels in the country to rise in the spring." " There is no reason to believe him, no matter how much data he might present.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 14, 2009
Amateur could be the preferred way to go - and the signature style - for a start-up in a tough market. Amateur has a charm and can create a cult following. THE WALL STREET JOURNAL has been running an investment-business webcast in the already well-established space dominated by strong competitors. After all, that's how Drudge, Denton, and Huffington broke in.
Manner of Speaking
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
“The amateur believes he must first overcome his fear; then he can do his work. The professional knows that fear can never be overcome. He knows there is no such thing as a fearless warrior or a dread-free artist.” — Steven … Continue reading → Quotes for Public Speakers public speaking public speaking quotes quotes Steven Pressfield
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 12, 2017
An amateur-hour snow storm is heading to the Midwest. Drudge Report might be becoming as weary of Trumpism as many of us are. The tipping point might have been the Saturday Afternoon Massacre. That was when U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Preet Bharara, was fired by the Trump Administration. So Drudge has shifted to- yawn - weather. In Chicago it will drop only about three to six inches of the white powder.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
AUGUST 30, 2014
The most telling sign of an amateur speaker is their inability to pace themselves and speak slowly. If you can learn to get comfortable with silence and pauses, the quality of your delivery will improve instantly. Here is an excellent primer from Nadine Hanafi on five ways to help you use the silent pause effectively. […]. Public Speaking Nadine Hanafi
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JUNE 11, 2013
Roger Kethcart is a reality TV junkie with an amateur interest in the art of public speaking. He almost made his trade the dissemination of information by becoming a public school teacher, but the lure of writing about TV all day long was too much for him to resist. You can find his writing at [.]. Business Communication Public Speaking television
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 31, 2020
The nerves of the nation are too raw for amateur joking around. This is one we should all pass on this year: April Fools Jokes. At least those of us who aren't professional comics or comedy writers. And, it's increasingly difficult to figure out what is reality and what is some supposed expert's attempt to look smart. Next year we could have another shot at April Fools. Smart global ghostwriting, with SEO and social networking know-how. Emergencies welcome.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 29, 2018
Maybe it is for those participating who aren't "amateurs." In March 2017, Sacred Heart University in Connecticut allowed such an amateur eating contest during Greek Week. Represented by law firm Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder, the family wants to get out the message that amateurs shouldn't be allowed to participate in eating contests. Eating contests seem totally Americana. Part of that is Nathan's famous annual hot dog one. Great wholesome fun, right.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
But, public opinion around the world should be gravitating toward banning all eating contests - amateur and professional. She choked to death after an amateur pancake eating contest at the university during March 2017. This could be bad news for the key promotional activity of Nathan's - its annual hotdog eating contest. The most recent death associated with them has been that of retired boxer Mario Oscar Melo. He was on his third croissant in Argentina. Then he collapsed.
Manner of Speaking
FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Seriously, it looked like amateur hour. The Republican Presidential Debate on 6 February 2016 began in appalling fashion. And I am not talking about the candidates. Take a look. I would have expected better. Many people have been poking fun … Continue reading → Moderating Ben Carsons Donald Trump John Kasich Marco Rubio moderator public speaking Republican Presidential Debate
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 9, 2019
Indie producers and other kinds of amateurs are thriving. Will there continue to be space for indies and amateurs? Remember when the medium of the weblog eliminated the traditional gatekeepers, such as the editors at The Wall Street Journal and Rolling Stone? Everyman and Everywoman could put their content out there, as long as they understood the technology of blogging as well as how to attract, hold, and grow followers.
Professionally Speaking...
OCTOBER 25, 2016
In many cases you do have to sort through some amateur content to find a gem. Scary may be a good thing for Halloween decorations and theme park rides but certainly not for presentation slides. With all things scary taking center stage as we get ready to celebrate Halloween, it's a good time to ensure that we have some tools to engage our presentation audiences rather than scare them with our terrible PowerPoint slides.
Speaking about Presenting
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
My husband Tony used to do some amateur acting and so had the experience of repeating the same play with the exact same script several days in a row. The complaints started within the first half hour of the course: “I don’t understand what this means” “This is too hard for us” “This doesn’t work for the presentations that I have to do.” ” By the end of the day I was exhausted and dispirited.
Matt Eventoff
MARCH 1, 2014
And as a former amateur boxer, nothing prepares me better than light shadow boxing a few minutes before I speak. What do Winston Churchill, Warren Buffet and John F. Kennedy have in common? Sure, all three achieved extraordinary success – but all three also suffered from a fear of public speaking. And each one overcame their fears and went on to become gifted speakers. The reality is that everyone gets a rush of adrenaline before presenting – it’s the normal “fight or flight” response.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
But, no, King decided to leap into action, much like an amateur player. The Gayle King brand has mutated. Among the changes is the perception of a competent on-air anchor to an individual who may be botching her own crisis communications. For example, there could be resentment that Oprah came into the loop - tears and all. Sure, there is the #IStandWithGayle movement. But, that is unlikely to get adequate traction to turn this controversy around and in King's favor.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 11, 2019
But, come on, how much does any pet parent or even amateur breeder need or want to know about dogs. Sites recruiting for communications talent are bulging with help-wanted ads for those with dog expertise. Yes, dogs. Here is one of those posted today. Those in what might be called The Fido Niche probably assume they are clever publishing content about man's best friend. After all, that old-line human-animal bond keeps getting stronger as human birth rates go down.
Matt Eventoff
MAY 3, 2010
Floyd is extremely personable, is in front of the camera constantly (literally) and has won forty one (41) times — he has given a post-fight press conference like this 41 times (not even mentioning his storied amateur career and Olympic career). I believe that Floyd Mayweather, Jr is the best fighter in the world at this moment in time. He is certainly one of the most talented athletes around, lives and breathes his sport, and has a training regiment that is second to none.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 15, 2020
Meanwhile, amateur Freuds continue to speculate about Holmes' psychological dynamics. From the get-go, Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos, has been a hot media property. On the way up to becoming a billionaire media outlets such as Fortune did cover stories on her. The major focus had been on her vision for conducting blood tests from what could supposedly be derived from a finger prick.
PowerPoint Tips
JULY 24, 2017
And Microsoft has done a pretty good job of making it easy for amateurs to create 3D models in Paint 3D. 3D is here! Yes, you can now insert certain types of 3D models into PowerPoint, rotate them and even animate them. At the end, I’ll show you a video of an animated 3D model in PowerPoint. To be clear, to get this new feature, you have to have Office 365, which is the subscription version. Office 365 is continually updated and Microsoft adds new features almost monthly.
Matt Eventoff
MARCH 17, 2010
Body Movement, Pt II - As a former amateur boxer, nothing prepares me to speak better than light shadow boxing a few minutes before I have to speak. Fear doesn’t just exist for the days and hours prior to an event. In Pt. III of this series, I am going to address tips and tactics when the nerves kick in within minutes of your presentation actually beginning (although every one of these tactics also work hours and days before as well).
Presentation Zen
OCTOBER 8, 2014
Besides, my father in-law—an amateur astronomer—was taking much better photos with his high-tech telescopes down the street. Last night we were treated to a lunar eclipse here in Nara, Japan (and elsewhere in the world, assuming you had clear skies). As it''s the harvest season here with very much a feeling of Autumn in the air, the majestic orange tint of the moon seen just above the trees lining our house seemed very fitting to the season.
Thoughts On Presenting And Design
DECEMBER 27, 2010
Yes, I am an amateur photographer. Being called an amateur photographer is in no way an insult, no matter how “Frederick&# spins it. No, this is not a post about how great I think I am or how great I think anyone should think I am. What this is, however, is about a step I learned some of us need to take to keep our personal growth moving forward. Back in 2007, I decided to take up photography.
Presentation Zen
JANUARY 8, 2015
It was obvious to anyone watching live on TV, though from the amateur video I saw posted to YouTube, it''s not obvious that the crowd really noticed or cared. The power of a live performance is not in the perfection of the mechanics but rather in the sincerity, authenticity, and quality of the contribution in the moment. This is not to suggest that one does not need great content — or in the case of a musical performance, great talent — but intangibles are important too.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 17, 2015
Kleiner" are amateur hour. This weekend was dominated by The New York Times expose of the brutal organization culture at Amazon. Today, Amazon executives said it wasn't so. PR Week has a poll surveying which entity do we believe. When I voted at 7:50 P.M. Pacific time, here were the results: NYT version - 76.74% believe it. Amazon executives' version - 23.26% believe it. I have insider knowledge. No, I haven't worked at Amazon, not in its offices, not in its warehouses.
SpeakerSue Says...
DECEMBER 13, 2019
The presentation mistake that makes us look like amateurs is pretending to be someone we aren’t. Presenting to people with authority over us – decision makers whether internal or external – makes mush of our brains. It’s like having company over and noticing the walls need painting. Everything becomes more intense, more noticeable, more unacceptable. We see ourselves as “less than” which makes us less.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 21, 2016
Amateurs have to get up to speed on them too. Even in search engine marketing (SEM), less is usually more. Put too much out there too often and automatically prospects begin ignoring your messaging. In addition, you could be positioning yourself as a joke. That's much like those poorly made commercials for late-night television. The same applies to those sites which allow you to post without a gatekeeper. One of the most used is LinkedIn Pulse.
Pivotal Public Speaking
MAY 23, 2011
For the rank amateur to the ignorant professional, audiences create the same effect no matter how small they are to a speaker. Audiences Are Your Friend. Fear and anxiety. From a single person to a crowd as big as the fans in the Super Bowl, speaking in front of a serious listening audience is the true test and baptism of fire. Despite this, audiences are predictable. Audiences listen to you because they want to learn something from the speaker.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 3, 2009
The nation wants Amateur Hour over. All The President's move are wonderful developments for GOP hopefuls. There is his troop surge , when no want any more loss of life or money spent on war. There is his unnecessary and unsmart support for Desiree Rogers and makes it appear that he watches the backs of those of color. And there's signs of indecisiveness in not unloading Larry Summers and other clowns.
Matt Eventoff
JUNE 12, 2012
II: As a former amateur boxer, nothing prepares me to speak better than light shadow boxing a few minutes before I have to speak. Prepare: The more you prepare and the better handle you have on the material you are presenting, the better it will go. Practice: Once you have prepared, you MUST practice, early and often. Rumor has it that Churchill practiced for one hour per one minute of speech content he was delivering. 5 minute presentation = 5 hours practice.
Speak Schmeak
JULY 22, 2009
Nervous and uncertain about how her act will go over with the crowd, she arrives at the Apollo to discover that she's headlining Amateur Night and there are kids in the theater. Why would they book a comedian, on Amateur Night, who is known for saying things like "Suck it, Jesus?" Secondly, why did they not tell her that she was being booked for Amateur Night in the first place, a fact she didn't know until she arrived at the theater?
Speak Schmeak
JULY 22, 2009
Nervous and uncertain about how her act will go over with the crowd, she arrives at the Apollo to discover that she's headlining Amateur Night and there are kids in the theater. Why would they book a comedian, on Amateur Night, who is known for saying things like "Suck it, Jesus?" Secondly, why did they not tell her that she was being booked for Amateur Night in the first place, a fact she didn't know until she arrived at the theater?
Pivotal Public Speaking
JULY 8, 2010
For the rank amateur to the ignorant professional, audiences create the same effect no matter how small they are to a speaker. Fear and anxiety. From a single person to a crowd as big as the fans in the Super Bowl, speaking in front of a serious listening audience is the true test and baptism of fire. Despite this, audiences are predictable. Audiences listen to you because they want to learn something from the speaker.
The Speaker Point
FEBRUARY 9, 2011
Amateur speakers will stop to wait for laughter after their joke, and if it doesn’t come, they’re left embarrassed and everyone knows they bombed. April 12, 2011 Posts Comments The Speaker Point Helping you master public speaking and communication skills Home Delivery Speech Analysis Making Money Preparation Reviews About Skills we can learn from comedians February 9, 2011 By Alex Cequea View Comments Comedians are the best expression of professional speakers.
Matt Eventoff
JUNE 12, 2012
II: As a former amateur boxer, nothing prepares me to speak better than light shadow boxing a few minutes before I have to speak. Prepare: The more you prepare and the better handle you have on the material you are presenting, the better it will go. Practice: Once you have prepared, you MUST practice, early and often. Rumor has it that Churchill practiced for one hour per one minute of speech content he was delivering. 5 minute presentation = 5 hours practice.
Max Atkinson
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
But like it or not, these two can still deliver - even from scripts that are a bit thin on content - and they still make all the contestants for the Labour Leadership look like amateurs in a student debating society When it comes to timing, you really couldn't make it up.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 8, 2016
Amateur players who depended on short takes and snark will likely be knocked out of the box. Long form it will be. We know that Google prefers it in ranking. Editors are demanding we submit articles of 1,500 words versus the 700 which used to be standard. Last week, I was hired to produce a series of 1,800 word tech articles for a mature startup. But, some of us had had reservations about this trend. We realized how many readers were consuming content directly through their smartphones.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
But in terms of pain, that's amateur hour. The buzzword in professional life is "gameplan." " No surprise, everyone is watching each other's game. And when we're off our game, like Tiger Woods , we're usually frantic, a basket case. Not only are we in high angst whether we can bounce back. We know the world is monitoring our every stumble.
Matt Eventoff
JUNE 12, 2012
II: As a former amateur boxer, nothing prepares me to speak better than light shadow boxing a few minutes before I have to speak. Prepare: The more you prepare and the better handle you have on the material you are presenting, the better it will go. Practice: Once you have prepared, you MUST practice, early and often. Rumor has it that Churchill practiced for one hour per one minute of speech content he was delivering. 5 minute presentation = 5 hours practice.
Max Atkinson
APRIL 29, 2009
If you’ve ever been baffled by the Turner Prize, you’re likely to find the annual Turnip Prize, keenly competed for by amateur artists in the Somerset village of Wedmore, much more accessible and entertaining. Recent years have seen entries such as Tea P (Used tea bags in the shape of a P), Flyin saucer (dead fly in a saucer) and Bunch of Marigolds (a posy of yellow rubber gloves). Putting in 'too much effort' or framing a work of art are grounds for disqualification.
Presentation Zen
JUNE 11, 2014
Limitations stimulate creativity The budget for this home movie of sorts was essentially zero, yet this amateur production made by one person alone is far more interesting than the majority of professionally made music videos costing loads of cash. Have you ever found yourself alone in an airport with a lot of time to kill? For most of us this is a rather dismal experience. But for others, such alone time is a nice respite and a bit freedom to be creative and just see what happens.
Presentation Zen
APRIL 16, 2014
This semester I''m teaching three classes on presentation for undergraduates at my university in Japan. On the second day, I have students share with the class what they think are the elements of a good presentation and what they think are the kinds of things that make for a bad or ineffective presentation.
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