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No list of great contemporary business speakers would be complete without Seth Godin. As a speaker, Seth has the persona of an approachable, down-to-earth academic, very smart and savvy. Many blogs, and speakers, could benefit from Godin’s economy, simplicity, and style. You can see him here, talking about marketing to Google a few years ago: [link]. MORE
Once again, Andrew Dlugan at Six Minutes has posted an excellent list of gifts for speakers. You should find excellent gifts in all price ranges on both our lists, whether for the seasoned pro or for the busy speaker-around-the-office. (My Download audio here. MORE
What happens: You get an incoming call from someone who needs a speaker. You can just see all the spin-off business – and then reality hits. Either the prospect goes silent or after chasing them for several weeks, you learn another speaker was chosen. What’s going on: The person you talked to was assigned to find a speaker but wasn’t told the budget. They begin the conversation with, “We are not looking for a speaker. MORE
Guy Kawasaki epitomizes Silicon Valley cool – he’s a former Apple employee, now a venture capitalist. He’s written books on entrepreneurship that eschew grand theories in favor of practical advice: The Art of the Start ( [link] ) and Reality Check ( [link] ). I recommend both highly if you’re an entrepreneur or you have those cravings. MORE
Enjoy this 5 minute video interview about how to avoid the most common and annoying mistakes that business presenters commit. business presentations career tips communication MORE
So instead of focusing on the gestures themselves, to look natural as a speaker, focus on the underlying intent or emotion that you’re trying to convey. Many business speakers run into problems here because they believe – erroneously – that emotions should be kept out of business and speaking about business. To the contrary, any business speaker with charisma expresses emotions clearly and forcefully. MORE
No top-ten list of great contemporary business speakers would be complete without Marcus Buckingham. Marcus is a phenomenon – a polished speaker able to project a poised, conversational, comfortable demeanor on small screens and in big halls, and a bestselling author several times over. MORE
What to Say When.You’re Dying on the Platform: A Complete Resource for Speakers, Trainers, and Executives. by Lily Walters. MORE
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. Today we welcome one of my long-time friends and someone I have had great respect for in the business for more than 30 years now, Holli Catchpole. MORE
An added bonus this year was a Strictly Come Dancing style UK Business Speaker of the Year Award on the eve of the conference. I've often said that professional speechwriting is a bit like robbing banks. It's a job that's done in isolated secrecy. You can't boast about your successes. MORE
Are you experiencing repeat and referral business time after time? Life-changing, transformational speakers are those who are captivatingly authentic. Tags: public speaking public speaking business speakers speaking speaking career with Glenna Salsbury, CSP, CPAE. MORE
Professional Speaker - George Torok George Torok is a professional business speaker that specializes in personal marketing and presentation skills. This is a speaker that you have to see and hear soon. Your business future could depend on it. MORE
In his earlier books, The Radical Leap and The Radical Edge , Steve worked to infuse love, energy, audacity, and proof into business leadership. For energy and passion on a subject that is important for everyone interested in the future of the human race to rally around, Steve Farber ( [link] ) is hard to beat. You can see Steve speaking here: [link]. and here: [link]. (Warning: the first video contains a common 4-letter word.) MORE
My friend keynote speaker and Emmy winning pal Bill Stainton delivers a great keynote speech about the 5 best decisions the Beatles made and why we should adapt them. At the National Speakers Association convention in the year that NSA Rocked he gave one of the most fun, exciting, creative keynotes I have ever heard. 1,500 professional speakers of all ages acted as if they were at a rock show. Also, once in a while I help executives become rock star business presenters. MORE
Imagine this: You are a busy speaker who stands in the glow of audience appreciation for an hour out of your day, and then what? Most Recent Post Speaking Profession Epic Keynote professional speaker speaker coach speaking speaking businessThey say it’s lonely at the top. You’re eating alone in yet another hotel room or airport restaurant. Who does someone, who is put up on a pedestal, go to […]. MORE
Called “One of the Most Influential Women in Technology” by Fast Company, Charlene Li is an accomplished speaker on the subject of social media -- the topic of her notable book Groundswell (Harvard Business Press, 2008) and her research. Charlene was a V-P and analyst at Forrester Research and a Harvard Business School graduate before she launched her own company, the Altimeter Group, last year. MORE
Most Recent Post Presentation Skills Speaking Profession elephant in the room speaker business speaker dilemma speaking skillsLast weekend at the Oscars, Chris Rock took dead aim at the elephant in the room by addressing the #OscarsSoWhite controversy. Like him or hate him, he (and the Oscar’s producers) dove head first into the debate and showed the audience that they were serious about seeking change. So how does this translate to speaking? […]. MORE
tags: presentation design ) See the other entries in the contest at SlideShare.net George Torok Motivational Business Speaker Presentation Skills Coach Executive Speech Coach, Business presentation tips from George Torok, the Speech Coach for Executives. Executive Speech Coach & Business Presentation Skills Expert George Torok www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com. presentations tips business presentations PowerPoint presentation coach MORE
What if you could find a way to make the fluctuations in the economy have a less-than-significant impact on your speaking business? What does it take to differentiate yourself, so you become a “movie star” of speakers, rather than merely one of the pack? with Scott McKain, CSP, CPAE. MORE
If you’re a speaker, you don’t get to be as good as Susan until and unless you put in the hours and rehearse, rehearse, rehearse. Few of us have climbed a mountain or won a top sales prize, so those that have done so are worth paying attention to for what they have to say. Fewer still have climbed a really big mountain, like, say, McKinley, or won a President’s Club award – the kind that go out to the very best salespeople. MORE
My final entry in this top ten list of great contemporary business speakers is a sentimental favorite: Sir Ken Robinson. Robinson is passionately devoted to spreading creativity around, first in education, and then in the rest of human endeavor. I’m wholeheartedly with him on this project; it’s a life-long cause of mine too. MORE
The post Is Speaking a 24/7 business? Speaking Business Strategy building a speaking business speaker training tips for business successEvery time my husband and I drive up to our cottage, 3 hours north of our home, he teases me about my inability to put down my phone. While we are on the road, I am trying my darnedest to whittle down my In Basket so that when we get back I don’t have a […]. 5 tips to Taking a Break appeared first on Jane Atkinson. MORE
I’ve always thought that I completely lacked patience in my business, but when I look back over my dozen years as an entrepreneur plus nearly 20 more in this industry, I realized I’ve always been in […]. Speaker Marketing Speaking Business Strategy Speaking Profession podcast podcasting public speaking as a business speaker industry speaking engagement speaking industryPatience. It’s not my strong suit. Is it yours? MORE
We’ll be taking new registrations for the next session of 8 Weeks to Business Acceleration until Monday, August 3rd. ctt title=”#Speakers accelerate & position […]. Events Speaker Marketing Speaking Business Strategy accelarate business speakers speaking business MORE
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. Today we welcome one of my long-time friends and someone I have had great respect for in the business for more than 30 years now, Holli Catchpole. The post Industry Trends and Speaker Do’s and Don’ts with Holli Catchpole appeared first on Jane Atkinson. What we do and don’t do for speakers. MORE
Speaker Net News SpeakerNet News is a free weekly email newsletter sent each Friday to more than 8,500 professional speakers, consultants, trainers, and authors. If that description fits you then be sure to register for this free newsletter written by professional speakers for professional speakers. Executive Speech Coach & Business Presentation Skills Expert George Torok www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com. MORE
I’m closing out my series on current speakers and their books with another counter-intuitive choice: Bishop T. What can business speakers learn from this powerful preacher? It’s a lesson that many a business speaker needs to learn. Two great lessons from the Bishop that all business speakers would do well to remember – and make their own. MORE
This is the first blog in a series about great contemporary business speakers. I’m starting with a certifiable rock star of the business speaking circuit: Tim Sanders. Tim’s the author of two very successful previous books: Love is the Killer App , and The Likeability Factor , and he’s an amazing speaker with tons of energy, enthusiasm, and, well, likeability. What makes Tim a good speaker? MORE
Once again, Andrew Dlugan at Six Minutes has posted an excellent list of gifts for speakers. You should find excellent gifts in all price ranges on both our lists, whether for the seasoned pro or for the busy speaker-around-the-office. (My MORE
We have launched a prize to be awarded to an outstanding figure in the business world who speaks well. This is the fourth year that judges from the UK Speechwriters’ Guild have selected the Business Communicator of the Year. He uses self-deprecating humour to talk about business. MORE
He’s a brilliant, charismatic speaker, because he embodies the 2 secrets of charisma: focus and passion. Jim Collins, author most famously of Good to Great and Built to Last , doesn’t speak in public all that often, but when he does, he’s worth hearing. Most people think that charisma is something that’s innate, something you’re born with, as if there were charismatic babies. Well, guess what? All babies are charismatic. MORE
A common area I see many people working to build their speaking business explore is working with a speakers bureau to get more gigs. While for some, this can prove to be highly effective, it isn’t for every speaker. Speaker Marketing Speakers Bureaus, Vendors, etc., MORE
Today, The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is being brought to you by the Inner Circle Mastermind. So how does a speaker go from a $10,000 keynote to $30,000 keynote? And more importantly, I’m going to make sure you actually IMPLEMENT them in your business. The post Platform and Business Skills that Result in Spin Off with Walter Bond appeared first on Jane Atkinson. Today, The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is being brought to you by the Inner Circle Mastermind. MORE
My friend keynote speaker and Emmy winning pal Bill Stainton delivers a great keynote speech about the 5 best decisions the Beatles made and why we should adapt them. 1,500 professional speakers of all ages acted as if they were at a rock show. MORE
The irony of the speaking world is that although speakers want gigs, most don’t feel comfortable selling themselves. They would rather hand that particular part of the business to someone else by hiring a speaker’s agent. My first exposure to this aspect of the speaking business came at the age of 25 when I got […]. The post Hiring That Elusive Speaker’s Agent appeared first on Jane Atkinson. MORE
For my sixth pick of great contemporary business speakers, I’m going with David Meerman Scott. His previous book, The New Rules of PR and Marketing continues to be a bestseller and it was that book that first propelled David onto the national and international stage as a speaker on a ‘must-have’ subject, the new social media and viral marketing. You can check him out at: [link]. MORE
What to Say When.You’re Dying on the Platform: A Complete Resource for Speakers, Trainers, and Executives. by Lily Walters. MORE
Anyone in the public speaking business has likely paused at the news that Steve Jobs has resigned from the iconic Apple Computer. Jobs has consistently been one of the most powerful and best role models for business speakers in high tech. MORE
Business speakers are speakers whose target audience is business professionals. Their primary role is to motivate and inform people in business. The demand for business speakers is high. Even with the high demand for business speakers, this is a role not just any speaker can fill. A business speaker must have experience and solid expertise in the field. What are the qualities of a good Business Speaker? MORE
A bureau’s first responsibility is to satisfy its clients — organizations who hire speakers. They want to place speakers who are: &# The easiest to book. Meaning… they’re famous, they get rave reviews, they don’t require much publicity, their presence as a keynote speaker at an event will increase attendance, etc. &# Exclusive with them. All other things being equal, why not place the higher fee speaker? &# Dependable. MORE
Can a speaker inspire an audience with a negative message? The short answer is ‘no’, but of course you’re thinking about politicians – just to take a particularly blatant example – who appear to inspire their followers with all sorts of negative messages, so you’re thinking, ‘certainly a speaker can!’ If we know we have a problem already, we want to hear that you (as a speaker-leader) understand it. MORE
Executive Speech Coach & Business Presentation Skills Expert George Torok www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com. boardroom presentation skills presentation skills coaching business presentations MORE
Six Steps to a Successful Small Business Content Marketing Strategy - Content Marketing Today , September 4, 2009. Interview: Jane Atkinson - The Wealthy Speaker - Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking , September 12, 2009. Why Being Visual Can Bring Beautiful Business Results - Content Marketing Today , September 18, 2009. 6 Secrets to Making Online Video Work for Small Business - Content Marketing Today , September 25, 2009. Business (121). MORE
In the case of the economy and our speaking business, the pendulum still applies. See you soon Wealthy Speakers! Most Recent Post Economy Speaking Business Speaker BookingsThe pendulum idea applies to nearly everything in life. MORE
Business Speaker Related Topics Pivotal Public Speaking
NOVEMBER 12, 2011
Business speakers are speakers whose target audience is business professionals. Their primary role is to motivate and inform people in business. The demand for business speakers is high. Even with the high demand for business speakers, this is a role not just any speaker can fill. A business speaker must have experience and solid expertise in the field. What are the qualities of a good Business Speaker?
Public Speaking Advice and Commentary
SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
No list of great contemporary business speakers would be complete without Seth Godin. As a speaker, Seth has the persona of an approachable, down-to-earth academic, very smart and savvy. Many blogs, and speakers, could benefit from Godin’s economy, simplicity, and style. You can see him here, talking about marketing to Google a few years ago: [link].
Speaker Launcher
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
A common area I see many people working to build their speaking business explore is working with a speakers bureau to get more gigs. While for some, this can prove to be highly effective, it isn’t for every speaker. Speaker Marketing Speakers Bureaus, Vendors, etc.,
Fripp THE Executive Speech Coach
AUGUST 7, 2010
My friend keynote speaker and Emmy winning pal Bill Stainton delivers a great keynote speech about the 5 best decisions the Beatles made and why we should adapt them. 1,500 professional speakers of all ages acted as if they were at a rock show.
Public Speaking Advice and Commentary
SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
This is the first blog in a series about great contemporary business speakers. I’m starting with a certifiable rock star of the business speaking circuit: Tim Sanders. Tim’s the author of two very successful previous books: Love is the Killer App , and The Likeability Factor , and he’s an amazing speaker with tons of energy, enthusiasm, and, well, likeability. What makes Tim a good speaker?
Public Speaking Advice and Commentary
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
No top-ten list of great contemporary business speakers would be complete without Marcus Buckingham. Marcus is a phenomenon – a polished speaker able to project a poised, conversational, comfortable demeanor on small screens and in big halls, and a bestselling author several times over.
Public Speaking Advice and Commentary
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
Called “One of the Most Influential Women in Technology” by Fast Company, Charlene Li is an accomplished speaker on the subject of social media -- the topic of her notable book Groundswell (Harvard Business Press, 2008) and her research. Charlene was a V-P and analyst at Forrester Research and a Harvard Business School graduate before she launched her own company, the Altimeter Group, last year.
Public Speaking Advice and Commentary
SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
Guy Kawasaki epitomizes Silicon Valley cool – he’s a former Apple employee, now a venture capitalist. He’s written books on entrepreneurship that eschew grand theories in favor of practical advice: The Art of the Start ( [link] ) and Reality Check ( [link] ). I recommend both highly if you’re an entrepreneur or you have those cravings.
Public Speaking Advice and Commentary
SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
He’s a brilliant, charismatic speaker, because he embodies the 2 secrets of charisma: focus and passion. Jim Collins, author most famously of Good to Great and Built to Last , doesn’t speak in public all that often, but when he does, he’s worth hearing. Most people think that charisma is something that’s innate, something you’re born with, as if there were charismatic babies. Well, guess what? All babies are charismatic.
Public Speaking Advice and Commentary
SEPTEMBER 18, 2009
If you’re a speaker, you don’t get to be as good as Susan until and unless you put in the hours and rehearse, rehearse, rehearse. Few of us have climbed a mountain or won a top sales prize, so those that have done so are worth paying attention to for what they have to say. Fewer still have climbed a really big mountain, like, say, McKinley, or won a President’s Club award – the kind that go out to the very best salespeople.
Public Speaking Advice and Commentary
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
For my sixth pick of great contemporary business speakers, I’m going with David Meerman Scott. His previous book, The New Rules of PR and Marketing continues to be a bestseller and it was that book that first propelled David onto the national and international stage as a speaker on a ‘must-have’ subject, the new social media and viral marketing. You can check him out at: [link].
Fripp THE Executive Speech Coach
AUGUST 7, 2010
My friend keynote speaker and Emmy winning pal Bill Stainton delivers a great keynote speech about the 5 best decisions the Beatles made and why we should adapt them. At the National Speakers Association convention in the year that NSA Rocked he gave one of the most fun, exciting, creative keynotes I have ever heard. 1,500 professional speakers of all ages acted as if they were at a rock show. Also, once in a while I help executives become rock star business presenters.
Speaker Launcher
MAY 8, 2018
The post Is Speaking a 24/7 business? Speaking Business Strategy building a speaking business speaker training tips for business successEvery time my husband and I drive up to our cottage, 3 hours north of our home, he teases me about my inability to put down my phone. While we are on the road, I am trying my darnedest to whittle down my In Basket so that when we get back I don’t have a […]. 5 tips to Taking a Break appeared first on Jane Atkinson.
Speaker Launcher
MARCH 27, 2018
I’ve always thought that I completely lacked patience in my business, but when I look back over my dozen years as an entrepreneur plus nearly 20 more in this industry, I realized I’ve always been in […]. Speaker Marketing Speaking Business Strategy Speaking Profession podcast podcasting public speaking as a business speaker industry speaking engagement speaking industryPatience. It’s not my strong suit. Is it yours?
Speaker Launcher
JULY 15, 2015
We’ll be taking new registrations for the next session of 8 Weeks to Business Acceleration until Monday, August 3rd. ctt title=”#Speakers accelerate & position […]. Events Speaker Marketing Speaking Business Strategy accelarate business speakers speaking business
Speaker Launcher
MAY 4, 2016
The irony of the speaking world is that although speakers want gigs, most don’t feel comfortable selling themselves. They would rather hand that particular part of the business to someone else by hiring a speaker’s agent. My first exposure to this aspect of the speaking business came at the age of 25 when I got […]. The post Hiring That Elusive Speaker’s Agent appeared first on Jane Atkinson.
Speaker Launcher
MARCH 10, 2016
Most Recent Post Presentation Skills Speaking Profession elephant in the room speaker business speaker dilemma speaking skillsLast weekend at the Oscars, Chris Rock took dead aim at the elephant in the room by addressing the #OscarsSoWhite controversy. Like him or hate him, he (and the Oscar’s producers) dove head first into the debate and showed the audience that they were serious about seeking change. So how does this translate to speaking? […].
Speaker Launcher
MAY 5, 2011
In the case of the economy and our speaking business, the pendulum still applies. See you soon Wealthy Speakers! Most Recent Post Economy Speaking Business Speaker BookingsThe pendulum idea applies to nearly everything in life.
Pivotal Public Speaking
MARCH 12, 2012
What happens: You get an incoming call from someone who needs a speaker. You can just see all the spin-off business – and then reality hits. Either the prospect goes silent or after chasing them for several weeks, you learn another speaker was chosen. What’s going on: The person you talked to was assigned to find a speaker but wasn’t told the budget. They begin the conversation with, “We are not looking for a speaker.
Pivotal Public Speaking
NOVEMBER 22, 2009
Are you experiencing repeat and referral business time after time? Life-changing, transformational speakers are those who are captivatingly authentic. Tags: public speaking public speaking business speakers speaking speaking career with Glenna Salsbury, CSP, CPAE.
Pivotal Public Speaking
JUNE 1, 2011
A bureau’s first responsibility is to satisfy its clients — organizations who hire speakers. They want to place speakers who are: &# The easiest to book. Meaning… they’re famous, they get rave reviews, they don’t require much publicity, their presence as a keynote speaker at an event will increase attendance, etc. &# Exclusive with them. All other things being equal, why not place the higher fee speaker? &# Dependable.
Pivotal Public Speaking
SEPTEMBER 18, 2009
What if you could find a way to make the fluctuations in the economy have a less-than-significant impact on your speaking business? What does it take to differentiate yourself, so you become a “movie star” of speakers, rather than merely one of the pack? with Scott McKain, CSP, CPAE.
Executive Speech Coach
JANUARY 31, 2018
Enjoy this 5 minute video interview about how to avoid the most common and annoying mistakes that business presenters commit. business presentations career tips communication
Speaker Launcher
JULY 24, 2018
Imagine this: You are a busy speaker who stands in the glow of audience appreciation for an hour out of your day, and then what? Most Recent Post Speaking Profession Epic Keynote professional speaker speaker coach speaking speaking businessThey say it’s lonely at the top. You’re eating alone in yet another hotel room or airport restaurant. Who does someone, who is put up on a pedestal, go to […].
Speaker Launcher
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
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. Today we welcome one of my long-time friends and someone I have had great respect for in the business for more than 30 years now, Holli Catchpole.
Speaker Launcher
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
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. Today we welcome one of my long-time friends and someone I have had great respect for in the business for more than 30 years now, Holli Catchpole. The post Industry Trends and Speaker Do’s and Don’ts with Holli Catchpole appeared first on Jane Atkinson. What we do and don’t do for speakers.
Pivotal Public Speaking
SEPTEMBER 1, 2012
What to Say When.You’re Dying on the Platform: A Complete Resource for Speakers, Trainers, and Executives. by Lily Walters.
Pivotal Public Speaking
SEPTEMBER 1, 2012
What to Say When.You’re Dying on the Platform: A Complete Resource for Speakers, Trainers, and Executives. by Lily Walters.
Speaker Launcher
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Today, The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is being brought to you by the Inner Circle Mastermind. So how does a speaker go from a $10,000 keynote to $30,000 keynote? And more importantly, I’m going to make sure you actually IMPLEMENT them in your business. The post Platform and Business Skills that Result in Spin Off with Walter Bond appeared first on Jane Atkinson. Today, The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is being brought to you by the Inner Circle Mastermind.
Public Speaking Advice and Commentary
MARCH 8, 2010
I’m closing out my series on current speakers and their books with another counter-intuitive choice: Bishop T. What can business speakers learn from this powerful preacher? It’s a lesson that many a business speaker needs to learn. Two great lessons from the Bishop that all business speakers would do well to remember – and make their own.
Executive Speech Coach
MAY 4, 2008
Professional Speaker - George Torok George Torok is a professional business speaker that specializes in personal marketing and presentation skills. This is a speaker that you have to see and hear soon. Your business future could depend on it.
DeFinis Communications
AUGUST 25, 2011
Anyone in the public speaking business has likely paused at the news that Steve Jobs has resigned from the iconic Apple Computer. Jobs has consistently been one of the most powerful and best role models for business speakers in high tech.
Speaking Pro Central Posts
OCTOBER 6, 2009
Six Steps to a Successful Small Business Content Marketing Strategy - Content Marketing Today , September 4, 2009. Interview: Jane Atkinson - The Wealthy Speaker - Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking , September 12, 2009. Why Being Visual Can Bring Beautiful Business Results - Content Marketing Today , September 18, 2009. 6 Secrets to Making Online Video Work for Small Business - Content Marketing Today , September 25, 2009. Business (121).
Speak Schmeak
NOVEMBER 30, 2009
Once again, Andrew Dlugan at Six Minutes has posted an excellent list of gifts for speakers. You should find excellent gifts in all price ranges on both our lists, whether for the seasoned pro or for the busy speaker-around-the-office. (My
Executive Speech Coach
MAY 28, 2008
Executive Speech Coach & Business Presentation Skills Expert George Torok www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com. boardroom presentation skills presentation skills coaching business presentations
Public Speaking Advice and Commentary
FEBRUARY 1, 2010
So instead of focusing on the gestures themselves, to look natural as a speaker, focus on the underlying intent or emotion that you’re trying to convey. Many business speakers run into problems here because they believe – erroneously – that emotions should be kept out of business and speaking about business. To the contrary, any business speaker with charisma expresses emotions clearly and forcefully.
Public Speaking Advice and Commentary
OCTOBER 2, 2009
My final entry in this top ten list of great contemporary business speakers is a sentimental favorite: Sir Ken Robinson. Robinson is passionately devoted to spreading creativity around, first in education, and then in the rest of human endeavor. I’m wholeheartedly with him on this project; it’s a life-long cause of mine too.
Max Atkinson
FEBRUARY 5, 2013
We have launched a prize to be awarded to an outstanding figure in the business world who speaks well. This is the fourth year that judges from the UK Speechwriters’ Guild have selected the Business Communicator of the Year. He uses self-deprecating humour to talk about business.
Executive Speech Coach
NOVEMBER 7, 2008
Speaker Net News SpeakerNet News is a free weekly email newsletter sent each Friday to more than 8,500 professional speakers, consultants, trainers, and authors. If that description fits you then be sure to register for this free newsletter written by professional speakers for professional speakers. Executive Speech Coach & Business Presentation Skills Expert George Torok www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com.
Speak Schmeak
NOVEMBER 30, 2009
Once again, Andrew Dlugan at Six Minutes has posted an excellent list of gifts for speakers. You should find excellent gifts in all price ranges on both our lists, whether for the seasoned pro or for the busy speaker-around-the-office. (My Download audio here.
Max Atkinson
SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
An added bonus this year was a Strictly Come Dancing style UK Business Speaker of the Year Award on the eve of the conference. I've often said that professional speechwriting is a bit like robbing banks. It's a job that's done in isolated secrecy. You can't boast about your successes.
Public Speaking Advice and Commentary
NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Can a speaker inspire an audience with a negative message? The short answer is ‘no’, but of course you’re thinking about politicians – just to take a particularly blatant example – who appear to inspire their followers with all sorts of negative messages, so you’re thinking, ‘certainly a speaker can!’ If we know we have a problem already, we want to hear that you (as a speaker-leader) understand it.
Executive Speech Coach
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
tags: presentation design ) See the other entries in the contest at SlideShare.net George Torok Motivational Business Speaker Presentation Skills Coach Executive Speech Coach, Business presentation tips from George Torok, the Speech Coach for Executives. Executive Speech Coach & Business Presentation Skills Expert George Torok www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com. presentations tips business presentations PowerPoint presentation coach
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