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Law, like other types of professional services, is being forced to overhaul its models and supposed best practices. Bad news for members of the JD Class of 2018 who do not yet have jobs: In May 2018, according to the Labor Department statistics, legal services lost 200 jobs. MORE
Best Practice PowerPoint Presentation Tips. Key Takeaways from one of the best presenters, Steve Jobs. He was known to practice, practice, and keep on practicing. Best Practice PowerPoint Presentation Tips. MORE
Here's what I've been reading lately: No: Refusing to answer questions about past salary--now considered a best practice for applicants-- helps men, but hurts women. I read a lot about women and public speaking, and post my finds first on The Eloquent Woman on Facebook. MORE
Last week the Presentation Xpert newsletter published one of my new articles on using product photos in sales presentations. If you want to read the full article, you can go to [link] Today I want to expand on a couple of the ideas in the article. One of the tips I shared is to resample your photos before inserting them on a slide. This is something I have discussed before and the purpose is to keep the file size small while maintaining high quality photos. MORE
At the recent National Speakers Association (NSA) Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, I had the opportunity to see Deanna Turner, CSP give a talk on the best practices of top sales performers. In her presentation “Anatomy of a Sales Call,” she discusses a number of concrete steps to manage the sales cycle and ensure you close sales [.]. MORE
As long as you''re out there speaking on a regular basis and want to improve your skills and share best practices with others in the same situation, you can be speaking for free or for thousands of dollars per engagement. MORE
This past week I posted a new article on the web site about best practices when using video clips in sales presentations. In the article, posted on the site at [link] , I talk about four best practices that you should follow when adding video to your PowerPoint presentation. The best compromise between quality and file size is usually 640 x 480, known as VGA resolution. MORE
It's a great way to expand your public speaking knowledge: Not so grand: Grand rounds in medicine--the chance to share what you know and your best practices in front of your peers-- rarely feature women physicians , even though they represent nearly half of all medical students and residents. MORE
But recently a professor wrote me, “I walk our halls and see students practicing their class presentations and I see lots of bullet points and words. For this reason, students get little practice in preparing, designing or delivering persuasive presentations. MORE
From Santa Cruz TM's Website - Awarding the Best Speaker Ribbon. Titan awarded ribbons to the Best Speaker, Best Evaluator, Best TableTopics, and the Bone Award - for the biggest faux pas in the meeting (typically given by the previous weeks winner). MORE
Holli has over 35 years of experience managing and growing the businesses of the industry’s best. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast we are talking about when it’s time to find an agent and how to work with speakers’ bureaus. MORE
Infographics work best when quantitative evidence tells a clear, compelling story. Popular books like Malcolm Gladwell’s The Tipping Point and Dan Ariely’s Predicatbly Irrational help presenters apply behavioral psychology and learning theory to evolve best practices in our industry. MORE
I had several interesting calls this week which revealed tips to fit nicely into a “Best Practice” list. I haven’t practiced the 3, 4, & 5 syllable word drills you gave me.”. Practice by giving the presentation out loud and not just reviewing it in my head. This is the time of year when I check-in with my past Executive Immersion clients to see how things are going with their presentation skills—what’s working and what still needs attention. MORE
The recent Tech Policy Summit at the Silverado Country Club in the Napa Valley was a well organized and engaging event. Too many conferences are painful to attend; lengthy keynote speeches in windowless hotel rooms, rubber chicken and endless PowerPoint conspire to dull the senses. This event was an exception. Here’s a list of the [.]. Business Communication Technology #TPS2012 Tech Policy Summit MORE
The post Best Practices in Permission Marketing: How to Follow the Law & Respect Your Clients appeared first on Jane Atkinson. Social media and email broadcasting have changed over the past few years, giving business owners who maintain an online presence so much to think about. Should I have a Facebook business page? Should I start a Facebook group? How often should I email prospective clients – and how often is too much? These questions aside, […]. MORE
Actually there are so many of us that a body of best practices have been passed along to prevent or survive a shark attack. Here are 7 of those best practices. Work, whether we are full-timers or on contract, can become a shark tank. That is, if we are over-50. MORE
Not distributing it till after the presentation suggests that you think you know best how people should pay attention to your information. Your presentation handout is the lasting concrete manifestation of your presentation. MORE
In this disruptive era, smart players know better than to follow best practices, at least not slavishly. Politico Donald Trump isn't following presidential campaign best practices. At best, best practices are guidelines. MORE
I want to start a LinkedIn group where people can get together and talk about best practices in presentations. What makes a good presentation? How can you solve a presentation problem that’s been bothering you? What presentation techniques increase sales or engage an audience? But I can’t think of the right name. I just know that I want “presentations&# and “PowerPoint&# to be in the title. Please take a quick poll and help me. MORE
At the recent National Speakers Association (NSA) Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, I had the opportunity to see Deanna Turner, CSP give a talk on the best practices of top sales performers. In her presentation “Anatomy of a Sales Call,” she discusses a number of concrete steps to manage the sales cycle and ensure you close sales [.]. MORE
On today’s episode Jane talks with Lou Heckler about best practices in delivering an epic keynote. The post [Podcast] Best Practices in Delivering an Epic Keynote with Lou Heckler appeared first on Jane Atkinson. MORE
The Ragan Communications Social Media Best Practices for Communicators Conference, hosted by Cisco Systems, wrapped up on Friday. The 3-day event promised to share ways to “engage employees, build strong customer relationships and create brand buzz online&# using social media. Workshop and presentation topics included: How video is reshaping employee communications Social media tools for PR. Social [.]. Social Media Ragan Communications MORE
At the recent National Speakers Association (NSA) Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, I had the opportunity to see Deanna Turner, CSP give a talk on the best practices of top sales performers. In her presentation “Anatomy of a Sales Call,” she discusses a number of concrete steps to manage the sales cycle and ensure you close sales [.]. MORE
Whether you collaborate with editorial or approach this as a DIY, here are 4 best practices. Sponsored content also goes by the terms "native advertising," "advertorials," "content marketing" and "branded content." MORE
How do you do that best when you are communicating through a webinar? The best way is with a series of looping slides. Date: 07/21/2009 04:06:26 Two webinar "addicts" took an irreverent and almost systematic look at webinar practice. 15 Tips for Webinars: How to Add Impact When You Present Online By Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE July 7, 2009 Whenever you open your mouth, whether youre talking to one person or a thousand, you usually want to get a specific message across. MORE
But, public relations representatives, lawyers, management consultants and the rest of us in professional services can't embrace those wellness best practices with a bear hug. Sure, it makes sound scientific common sense to get enough sleep and meditate regularly. MORE
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Here are the presentation best practices my kitties employ: :: Focus :: When my boys want something -- food, play, my lap -- they are laser focused in their intent. Presentation Best Practice: Focus is important for a presenter in a couple of ways. MORE
To effectively use cards, print one point per card - one sentence only that will trigger the segment youve practiced 100 times. Practice, Edit, Practice Again. The more you practice, the less the crutches of notecards, loose sheets, Power Point, etc. MORE
She shared valuable information for aspiring professional speakers who want to prepare and present powerful presentations, including: Ask: Are you practicing to improve or to reinforce bad habits? As a novice, start with best practices from the beginning. Asking questions is the best education. Hall of Fame keynote speaker and executive speech coach Patricia Fripp spoke to the members of the NSA Northern California Chapter Speakers Academy on Saturday. MORE
"Servant Leaders" is the phrase Starbucks' head, Howard Schultz, leveraged in The New York Times to capture what America needs. It could become sticky. Simultaneously he announced he wasn't running for the job of U.S. President. The concept of leaders being servants is not new. MORE
In my last post on presentation handouts I suggested that it’s best to distribute your handout before your presentation. Related posts: 13 Best Practice Tips for Effective Presentation Handouts. The comments to that post identified three situations when it makes sense to distribute your handout after the presentation. As not everyone wades through comments I’ve decided to highlight them in this post: 1. Surprise. Mike Slater. MORE
For the rest of this week I’ll be attending the Ragan Communications Conference Social Media Best Practices for Communicators hosted by Cisco Systems. The event kicks off on Wednesday when I plan to attend the Pre-Conference Workshop on Corporate Video given by Deanna Govoni and Alex Romano. This workshop will discuss how to think differently [.]. Social Media MORE
I had several interesting calls this week which revealed tips to fit nicely into a “Best Practice” list. I haven’t practiced the 3, 4, & 5 syllable word drills you gave me.”. Practice by giving the presentation out loud and not just reviewing it in my head. MORE
Exchange best practices with your fellow experienced speakers. Photo Credit: sam_churchill 10. Review your overall professional package -- understand how you come across on stage and how your marketing materials, website and personal appearance help or hurt your brand. MORE
Presentation Skills best practice CEO corporate speeches Gavin Meikle inter-activ management Presentations senior speaking tipsWhenever a CEO or Senior Manager stands up to speak they have the opportunity to positively engage and influence. I believe that this opportunity is all too often squandered, Here are some thoughts on the common Senior Management presentation mistakes made by senior executives along with some simple solutions. MORE
Some of you are running your own masterminds, so I wanted to lay out what 10 years of putting together my Inner Circle Mastermind has taught me and the best practices that we use: 1. I’ve been a part of some amazing masterminds, and I’ve been a part of some snoozers. Perhaps you can relate? Common […]. The post 5 Keys to Making Your Mastermind Work appeared first on Jane Atkinson. Most Recent Post Speakers Bureaus, Vendors, etc., MORE
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This series of tips will help you make a few tweaks to your presentation practices so you can perform successfully at the altitude of the C-Suite. This is a fundamental best practice for all presentations, but nowhere is it more critical than with a C-Level audience. MORE
In terms of learning related to improving presentation skills, the top things to work at are: Become a consumer of speaking: One of the most important ongoing best practices for sustaining your skills as a public speaker is to become a “consumer of speaking.” MORE
If you're unwilling to learn and use best practices for visuals, like cutting down on text and complex graphs, using more images, and letting slides be the background and enhancement to your presentation, please don't inflict your slides on audiences. MORE
They are the best to share. stay spontaneous but practice, practice, practice. said it best : “Practice is the best of all instructors I always advise my clients to start with the end in mind. What do you want the audience to do as a result of your presentation? Think differently? Act differently? Then create a speech that takes your audience there. For example: Make sure your business spends less than it makes so you can create a profit. MORE
The body found with the life jacket fills us with horror. Clearly the passengers and crew on the doomed AirAsia Flight 8501 had time to reflect on what could be happening. Even prepare. The mental terror must have been beyond words. MORE
His talk to the 80+ Chapter members and guests was a compendium of best practices he’s gathered over the 32 years he’s been a professional speaker. Works best if you write as you speak. “The job is not doing the speech. It is getting the speech” – Shep Hyken The National President of the NSA, Shep Hyken, CSP, CPAE spoke to members of the NSA Northern California Chapter on Saturday. MORE
Best Practices Related Topics DeFinis Communications
JANUARY 26, 2014
I had several interesting calls this week which revealed tips to fit nicely into a “Best Practice” list. I haven’t practiced the 3, 4, & 5 syllable word drills you gave me.”. Practice by giving the presentation out loud and not just reviewing it in my head.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 6, 2015
In this disruptive era, smart players know better than to follow best practices, at least not slavishly. Politico Donald Trump isn't following presidential campaign best practices. At best, best practices are guidelines.
Speaking about Presenting
JULY 22, 2010
Not distributing it till after the presentation suggests that you think you know best how people should pay attention to your information. Your presentation handout is the lasting concrete manifestation of your presentation.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JUNE 7, 2012
The recent Tech Policy Summit at the Silverado Country Club in the Napa Valley was a well organized and engaging event. Too many conferences are painful to attend; lengthy keynote speeches in windowless hotel rooms, rubber chicken and endless PowerPoint conspire to dull the senses. This event was an exception. Here’s a list of the [.]. Business Communication Technology #TPS2012 Tech Policy Summit
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 14, 2015
Whether you collaborate with editorial or approach this as a DIY, here are 4 best practices. Sponsored content also goes by the terms "native advertising," "advertorials," "content marketing" and "branded content."
DeFinis Communications
JANUARY 26, 2014
I had several interesting calls this week which revealed tips to fit nicely into a “Best Practice” list. I haven’t practiced the 3, 4, & 5 syllable word drills you gave me.”. Practice by giving the presentation out loud and not just reviewing it in my head. This is the time of year when I check-in with my past Executive Immersion clients to see how things are going with their presentation skills—what’s working and what still needs attention.
Speaker Launcher
DECEMBER 2, 2015
On today’s episode Jane talks with Lou Heckler about best practices in delivering an epic keynote. The post [Podcast] Best Practices in Delivering an Epic Keynote with Lou Heckler appeared first on Jane Atkinson.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 31, 2014
The body found with the life jacket fills us with horror. Clearly the passengers and crew on the doomed AirAsia Flight 8501 had time to reflect on what could be happening. Even prepare. The mental terror must have been beyond words.
http://delicious.com/akarrer/prospeaker
JULY 22, 2009
How do you do that best when you are communicating through a webinar? The best way is with a series of looping slides. Date: 07/21/2009 04:06:26 Two webinar "addicts" took an irreverent and almost systematic look at webinar practice. 15 Tips for Webinars: How to Add Impact When You Present Online By Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE July 7, 2009 Whenever you open your mouth, whether youre talking to one person or a thousand, you usually want to get a specific message across.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 3, 2017
But, public relations representatives, lawyers, management consultants and the rest of us in professional services can't embrace those wellness best practices with a bear hug. Sure, it makes sound scientific common sense to get enough sleep and meditate regularly.
Speaker Launcher
MARCH 16, 2016
The post Best Practices in Permission Marketing: How to Follow the Law & Respect Your Clients appeared first on Jane Atkinson. Social media and email broadcasting have changed over the past few years, giving business owners who maintain an online presence so much to think about. Should I have a Facebook business page? Should I start a Facebook group? How often should I email prospective clients – and how often is too much? These questions aside, […].
Dave Paradi's PowerPoint Blog
MARCH 18, 2008
This past week I posted a new article on the web site about best practices when using video clips in sales presentations. In the article, posted on the site at [link] , I talk about four best practices that you should follow when adding video to your PowerPoint presentation. The best compromise between quality and file size is usually 640 x 480, known as VGA resolution.
Dave Paradi's PowerPoint Blog
MARCH 4, 2008
Last week the Presentation Xpert newsletter published one of my new articles on using product photos in sales presentations. If you want to read the full article, you can go to [link] Today I want to expand on a couple of the ideas in the article. One of the tips I shared is to resample your photos before inserting them on a slide. This is something I have discussed before and the purpose is to keep the file size small while maintaining high quality photos.
TJ Walker Interactive
DECEMBER 28, 2013
Uncategorized Media Training
TJ Walker Interactive
DECEMBER 26, 2013
Uncategorized public speaking training
Speak and Deliver
NOVEMBER 8, 2009
To effectively use cards, print one point per card - one sentence only that will trigger the segment youve practiced 100 times. Practice, Edit, Practice Again. The more you practice, the less the crutches of notecards, loose sheets, Power Point, etc.
Speak and Deliver
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
From Santa Cruz TM's Website - Awarding the Best Speaker Ribbon. Titan awarded ribbons to the Best Speaker, Best Evaluator, Best TableTopics, and the Bone Award - for the biggest faux pas in the meeting (typically given by the previous weeks winner).
Inter-Activ Presenting and Influencing
JUNE 25, 2011
Presentation Skills best practice CEO corporate speeches Gavin Meikle inter-activ management Presentations senior speaking tipsWhenever a CEO or Senior Manager stands up to speak they have the opportunity to positively engage and influence. I believe that this opportunity is all too often squandered, Here are some thoughts on the common Senior Management presentation mistakes made by senior executives along with some simple solutions.
Speak Schmeak
DECEMBER 2, 2018
If you're unwilling to learn and use best practices for visuals, like cutting down on text and complex graphs, using more images, and letting slides be the background and enhancement to your presentation, please don't inflict your slides on audiences.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MAY 6, 2011
The Ragan Communications Social Media Best Practices for Communicators Conference, hosted by Cisco Systems, wrapped up on Friday. The 3-day event promised to share ways to “engage employees, build strong customer relationships and create brand buzz online&# using social media. Workshop and presentation topics included: How video is reshaping employee communications Social media tools for PR. Social [.]. Social Media Ragan Communications
Speaker Launcher
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Some of you are running your own masterminds, so I wanted to lay out what 10 years of putting together my Inner Circle Mastermind has taught me and the best practices that we use: 1. I’ve been a part of some amazing masterminds, and I’ve been a part of some snoozers. Perhaps you can relate? Common […]. The post 5 Keys to Making Your Mastermind Work appeared first on Jane Atkinson. Most Recent Post Speakers Bureaus, Vendors, etc.,
Professionally Speaking...
OCTOBER 31, 2014
Here are the presentation best practices my kitties employ: :: Focus :: When my boys want something -- food, play, my lap -- they are laser focused in their intent. Presentation Best Practice: Focus is important for a presenter in a couple of ways.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MAY 3, 2011
For the rest of this week I’ll be attending the Ragan Communications Conference Social Media Best Practices for Communicators hosted by Cisco Systems. The event kicks off on Wednesday when I plan to attend the Pre-Conference Workshop on Corporate Video given by Deanna Govoni and Alex Romano. This workshop will discuss how to think differently [.]. Social Media
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
Actually there are so many of us that a body of best practices have been passed along to prevent or survive a shark attack. Here are 7 of those best practices. Work, whether we are full-timers or on contract, can become a shark tank. That is, if we are over-50.
Sandra Schrift - Executive Speech Coach
AUGUST 5, 2012
They are the best to share. stay spontaneous but practice, practice, practice. said it best : “Practice is the best of all instructors I always advise my clients to start with the end in mind. What do you want the audience to do as a result of your presentation? Think differently? Act differently? Then create a speech that takes your audience there. For example: Make sure your business spends less than it makes so you can create a profit.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
AUGUST 20, 2009
At the recent National Speakers Association (NSA) Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, I had the opportunity to see Deanna Turner, CSP give a talk on the best practices of top sales performers. In her presentation “Anatomy of a Sales Call,” she discusses a number of concrete steps to manage the sales cycle and ensure you close sales [.].
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
AUGUST 20, 2009
At the recent National Speakers Association (NSA) Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, I had the opportunity to see Deanna Turner, CSP give a talk on the best practices of top sales performers. In her presentation “Anatomy of a Sales Call,” she discusses a number of concrete steps to manage the sales cycle and ensure you close sales [.].
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
AUGUST 20, 2009
At the recent National Speakers Association (NSA) Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, I had the opportunity to see Deanna Turner, CSP give a talk on the best practices of top sales performers. In her presentation “Anatomy of a Sales Call,” she discusses a number of concrete steps to manage the sales cycle and ensure you close sales [.].
Speak Schmeak
OCTOBER 17, 2013
Exchange best practices with your fellow experienced speakers. Photo Credit: sam_churchill 10. Review your overall professional package -- understand how you come across on stage and how your marketing materials, website and personal appearance help or hurt your brand.
Professionally Speaking...
APRIL 11, 2012
This series of tips will help you make a few tweaks to your presentation practices so you can perform successfully at the altitude of the C-Suite. This is a fundamental best practice for all presentations, but nowhere is it more critical than with a C-Level audience.
Speaker Launcher
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Holli has over 35 years of experience managing and growing the businesses of the industry’s best. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast we are talking about when it’s time to find an agent and how to work with speakers’ bureaus.
The Eloquent Woman
MAY 29, 2017
It's a great way to expand your public speaking knowledge: Not so grand: Grand rounds in medicine--the chance to share what you know and your best practices in front of your peers-- rarely feature women physicians , even though they represent nearly half of all medical students and residents.
SlideModel
JULY 19, 2018
Best Practice PowerPoint Presentation Tips. Key Takeaways from one of the best presenters, Steve Jobs. He was known to practice, practice, and keep on practicing. Best Practice PowerPoint Presentation Tips.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
She shared valuable information for aspiring professional speakers who want to prepare and present powerful presentations, including: Ask: Are you practicing to improve or to reinforce bad habits? As a novice, start with best practices from the beginning. Asking questions is the best education. Hall of Fame keynote speaker and executive speech coach Patricia Fripp spoke to the members of the NSA Northern California Chapter Speakers Academy on Saturday.
PowerPoint Tips
JUNE 3, 2010
I want to start a LinkedIn group where people can get together and talk about best practices in presentations. What makes a good presentation? How can you solve a presentation problem that’s been bothering you? What presentation techniques increase sales or engage an audience? But I can’t think of the right name. I just know that I want “presentations&# and “PowerPoint&# to be in the title. Please take a quick poll and help me.
Speak Schmeak
OCTOBER 25, 2013
As long as you''re out there speaking on a regular basis and want to improve your skills and share best practices with others in the same situation, you can be speaking for free or for thousands of dollars per engagement.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 1, 2018
Law, like other types of professional services, is being forced to overhaul its models and supposed best practices. Bad news for members of the JD Class of 2018 who do not yet have jobs: In May 2018, according to the Labor Department statistics, legal services lost 200 jobs.
The Eloquent Woman
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Here's what I've been reading lately: No: Refusing to answer questions about past salary--now considered a best practice for applicants-- helps men, but hurts women. I read a lot about women and public speaking, and post my finds first on The Eloquent Woman on Facebook.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JANUARY 18, 2015
His talk to the 80+ Chapter members and guests was a compendium of best practices he’s gathered over the 32 years he’s been a professional speaker. Works best if you write as you speak. “The job is not doing the speech. It is getting the speech” – Shep Hyken The National President of the NSA, Shep Hyken, CSP, CPAE spoke to members of the NSA Northern California Chapter on Saturday.
PowerPoint Tips
DECEMBER 15, 2014
Infographics work best when quantitative evidence tells a clear, compelling story. Popular books like Malcolm Gladwell’s The Tipping Point and Dan Ariely’s Predicatbly Irrational help presenters apply behavioral psychology and learning theory to evolve best practices in our industry.
Speaking about Presenting
JULY 26, 2010
In my last post on presentation handouts I suggested that it’s best to distribute your handout before your presentation. Related posts: 13 Best Practice Tips for Effective Presentation Handouts. The comments to that post identified three situations when it makes sense to distribute your handout after the presentation. As not everyone wades through comments I’ve decided to highlight them in this post: 1. Surprise. Mike Slater.
PowerPoint Tips
DECEMBER 3, 2012
But recently a professor wrote me, “I walk our halls and see students practicing their class presentations and I see lots of bullet points and words. For this reason, students get little practice in preparing, designing or delivering persuasive presentations.
DeFinis Communications
OCTOBER 24, 2012
In terms of learning related to improving presentation skills, the top things to work at are: Become a consumer of speaking: One of the most important ongoing best practices for sustaining your skills as a public speaker is to become a “consumer of speaking.”
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