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A talented writer who has attended several of my speechwriting seminars told me this story: A large corporation approached her to write a speech for a high-visibility occasion. When she provided her fee estimate, the client said, “We actually hired another speechwriter for this assignment a few weeks ago, but that writer turned in an unsatisfactory first draft. We really need you to step in and take over, but I’ve already spent 1/3 of my budget on this. Can you lower your fee?” MORE
even if you bomb, people will remember the food and not your wretched performance). Occasionally, a guest post comes across my desk that is too entertaining to pass up. Enjoy this contribution by Alli Matson of Presentation Wit. MORE
"I'm a political leper, and I'm an emotional time bomb. So here's an idea: let's put me on stage." ~ Julia Louis-Dreyfus, " Veep ". TV inspired Fun Stuff MORE
That would protect us from the Russian bombs. The bomb is real. From age five, we Baby Boomers had near encounters with the end of the world. How vividly we recall the Cold War. Those in the know told us to hunker down under our desks. MORE
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Anne Hathaway and James Franco: What Not to Do Clearly, Anne Hathaway and James Franco bombed as hosts of this years Academy Awards. MORE
The bombings in the Boston Marathon don''t quite compare in scope, but the events are tragic, frightening, and sad nonetheless. Tragedy Comedians Boston Marathon Bombings Colbert Satire 9/11 Humor What do you say after a tragedy? MORE
Handle them carefully, for words have more power than atom bombs. –Pearl Strachan. MORE
Earlier today, a car bomb ripped through Preshawar, Pakistan earlier today, killing 90 civilians. “People who are carrying out such heinous crimes, they want to shake our resolve. And I want to address them. We will not buckle. We will fight you. MORE
Here are a couple to get you started: What I've learned from Kathy Griffin Lessons from Seinfeld What do do when you're bombing "Every comedian has a f'n excuse. I am constantly fascinated by how much speakers can learn from comedians. MORE
I posted earlier about his comments when his jokes were bombing. Eddie Izzard is a great role model for how to deal with the audience when your material isn't working. MORE
Today many of us remember Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother as an elderly lady with a penchant for sky blue frocks and matching hats, but the 1950’s knew her as the Queen who refused to abandon London during the war-time bombing of the Blitz. MORE
Enough for a single bomb to destroy an entire block. All the bombs used in World War II, Sagan says, amounted to two megatons of TNT or the equivalent of a hundred thousand "blockbuster" bombs. MORE
So, all the warnings about bombs set Madrid-style on mass transit are being taken seriously. Each day we braced ourselves for economic collapse - national and global. We did that for 18 months. Our Our neighbors lost jobs, college accounts and houses. We We self-employed lost business, our phones fell silent, and our credit-card balance started ballooning again. MORE
Go Ahead and Laugh Rich Hopkins Speaks Failed Humor Humor Bombing Humorous Speaking Speak With Humor HumorIn honor of my FAILED humor on Sunday, April Fool's Day, I am declaring April HUMOR MONTH here in Speak & Deliver! MORE
Podcasts H-BombFiona Sturges has a great weekly column in the Financial Times reviewing podcasts. This week she highlights The Atomic Hobo by British journalist, cold war specialist and self-confessed “nuke geek” Julie McDowall. Julie has an engaging Scottish accent, which adds a degree of surrealism to the subject of her regular podcasts: the ways in which […]. Culture Shock! MORE
Right now the Drudge Report has posted the subway bombing in London as a side item, on the left hand side. That precious "real estate" space we call what media covers is getting crowded with horror. Yesterday, the focus had been primarily the North Korean missile which was directed over Japan. Drudge Report maintains that as a headline. Here is the link. Of course, the odds are that the incident represents some kind of terrorism. MORE
The bombing of Dresden was an intense British and American aerial attack on the capital of the German state of Saxony during World War II. In four raids over two days in February 1945, 722 heavy bombers of the British Royal Air Force and the United States Army Air Forces dropped more than 3,900 tons of high-explosive bombs and incendiary devices on the city. This is the first draft of the three-part prologue to Family Tree , a novel, historical fiction, that I may be writing. MORE
This comes on the heels of last week’s car bomb which ripped through Preshawar, Pakistan, killing 90 civilians , immediately preceding a visit from Secretary Clinton. . “People who are carrying out such heinous crimes, they want to shake our resolve. And I want to address them. MORE
What if your boss is dropping f-bombs like crazy? MORE
We all are bombed with presentation subjects and deadlines all the time and to save time we kill […]. You might be thinking that the PowerPoint shortcuts revolve around three keys, Ctrl, Shift & Alt. MORE
News from the Conservative Party conference about government plans to abolish child benefit for higher earners is neatly summed up by graffiti artist Banksy in his picture Bomb Middle England , in which fizzing bombs are being propelled towards the target on a bowling green MORE
But with newspapers predicting a UK weather 'bomb' for the second year running, what does the term actually mean? December 2014 Last updated at 12:18 Help A Met Office "be aware" warning is running for p arts of Scotland, England and Northern Ireland. MORE
Sixth Place: Melissa, Bomb-kin. Congratulations to our contest winners! Thanks to everyone who voted, and and great job to all our contestants! Can’t wait for next Halloween. First Place: Michal, Pumpkinstein. Second Place: Katie, Great White Shark-kin. Third Place: Ryan, Bed Bugkin. MORE
As a follow up to this post about bombing , here's some more Eddie Izzard technique. But the funniest approach was, when a joke bombed, pretending to write a note to himself: "No one got that. I've never seen a comedian make so many jokes about his own jokes not working. MORE
He started the conversation with, “Jane, I had a bomb!” Have you ever had a moment in your career that you thought was going to sink the ship? Last week I was talking to a speaker friend named John who confided in me a recent setback. ” He had been asked to do a multi-gig webinar […]. The post 5 Strategies for Overcoming Setbacks in Your Business appeared first on Jane Atkinson. MORE
An entertaining one too as my good friend and fellow speaker bombed on stage! Heck, it was the first time I ever saw him bombed! But as speakers, we understood the value of bombing, in addition to the appreciating the experience (both good and bad) of speaking on stage. With (or without… I can’t remember anymore) we decided to seat ourselves near the door just in case he bombed incessantly on stage! Home About Gary Testimonials FREE MATERIALS! MORE
Of course, the Port of Authority in Manhattan was the scene of a suicide bombing. Here are the details, as they are known so far. Timing is everything (except for the importance of place). This is the holiday season. MORE
The post How to Completely Bomb During Your Next Presentation appeared first on SketchBubble Official Blog. There is a rampant epidemic among public speakers, and that is that far too many are giving presentations that audiences love. MORE
Are you afraid of bombing when you get up in front of a group? With proper material selection, a few prepared comments in case of unexpected problems, and attention to time, worries about bombing can be virtually eliminated. If you keep the above principle of relevance in mind, you should never have to suffer the embarrassment of your humor bombing out. You don't have to be. MORE
"I'm a political leper, and I'm an emotional time bomb. So here's an idea: let's put me on stage." ~ Julia Louis-Dreyfus, " Veep ". TV inspired Fun Stuff MORE
The intention bomb explosion around W. The reality is that any anti-social person who understands the mechanics of bomb-making can create plenty of problems. 23rd, Manhattan, on September 17, 2015 represents a worst-case scenario in domestic terrorism. As yet, not much is known. MORE
You're not afraid to fail and lay a stinky egg bomb." But don't stop producing just because you're afraid of laying a stinky egg bomb. In an interview with the Foo Fighters recently, Jack Black asked the band if their song ideas ever dry up. The answer was no. MORE
What Donald Trump and Sarah Palin have in common is their agility in tossing rhetorical bonds. It has served to win them friends (as well as enemies) and influence people. Also, it has been a bonding force between the two. MORE
You're not afraid to fail and lay a stinky egg bomb." But don't stop producing just because you're afraid of laying a stinky egg bomb. In an interview with the Foo Fighters recently, Jack Black asked the band if their song ideas ever dry up. The answer was no. MORE
The frequency of four-letter words used by captains of industry on analyst conference calls shows a measurable decline in the past 10 years: A kind of periodic table of salty words — the F-bomb, the blasphemous GD, the scatalogical S and […]. In a recent study Bloomberg notes that CEO’s have toned down their “salty” language. MORE
I have been traveling a fair amount lately. Today, I began working on this post and had to connect to the Internet. As I browsed the Sheraton site, I noticed a link on the home page that encouraged you to share your story. When you click on the link it takes you to “Good Stories,” [.]. communication intention Storytelling vocal impact MORE
You learn more when you bomb than when you get a huge laugh from a joke. Humor In Speaking analysis of humor joke bombs non-sequiturA non-sequitur can be used as a humor trigger because of the relationship, or non-relationship, it creates. A non-sequitur is a statement in which the final part is totally unrelated to the first part. Or it’s an argument in which its conclusion does not follow from its premises. MORE
Here are a couple to get you started: What I've learned from Kathy Griffin Lessons from Seinfeld What do do when you're bombing "Every comedian has a f'n excuse. I am constantly fascinated by how much speakers can learn from comedians. MORE
What is a weather ''bomb''? But with newspapers predicting a UK weather ''bomb'' for the second year running, what does the term actually mean? But with newspapers predicting a UK weather ''bomb'' for the second year running, what does the term actually mean? _ MORE
Buildings had been bombed out. Does severe abuse in childhood enhance catalyze extreme creative achievement? Maybe. In "An Unquiet Mind," Johns Hopkins University psychiatry professor Kay Jamison describes the link between mental illness and creativity. MORE
I learned a few things from Eddie Izzard the other night about how to deal with bombing. When one of his jokes triggered only a few chuckles, he responded, "Thank you 12 people." At one point, he said in response to another flat joke, "So it's true but not funny -- that's what you're saying." MORE
It was April 19, 2013. The Boston Metro area was totally on-edge. Alleged Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarvaev was on the loose. His brother was dead. Then, a call came into law enforcement from a Watertown resident-David Henneberry. MORE
They referred to it as the "H bomb." So, it's time to ask ourselves, who aren't members of any of The Lucky Sperm Clubs, how much if anything do we have to fear from the "H Bomb?" So, the question hangs in the air: Is it smart any way to build H bombs in our basement? MORE
Like the Boston Bombing and massacre in San Bernardino, California, the terrorist attack in Brussels is a tragedy. Lives were lost. Trauma will be part of the survivors' memory bank. And the city will be hyperalert for a while. But, this is hardly news. MORE
Bomb Related Topics Max Atkinson
DECEMBER 9, 2014
What is a weather ''bomb''? But with newspapers predicting a UK weather ''bomb'' for the second year running, what does the term actually mean? But with newspapers predicting a UK weather ''bomb'' for the second year running, what does the term actually mean? _
Speak Schmeak
NOVEMBER 9, 2009
You're not afraid to fail and lay a stinky egg bomb." But don't stop producing just because you're afraid of laying a stinky egg bomb. In an interview with the Foo Fighters recently, Jack Black asked the band if their song ideas ever dry up. The answer was no.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 11, 2017
Of course, the Port of Authority in Manhattan was the scene of a suicide bombing. Here are the details, as they are known so far. Timing is everything (except for the importance of place). This is the holiday season.
Kate's Voice
DECEMBER 8, 2009
I have been traveling a fair amount lately. Today, I began working on this post and had to connect to the Internet. As I browsed the Sheraton site, I noticed a link on the home page that encouraged you to share your story. When you click on the link it takes you to “Good Stories,” [.]. communication intention Storytelling vocal impact
Speak Schmeak
APRIL 16, 2008
I learned a few things from Eddie Izzard the other night about how to deal with bombing. When one of his jokes triggered only a few chuckles, he responded, "Thank you 12 people." At one point, he said in response to another flat joke, "So it's true but not funny -- that's what you're saying."
Humor Power
DECEMBER 18, 2011
You learn more when you bomb than when you get a huge laugh from a joke. Humor In Speaking analysis of humor joke bombs non-sequiturA non-sequitur can be used as a humor trigger because of the relationship, or non-relationship, it creates. A non-sequitur is a statement in which the final part is totally unrelated to the first part. Or it’s an argument in which its conclusion does not follow from its premises.
SketchBubble
DECEMBER 12, 2016
The post How to Completely Bomb During Your Next Presentation appeared first on SketchBubble Official Blog. There is a rampant epidemic among public speakers, and that is that far too many are giving presentations that audiences love.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
Right now the Drudge Report has posted the subway bombing in London as a side item, on the left hand side. That precious "real estate" space we call what media covers is getting crowded with horror. Yesterday, the focus had been primarily the North Korean missile which was directed over Japan. Drudge Report maintains that as a headline. Here is the link. Of course, the odds are that the incident represents some kind of terrorism.
Max Atkinson
OCTOBER 6, 2010
News from the Conservative Party conference about government plans to abolish child benefit for higher earners is neatly summed up by graffiti artist Banksy in his picture Bomb Middle England , in which fizzing bombs are being propelled towards the target on a bowling green
Max Atkinson
DECEMBER 9, 2014
But with newspapers predicting a UK weather 'bomb' for the second year running, what does the term actually mean? December 2014 Last updated at 12:18 Help A Met Office "be aware" warning is running for p arts of Scotland, England and Northern Ireland.
Matt Eventoff
NOVEMBER 2, 2009
This comes on the heels of last week’s car bomb which ripped through Preshawar, Pakistan, killing 90 civilians , immediately preceding a visit from Secretary Clinton. . “People who are carrying out such heinous crimes, they want to shake our resolve. And I want to address them.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 4, 2017
It was April 19, 2013. The Boston Metro area was totally on-edge. Alleged Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarvaev was on the loose. His brother was dead. Then, a call came into law enforcement from a Watertown resident-David Henneberry.
Great Public Speaking
AUGUST 9, 2010
Are you afraid of bombing when you get up in front of a group? With proper material selection, a few prepared comments in case of unexpected problems, and attention to time, worries about bombing can be virtually eliminated. If you keep the above principle of relevance in mind, you should never have to suffer the embarrassment of your humor bombing out. You don't have to be.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 4, 2015
What Donald Trump and Sarah Palin have in common is their agility in tossing rhetorical bonds. It has served to win them friends (as well as enemies) and influence people. Also, it has been a bonding force between the two.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JUNE 4, 2018
Podcasts H-BombFiona Sturges has a great weekly column in the Financial Times reviewing podcasts. This week she highlights The Atomic Hobo by British journalist, cold war specialist and self-confessed “nuke geek” Julie McDowall. Julie has an engaging Scottish accent, which adds a degree of surrealism to the subject of her regular podcasts: the ways in which […]. Culture Shock!
Joan Detz Speaker Services
SEPTEMBER 9, 2012
A talented writer who has attended several of my speechwriting seminars told me this story: A large corporation approached her to write a speech for a high-visibility occasion. When she provided her fee estimate, the client said, “We actually hired another speechwriter for this assignment a few weeks ago, but that writer turned in an unsatisfactory first draft. We really need you to step in and take over, but I’ve already spent 1/3 of my budget on this. Can you lower your fee?”
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 24, 2010
They referred to it as the "H bomb." So, it's time to ask ourselves, who aren't members of any of The Lucky Sperm Clubs, how much if anything do we have to fear from the "H Bomb?" So, the question hangs in the air: Is it smart any way to build H bombs in our basement?
Speak and Deliver
APRIL 17, 2013
The bombings in the Boston Marathon don''t quite compare in scope, but the events are tragic, frightening, and sad nonetheless. Tragedy Comedians Boston Marathon Bombings Colbert Satire 9/11 Humor What do you say after a tragedy?
Matt Eventoff
OCTOBER 28, 2009
Earlier today, a car bomb ripped through Preshawar, Pakistan earlier today, killing 90 civilians. “People who are carrying out such heinous crimes, they want to shake our resolve. And I want to address them. We will not buckle. We will fight you.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
So, all the warnings about bombs set Madrid-style on mass transit are being taken seriously. Each day we braced ourselves for economic collapse - national and global. We did that for 18 months. Our Our neighbors lost jobs, college accounts and houses. We We self-employed lost business, our phones fell silent, and our credit-card balance started ballooning again.
Speak Schmeak
JUNE 15, 2012
"I'm a political leper, and I'm an emotional time bomb. So here's an idea: let's put me on stage." ~ Julia Louis-Dreyfus, " Veep ". TV inspired Fun Stuff
Speak and Deliver
APRIL 3, 2012
Go Ahead and Laugh Rich Hopkins Speaks Failed Humor Humor Bombing Humorous Speaking Speak With Humor HumorIn honor of my FAILED humor on Sunday, April Fool's Day, I am declaring April HUMOR MONTH here in Speak & Deliver!
Speak Schmeak
JUNE 15, 2012
"I'm a political leper, and I'm an emotional time bomb. So here's an idea: let's put me on stage." ~ Julia Louis-Dreyfus, " Veep ". TV inspired Fun Stuff
The Shy Speaker's Guide to Succes on Stage
AUGUST 8, 2008
An entertaining one too as my good friend and fellow speaker bombed on stage! Heck, it was the first time I ever saw him bombed! But as speakers, we understood the value of bombing, in addition to the appreciating the experience (both good and bad) of speaking on stage. With (or without… I can’t remember anymore) we decided to seat ourselves near the door just in case he bombed incessantly on stage! Home About Gary Testimonials FREE MATERIALS!
Communication Steroids
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
What if your boss is dropping f-bombs like crazy?
Green Room Speakers
MARCH 2, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Anne Hathaway and James Franco: What Not to Do Clearly, Anne Hathaway and James Franco bombed as hosts of this years Academy Awards.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JULY 17, 2014
The frequency of four-letter words used by captains of industry on analyst conference calls shows a measurable decline in the past 10 years: A kind of periodic table of salty words — the F-bomb, the blasphemous GD, the scatalogical S and […]. In a recent study Bloomberg notes that CEO’s have toned down their “salty” language.
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
MAY 5, 2019
The bombing of Dresden was an intense British and American aerial attack on the capital of the German state of Saxony during World War II. In four raids over two days in February 1945, 722 heavy bombers of the British Royal Air Force and the United States Army Air Forces dropped more than 3,900 tons of high-explosive bombs and incendiary devices on the city. This is the first draft of the three-part prologue to Family Tree , a novel, historical fiction, that I may be writing.
Pivotal Public Speaking
SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
Handle them carefully, for words have more power than atom bombs. –Pearl Strachan.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 18, 2016
The intention bomb explosion around W. The reality is that any anti-social person who understands the mechanics of bomb-making can create plenty of problems. 23rd, Manhattan, on September 17, 2015 represents a worst-case scenario in domestic terrorism. As yet, not much is known.
Speak Schmeak
FEBRUARY 24, 2012
Here are a couple to get you started: What I've learned from Kathy Griffin Lessons from Seinfeld What do do when you're bombing "Every comedian has a f'n excuse. I am constantly fascinated by how much speakers can learn from comedians.
SketchBubble
MAY 9, 2014
We all are bombed with presentation subjects and deadlines all the time and to save time we kill […]. You might be thinking that the PowerPoint shortcuts revolve around three keys, Ctrl, Shift & Alt.
Duarte Blog
NOVEMBER 2, 2010
Sixth Place: Melissa, Bomb-kin. Congratulations to our contest winners! Thanks to everyone who voted, and and great job to all our contestants! Can’t wait for next Halloween. First Place: Michal, Pumpkinstein. Second Place: Katie, Great White Shark-kin. Third Place: Ryan, Bed Bugkin.
Speak Schmeak
JUNE 26, 2008
As a follow up to this post about bombing , here's some more Eddie Izzard technique. But the funniest approach was, when a joke bombed, pretending to write a note to himself: "No one got that. I've never seen a comedian make so many jokes about his own jokes not working.
Presentation Zen
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
Enough for a single bomb to destroy an entire block. All the bombs used in World War II, Sagan says, amounted to two megatons of TNT or the equivalent of a hundred thousand "blockbuster" bombs.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 22, 2016
Like the Boston Bombing and massacre in San Bernardino, California, the terrorist attack in Brussels is a tragedy. Lives were lost. Trauma will be part of the survivors' memory bank. And the city will be hyperalert for a while. But, this is hardly news.
Speak Schmeak
FEBRUARY 24, 2012
Here are a couple to get you started: What I've learned from Kathy Griffin Lessons from Seinfeld What do do when you're bombing "Every comedian has a f'n excuse. I am constantly fascinated by how much speakers can learn from comedians.
Speak Schmeak
FEBRUARY 17, 2017
even if you bomb, people will remember the food and not your wretched performance). Occasionally, a guest post comes across my desk that is too entertaining to pass up. Enjoy this contribution by Alli Matson of Presentation Wit.
Speak Schmeak
MAY 29, 2008
I posted earlier about his comments when his jokes were bombing. Eddie Izzard is a great role model for how to deal with the audience when your material isn't working.
The Presenter's Blog
JUNE 2, 2012
Today many of us remember Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother as an elderly lady with a penchant for sky blue frocks and matching hats, but the 1950’s knew her as the Queen who refused to abandon London during the war-time bombing of the Blitz.
Speaker Launcher
MARCH 23, 2016
He started the conversation with, “Jane, I had a bomb!” Have you ever had a moment in your career that you thought was going to sink the ship? Last week I was talking to a speaker friend named John who confided in me a recent setback. ” He had been asked to do a multi-gig webinar […]. The post 5 Strategies for Overcoming Setbacks in Your Business appeared first on Jane Atkinson.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 3, 2019
Buildings had been bombed out. Does severe abuse in childhood enhance catalyze extreme creative achievement? Maybe. In "An Unquiet Mind," Johns Hopkins University psychiatry professor Kay Jamison describes the link between mental illness and creativity.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 3, 2017
That would protect us from the Russian bombs. The bomb is real. From age five, we Baby Boomers had near encounters with the end of the world. How vividly we recall the Cold War. Those in the know told us to hunker down under our desks.
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