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
"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
Of course, that bombed. Corporate Executive. Motivational speaker. Salesperson. Politico. And, yes, Comic. All those roles involve talking for a living. To succeed mandates finding the right "stage" persona. MORE
Witness technology failures, lost notes, bombed jokes, mind-blanks, and unexpected questions. Last week, I gave a 10-minute presentation based on some of the challenges in my 12 Speaking Challenges for 2012 program. MORE
Albright was on fire with crushing one-liners about how frustrated she is by the Trump administration (it’s fun to hear the well-coifed, 80-year-old, ever-composed, Albright drop the f-bomb). A couple of weeks ago, I attended the Watermark Conference for Women in San Jose. 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
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
Yesterday, there were 11 bomb threats targeted at Jewish Community Centers (JCC) reported. Anti-Semitism seems to have returned to the supposed melting pot: the U.S. The U.S. MORE
As my friend Patrick Newell recalled the incident to me today (Patrick was in the audience that day), someone in the back of the room started heckling and dropping f-bombs, wondering why they can''t get the technology to work at a technology conference. MORE
The suspense is not "Will he stop the villains from dropping the bomb and decimating New York City?!" When's the last time you watched a suspense movie about a speech therapist who saves the day? 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
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
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
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
Addressing the Republican Jewish Coalition, Governor Chris Christie accidentally dropped a geographic f-bomb that left him apologizing to the gathering’s sponsor, leading GOP cash donor, Sheldon Adelson. by Peter Watts. MORE
But instead of rehearsing the speech he had memorised, he was being forced to concentrate on a new opening section, endorsing the proposal David Cameron had made that morning to join the US bombing of Isis in Iraq. MORE
If you wing it and fail - your jokes bomb, you lose your focus, your ideas aren't organized, the audience is polite but bored - you can always say, "Well, I didn't really prepare. MORE
After a while, a bomb goes off. If, instead, you let the audience know beforehand that a bomb is going to go off at some point in the scene , suddenly that conversation about nothing much is exciting, suspenseful, poignant, and fascinating. When the bomb goes off, there’s an awful confirmation. The bomb did go off! This is the fourth blog in a series about storytelling – 5 in 5 days. 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
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
For 13 days in October 1962, those in the know sensed that the cold war could become a bombing/shooting one. The Drudge Report captures the extreme danger of a direct conflict between the U.S. and Russia. During Megyn Kelly's interview on "Sunday Night" with Vladimir Putin, we witnessed how cunning he could be. In addition, he seemed to thoroughly enjoy toying with any entity associated with the U.S. As in the tense time surrounding John F. 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
Expect to bomb — if you’ve not failed somewhere on stage, you’re probably not challenging yourself enough. 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. Fripp is the founder of our Chapter and a leading authority in the world of professional speaking. MORE
However on the day, they bombed." Why did they bomb? Chris Anderson posted a great piece on the TED blog today entitled "Why this might just be the most significant TED Talk ever posted." MORE
Russia could bomb us at any time. The conservative Drudge Report may not realize it. But by headlining with Donald Trump's accusation that Barack Obama bugged him during Campaign 2016 Matt Drudge puts the spotlight back on the former president. How sweet it. 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
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
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
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
” Instantly, my mind goes to actual bombs. You made a surprise announcement. You didn’t drop a bombshell. I’m more than a little strung out when I hear those in the news media say something like, “Mr. Peacock dropped a major bombshell at Wince Country Club today. We’ll give you details after the break.” Wounded people. Deaths. Injuries. That’s what dropping a bombshell on a golf course can literally do. 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
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
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
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
Those lucky enough to escape the sinking ship encounter more bombs as they try to swim to safety. In theme, acting and camera work, "Dunkirk" is powerful enough to lift us out of our preoccupation with Trumpism - and ourselves. MORE
Bomb Related Topics 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.
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? _
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.
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.
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 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."
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.
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.
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
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
Yesterday, there were 11 bomb threats targeted at Jewish Community Centers (JCC) reported. Anti-Semitism seems to have returned to the supposed melting pot: the U.S. The U.S.
Presentation Zen
AUGUST 12, 2014
As my friend Patrick Newell recalled the incident to me today (Patrick was in the audience that day), someone in the back of the room started heckling and dropping f-bombs, wondering why they can''t get the technology to work at a technology conference.
Speak Schmeak
JANUARY 26, 2016
If you wing it and fail - your jokes bomb, you lose your focus, your ideas aren't organized, the audience is polite but bored - you can always say, "Well, I didn't really prepare.
Public Speaking Advice and Commentary
FEBRUARY 23, 2012
After a while, a bomb goes off. If, instead, you let the audience know beforehand that a bomb is going to go off at some point in the scene , suddenly that conversation about nothing much is exciting, suspenseful, poignant, and fascinating. When the bomb goes off, there’s an awful confirmation. The bomb did go off! This is the fourth blog in a series about storytelling – 5 in 5 days.
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.
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
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 4, 2017
Russia could bomb us at any time. The conservative Drudge Report may not realize it. But by headlining with Donald Trump's accusation that Barack Obama bugged him during Campaign 2016 Matt Drudge puts the spotlight back on the former president. How sweet it.
More than PowerPoint...
APRIL 23, 2015
” Instantly, my mind goes to actual bombs. You made a surprise announcement. You didn’t drop a bombshell. I’m more than a little strung out when I hear those in the news media say something like, “Mr. Peacock dropped a major bombshell at Wince Country Club today. We’ll give you details after the break.” Wounded people. Deaths. Injuries. That’s what dropping a bombshell on a golf course can literally do.
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!
Great Public Speaking
NOVEMBER 11, 2011
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.
Communication Steroids
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
What if your boss is dropping f-bombs like crazy?
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
Expect to bomb — if you’ve not failed somewhere on stage, you’re probably not challenging yourself enough. 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. Fripp is the founder of our Chapter and a leading authority in the world of professional speaking.
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.
Speak Schmeak
FEBRUARY 15, 2012
Witness technology failures, lost notes, bombed jokes, mind-blanks, and unexpected questions. Last week, I gave a 10-minute presentation based on some of the challenges in my 12 Speaking Challenges for 2012 program.
Presentation Zen
MARCH 17, 2014
However on the day, they bombed." Why did they bomb? Chris Anderson posted a great piece on the TED blog today entitled "Why this might just be the most significant TED Talk ever posted."
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 21, 2017
Those lucky enough to escape the sinking ship encounter more bombs as they try to swim to safety. In theme, acting and camera work, "Dunkirk" is powerful enough to lift us out of our preoccupation with Trumpism - and ourselves.
The Eloquent Woman
JANUARY 7, 2016
But instead of rehearsing the speech he had memorised, he was being forced to concentrate on a new opening section, endorsing the proposal David Cameron had made that morning to join the US bombing of Isis in Iraq.
The Presenter's Blog
APRIL 3, 2014
Addressing the Republican Jewish Coalition, Governor Chris Christie accidentally dropped a geographic f-bomb that left him apologizing to the gathering’s sponsor, leading GOP cash donor, Sheldon Adelson. by Peter Watts.
Duarte Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
Albright was on fire with crushing one-liners about how frustrated she is by the Trump administration (it’s fun to hear the well-coifed, 80-year-old, ever-composed, Albright drop the f-bomb). A couple of weeks ago, I attended the Watermark Conference for Women in San Jose.
Speak Schmeak
JANUARY 12, 2011
The suspense is not "Will he stop the villains from dropping the bomb and decimating New York City?!" When's the last time you watched a suspense movie about a speech therapist who saves the day?
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 19, 2017
For 13 days in October 1962, those in the know sensed that the cold war could become a bombing/shooting one. The Drudge Report captures the extreme danger of a direct conflict between the U.S. and Russia. During Megyn Kelly's interview on "Sunday Night" with Vladimir Putin, we witnessed how cunning he could be. In addition, he seemed to thoroughly enjoy toying with any entity associated with the U.S. As in the tense time surrounding John F.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 16, 2017
Of course, that bombed. Corporate Executive. Motivational speaker. Salesperson. Politico. And, yes, Comic. All those roles involve talking for a living. To succeed mandates finding the right "stage" persona.
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