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So Tuesday, back in town and focused on the wedding, I called six venues for a small dinner party in private dining space.Only half of them responded the same day. We do have a room available on March 15th for dinner. When I asked if she would email me a photo of the room (not on website) and menus, she asked me to email her because she was driving (could she not pull over?) Selling Skills Communication Skills how to say it to sell it sales success sales training SpeakerSue MORE
Find some interesting facts about the city, the venue, the organization and pass those along. Follow up with a tweet or two about what you learned from the conference and how much you enjoyed yourself, the city, the venue, the people you met, the hotel, etc. Last but not least, don’t leave your Twitter and hashtag savvy, bored 13 year old son alone in the hotel room in a hotel with weak (bad for gamers) WiFi. MORE
He felt that larger venues allow time for preparation. He usually walks away wondering if he has left them thinking more about his rambling communication skills than his brilliant ideas. You're right that many people are less intimidated when they prepare for a speech than when they must communicate off the cuff in more informal settings. "I'm an emergency room nurse," she said. I am Patricia Fripp, and I work in the communications department." MORE
and How many rooms will be required?'” When do they ask about the purpose of the meeting or what’s the one most important factor to a great meeting or what persuaded them to look at new venues?” Articulate care and value in every communication to move the needle forward and create raving fans. MORE
Last week, I spoke to the Washington chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators about social networking, blogging and other so-called "new" media tools for communicators. The venue didn't allow for Internet access, eliminating the chance for live demonstrations of any of my examples. So my biggest challenge would be using old-fashioned tools--slides, a mic and my live speaking skills--to describe a new frontier of communications. MORE
I didn''t initially intend to blog about chairing the European Speechwriters Network autumn leadership and communication conference in Brussels. Get a feel for the space: I have the preparedness gene, so I checked out photos of the room online and made sure I dropped by the venue the day before when the organizer would be there. Have redundant systems: We were in a room with a permanent setup for panels and news conferences, with a great sound system. MORE
So they have to communicate through an interpreter. Make sure that the technician remains at the venue in case problems arise. Usually, you can see the interpreters at the back of the room in their booth. Lost in Translation is a terrific film that received critical acclaim when it was released in 2003. Starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johanson, it’s the story of an aging actor and a young college graduate who meet in Tokyo and develop a touching friendship. MORE
April 12, 2011 Posts Comments The Speaker Point Helping you master public speaking and communication skills Home Delivery Speech Analysis Making Money Preparation Reviews About Book Review: Confessions of a Public Speaker February 16, 2011 By Alex Cequea View Comments Scott Berkun’s Confessions of a Public Speaker is an enjoyable read with lots of nuggets and insightful information. I believe that the better we can communicate, the more change we can create in the world. MORE
Last year, I had the pleasure of working with Rui and João when I spoke at the Effective Communication 2010 conference in Porto, Portugal. Recently, João posted photos of the speaking venue at the upcoming conference on the District 59 Spring Conference Facebook Page. Seasoned public speakers understand the importance of being familiar with the speaking venue prior to the actual event. Seeing the room in advance is important. The room is wide and deep. MORE
Be empowering - My goal with building events is to put the right people together in a room. Great speakers, great content, great venue, great networking - all may still be in place. Some webinar tools like Adobe Connect have break-out room capabilities, and have always wondered if anyone has used them in a conference format. The venue has to be in a good location, easy to get to and comfortable. A large hotel will have varied sized meeting rooms for different events. MORE
Directions to the rest rooms. A basic floor plan of the speaking room that includes the location/orientation (North, South, East, West) of any windows and whether or not those windows have blackout shades or some other ability for reducing or eliminating sunlight. Confirmation as to how the temperature in the room can be adjusted, if possible. Confirmation as to whether there will be other events going on in adjacent rooms and, if so, details of the events. MORE
When we think of public speaking, the traditional image that comes to mind is a person standing in the front of a room full of people. At conference tables, on panels, and in other small venues, it can be considered awkward to stand when speaking. However, if the panel is not on a stage, and you're seated at eye level with the audience, and there are more than 20 or 30 people in the room, then you should stand. MORE
If 200 people are in a room and you speak for a half hour, you are taking up 100 hours of people’s time. You should plan to arrive at the venue with plenty of time to spare and go to the room at least one hour prior to when you go on. You may need to arrive much earlier if there are sessions before yours because you will want to set up and test your equipment and stand on the stage to get a feel of the room. MORE
While I'm moving this week, I've invited some of my favorite public speaking and communications bloggers to guest post here on Speak Schmeak. professor in the Communication Studies department at Highline Community College. I tell students that they can do this technique anywhere: In the car, and even at the speaking venue (I say, “Hold up your notes and whisper and people will think you’re practicing.”). MORE
We all know how important nonverbal communication is to presentations - facial expressions, tone, eye contact and so forth. When you’re a presenter, you know you’re in trouble when you arrive to find a room where the audience needs the Hubble Space Telescope to pick up your distant signals. It creates a barrier to communication and makes you look like something to be feared. Once the seats are filled, get the venue staff to add a few more at the back. MORE
What separates experts now: the signature style™, a way of communicating that sets you apart from other speakers. How you illustrate your points is the best venue to show your style. Tell-tale signs of an amateur communicator: your stories ramble and are "slow" Your explanations go from explaining to "preaching and teaching" Your choice of stories focuses on you, crossing the line between confidence and arrogance. MORE
Get away from using bullets as the sole method of communicating your points. Show data on your slides only if the charts or graphs are simple, clean, and data points large enough to be seen in the back of the room. Other visuals might include props, toys, posters, videos or costumes, depending on the venue and the audience. MORE
This year, it struck me that the sermon is the one time during the service when the focus is on communication between people, rather than between people and God. From the Green Room: Remember, there is no such thing as "public speaking". I agree, it's all about the personal connection, even in large venues. Sunday, September 12, 2010 The Power of the Sermon What is the real power of a sermon? MORE
At this point, determining the best wedding venue is most important. “I’m sorry but this room is set for a meeting so you may not be able to envision your wedding but believe me, it’s really beautiful,” doesn’t cut it. I get that the room could be committed but either: tell us when we’re setting the appointment, or have actual photos loaded on an iPad or in somewhere where we can see beautiful. MORE
10 Tips to Improve Your Speech What Does it Mean to "Be Strong" The Importance of Communication - An Interview with NUS Students FREE MATERIALS! Categories Articles Body Language Coaching Communicating with Children Dealing with People Effective Emceeing (Tips!) I’ve found that walking around the room and gentle gesticulating from time to time allows me to dissipate my nervous energy. Communication Resource Centre! The venue was so small. MORE
Being consciously present while interacting with your fans or customers, especially in a crowded room, takes some practice. How often do we mentally check out before we've actually left the venue? Most Recent Post Communications for speakers Professional Speakers Speaker FansAfter returning home from one of the best CAPS (Canadian Association of Professional Speakers) meetings I have ever attended, I am evaluating my behavior. More specifically, my PRESENCE at the event. MORE
A couple of the speakers that day spent all of their time talking to either the left or right side of the room and never addressed the audience. This just says to everyone in the room that you feel trapped up there. The faster we speak, the less likely we will communicate what we want to them. Cliffords stage presence communicates that hes has so many things to talk about and is so damn excited to be there that he cant contain himself. MORE
Panel three: Kathleen Melville, communications coordinator for Teachers Lead Philly and teacher at Constitution High School Christine Carlson, founder, Greater Center City Neighborhoods School Coalition 3:50 p.m. MORE
When we think of public speaking, the traditional image that comes to mind is a person standing in the front of a room full of people. At conference tables, on panels, and in other small venues, it can be considered awkward to stand when speaking. However, if the panel is not on a stage, and you're seated at eye level with the audience, and there are more than 20 or 30 people in the room, then you should stand. MORE
Check out the venue beforehand Many speakers are flummoxed by something unexpected at the venue. Even the great ones are – Seth Godin once told me that the reason he displayed some awkward body language at a TED speech was that he was thrown off by the unexpected presence of a piano on stage that restricted his room to move. (He Tags: Audience-Centered Speaking Authenticity Non-verbal Communication Public Speaking Rehearsal MORE
You might want to get better at networking, develop leadership and communication skills, or provide in-house training to new employees. Start talking to your contacts and looking for events, trade shows, conferences, adult education programs and other venues that use paid speakers. Finally, don't forget to re-package your materials into audio, video, e-books and other digital media that you can sell online or at the back of the room at speaking engagements. MORE
I also pointed out that, by the time he got up to speak, everyone else would be at different stages of intoxicaion and he would have the advantage of being one of the few people in the room with a clear head. Then, when the time came for him to speak, this normally articulate and entertaining communicator slurred his words, and rambled on for what everyone agreed afterwards was far too long. Thank everyone involved in organising the event, preparing food, booking venue, etc. MORE
Panel three: Kathleen Melville, communications coordinator for Teachers Lead Philly and teacher at Constitution High School Christine Carlson, founder, Greater Center City Neighborhoods School Coalition 3:50 p.m. MORE
Now these notes are going digital on Twitter or via conference-provided chat rooms. But the conversation was roaring through the room via twitter. I asked questions the audience was asking, and I immediately felt the tenor of the room shift towards my favor. While the back channel gets to connect with their circle as they sit in a roomful of people they don’t know, they may be missing the opportunity to meet new people sitting around them. MORE
Many Mozilla contributors offer tech talks, workshops, and classes at venues ranging from classrooms and cafes to co-working spaces and conference centers around the world. Many communication channels, many tool cultures, and varying degrees of access to information. Most participants are not native English speakers, but must be willing and able to communicate in English to participate in this program. Denise ran the room with calm and benevolent authority. MORE
10 Tips to Improve Your Speech What Does it Mean to "Be Strong" The Importance of Communication - An Interview with NUS Students FREE MATERIALS! Categories Articles Body Language Coaching Communicating with Children Dealing with People Effective Emceeing (Tips!) B e Early – Reach the event venue before the first guest arrive so that logistical and technical (ie: microphone tests and the sound system) matters can be ironed out. MORE
A good tip is to arrive early to minimize any surprises and to make adjustments depending on the configuration of the room. I was surprised when I got to the venue in NYC that every man and woman was dressed in formal business wear, and every man was wearing a tie. My favorite line from the book: “I think communication is so firsbern.” The greatest presentation lessons will never be found in a book on using PowerPoint (or any other presentation tool). MORE
Panel three: Kathleen Melville, communications coordinator for Teachers Lead Philly and teacher at Constitution High School Christine Carlson, founder, Greater Center City Neighborhoods School Coalition 3:50 p.m. MORE
Panel three: Kathleen Melville, communications coordinator for Teachers Lead Philly and teacher at Constitution High School Christine Carlson, founder, Greater Center City Neighborhoods School Coalition 3:50 p.m. MORE
While I'm moving this week, I've invited some of my favorite public speaking and communications bloggers to guest post here on Speak Schmeak. professor in the Communication Studies department at Highline Community College. I tell students that they can do this technique anywhere: In the car, and even at the speaking venue (I say, “Hold up your notes and whisper and people will think you’re practicing.”). MORE
Small audiences can be okay, but if they spread out throughout a large auditorium, this will sap much of the group dynamic out - that feeling that a lot of people all made the same decision to attend, and are excited - that validates everyone in the room. The Venue - we plan to be in auditoriums and rooms that fit our audiences, but it doesnt always work out, as touched upon in #2. MORE
It is sometimes difficult to get good quality of a speech in front of an audience, and what's good for a room might not make for good web presence. I'm sorry, but if you're charging over $1K for tickets, you have more than enough room for speaking fees. We did all of PodCamp Boston at a kick ass, first class venue, WITH some food and a party, for $35,000 TOTAL, for 450 people, and managed just $50 per person. MORE
Another trick to make the story real for listeners in the room, if you are presenting any kind of statistics or numbers, is to express them in relation to the size to the audience or the population of the city where you are speaking. So you could say, “Every five minutes, 300 women, as many as there are people in this room, die in childbirth.” The speech turned into a communicators’ love fest. The audience was a large group of government communicators. MORE
All communication should beappropriate for a professional audience including people of many differentbackgrounds. Sexual language and imagery isnot appropriate for any conference venue, including talks. one prominent member bellowed at me while I was speaking to one of his male friends in a roomful of colleagues. I will not forget that one of my professional groups turned its back on me when I complained about sexual harrassment at our conferences. MORE
If your meeting is in a conference center or hotel, ensure that there are clear directions from the main entrances to your meeting room. Check with the venue staff. Check the room and test your equipment Visit the presentation room before anyone arrives. Get into the room and get comfortable with it. At least plan to arrive one hour before the program begins so you can get into the empty room. MORE
But–even this is debatable as one of the tweets coded in this bucket does contribute to the “feel” of the room in a funny way: Lots of trust issues in this crowd, come see me for a hug. sxsw @amyrsward meeting up with @carribugbee after session in front of room, audience-left. Let’s meet in ctr of room b/w 1st & 2nd sections after panel #sxswfsn #gov20 So, What? We are looking at this same analysis at a handful of additional venues. MORE
It’s no secret…the higher up the corporate ladder you go, the more important your public speaking and communications skills become. If so, how do you feel about facing a room full of senior management or at least 5 around a board room table, all staring at you? All business communications are important, but with senior management as your audience, you are in the hot seat. This is a good venue to add value and build your leadership skills. MORE
Smart phones out, we started looking for alternate venues. Same for McDonalds, even though it had a private meeting room (the only one I''ve ever seen in a McDs, actually). Have a Communication Plan. Not that long ago, the dealership pulled up all the carpet in the facility, and closed our room down, without notice. What are YOUR venue horror stories, and how have you solved them - or not? MORE
Speak and Deliver
JANUARY 3, 2015
Smart phones out, we started looking for alternate venues. Same for McDonalds, even though it had a private meeting room (the only one I''ve ever seen in a McDs, actually). Have a Communication Plan. Not that long ago, the dealership pulled up all the carpet in the facility, and closed our room down, without notice. What are YOUR venue horror stories, and how have you solved them - or not?
Fripp THE Executive Speech Coach
APRIL 28, 2010
He felt that larger venues allow time for preparation. He usually walks away wondering if he has left them thinking more about his rambling communication skills than his brilliant ideas. You're right that many people are less intimidated when they prepare for a speech than when they must communicate off the cuff in more informal settings. "I'm an emergency room nurse," she said. I am Patricia Fripp, and I work in the communications department."
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Manner of Speaking
OCTOBER 29, 2010
Directions to the rest rooms. A basic floor plan of the speaking room that includes the location/orientation (North, South, East, West) of any windows and whether or not those windows have blackout shades or some other ability for reducing or eliminating sunlight. Confirmation as to how the temperature in the room can be adjusted, if possible. Confirmation as to whether there will be other events going on in adjacent rooms and, if so, details of the events.
Manner of Speaking
APRIL 11, 2011
Last year, I had the pleasure of working with Rui and João when I spoke at the Effective Communication 2010 conference in Porto, Portugal. Recently, João posted photos of the speaking venue at the upcoming conference on the District 59 Spring Conference Facebook Page. Seasoned public speakers understand the importance of being familiar with the speaking venue prior to the actual event. Seeing the room in advance is important. The room is wide and deep.
Public Speaking Advice and Commentary
SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
Check out the venue beforehand Many speakers are flummoxed by something unexpected at the venue. Even the great ones are – Seth Godin once told me that the reason he displayed some awkward body language at a TED speech was that he was thrown off by the unexpected presence of a piano on stage that restricted his room to move. (He Tags: Audience-Centered Speaking Authenticity Non-verbal Communication Public Speaking Rehearsal
The Speaker Point
FEBRUARY 16, 2011
April 12, 2011 Posts Comments The Speaker Point Helping you master public speaking and communication skills Home Delivery Speech Analysis Making Money Preparation Reviews About Book Review: Confessions of a Public Speaker February 16, 2011 By Alex Cequea View Comments Scott Berkun’s Confessions of a Public Speaker is an enjoyable read with lots of nuggets and insightful information. I believe that the better we can communicate, the more change we can create in the world.
Speaker Launcher
DECEMBER 13, 2010
Being consciously present while interacting with your fans or customers, especially in a crowded room, takes some practice. How often do we mentally check out before we've actually left the venue? Most Recent Post Communications for speakers Professional Speakers Speaker FansAfter returning home from one of the best CAPS (Canadian Association of Professional Speakers) meetings I have ever attended, I am evaluating my behavior. More specifically, my PRESENCE at the event.
SpeakerSue Says...
MAY 7, 2012
At this point, determining the best wedding venue is most important. “I’m sorry but this room is set for a meeting so you may not be able to envision your wedding but believe me, it’s really beautiful,” doesn’t cut it. I get that the room could be committed but either: tell us when we’re setting the appointment, or have actual photos loaded on an iPad or in somewhere where we can see beautiful.
SpeakerSue Says...
MARCH 8, 2013
So Tuesday, back in town and focused on the wedding, I called six venues for a small dinner party in private dining space.Only half of them responded the same day. We do have a room available on March 15th for dinner. When I asked if she would email me a photo of the room (not on website) and menus, she asked me to email her because she was driving (could she not pull over?) Selling Skills Communication Skills how to say it to sell it sales success sales training SpeakerSue
Can You Hear Me Up the Back?
JULY 9, 2009
We all know how important nonverbal communication is to presentations - facial expressions, tone, eye contact and so forth. When you’re a presenter, you know you’re in trouble when you arrive to find a room where the audience needs the Hubble Space Telescope to pick up your distant signals. It creates a barrier to communication and makes you look like something to be feared. Once the seats are filled, get the venue staff to add a few more at the back.
Manner of Speaking
APRIL 8, 2012
So they have to communicate through an interpreter. Make sure that the technician remains at the venue in case problems arise. Usually, you can see the interpreters at the back of the room in their booth. Lost in Translation is a terrific film that received critical acclaim when it was released in 2003. Starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johanson, it’s the story of an aging actor and a young college graduate who meet in Tokyo and develop a touching friendship.
Speak Schmeak
JANUARY 6, 2012
When we think of public speaking, the traditional image that comes to mind is a person standing in the front of a room full of people. At conference tables, on panels, and in other small venues, it can be considered awkward to stand when speaking. However, if the panel is not on a stage, and you're seated at eye level with the audience, and there are more than 20 or 30 people in the room, then you should stand.
Speak Schmeak
AUGUST 18, 2011
While I'm moving this week, I've invited some of my favorite public speaking and communications bloggers to guest post here on Speak Schmeak. professor in the Communication Studies department at Highline Community College. I tell students that they can do this technique anywhere: In the car, and even at the speaking venue (I say, “Hold up your notes and whisper and people will think you’re practicing.”).
Presentation Zen
APRIL 8, 2015
A good tip is to arrive early to minimize any surprises and to make adjustments depending on the configuration of the room. I was surprised when I got to the venue in NYC that every man and woman was dressed in formal business wear, and every man was wearing a tie. My favorite line from the book: “I think communication is so firsbern.” The greatest presentation lessons will never be found in a book on using PowerPoint (or any other presentation tool).
Executive Speech Coach
MARCH 22, 2013
If your meeting is in a conference center or hotel, ensure that there are clear directions from the main entrances to your meeting room. Check with the venue staff. Check the room and test your equipment Visit the presentation room before anyone arrives. Get into the room and get comfortable with it. At least plan to arrive one hour before the program begins so you can get into the empty room.
Speak Schmeak
AUGUST 18, 2011
While I'm moving this week, I've invited some of my favorite public speaking and communications bloggers to guest post here on Speak Schmeak. professor in the Communication Studies department at Highline Community College. I tell students that they can do this technique anywhere: In the car, and even at the speaking venue (I say, “Hold up your notes and whisper and people will think you’re practicing.”).
Speak Schmeak
JANUARY 6, 2012
When we think of public speaking, the traditional image that comes to mind is a person standing in the front of a room full of people. At conference tables, on panels, and in other small venues, it can be considered awkward to stand when speaking. However, if the panel is not on a stage, and you're seated at eye level with the audience, and there are more than 20 or 30 people in the room, then you should stand.
The Eloquent Woman
MARCH 12, 2014
Another trick to make the story real for listeners in the room, if you are presenting any kind of statistics or numbers, is to express them in relation to the size to the audience or the population of the city where you are speaking. So you could say, “Every five minutes, 300 women, as many as there are people in this room, die in childbirth.” The speech turned into a communicators’ love fest. The audience was a large group of government communicators.
Speak Schmeak
JANUARY 6, 2009
Get away from using bullets as the sole method of communicating your points. Show data on your slides only if the charts or graphs are simple, clean, and data points large enough to be seen in the back of the room. Other visuals might include props, toys, posters, videos or costumes, depending on the venue and the audience.
Green Room Speakers
SEPTEMBER 12, 2010
This year, it struck me that the sermon is the one time during the service when the focus is on communication between people, rather than between people and God. From the Green Room: Remember, there is no such thing as "public speaking". I agree, it's all about the personal connection, even in large venues. Sunday, September 12, 2010 The Power of the Sermon What is the real power of a sermon?
The Eloquent Woman
SEPTEMBER 25, 2013
I didn''t initially intend to blog about chairing the European Speechwriters Network autumn leadership and communication conference in Brussels. Get a feel for the space: I have the preparedness gene, so I checked out photos of the room online and made sure I dropped by the venue the day before when the organizer would be there. Have redundant systems: We were in a room with a permanent setup for panels and news conferences, with a great sound system.
Max Atkinson
DECEMBER 6, 2008
I also pointed out that, by the time he got up to speak, everyone else would be at different stages of intoxicaion and he would have the advantage of being one of the few people in the room with a clear head. Then, when the time came for him to speak, this normally articulate and entertaining communicator slurred his words, and rambled on for what everyone agreed afterwards was far too long. Thank everyone involved in organising the event, preparing food, booking venue, etc.
The Eloquent Woman
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
Many Mozilla contributors offer tech talks, workshops, and classes at venues ranging from classrooms and cafes to co-working spaces and conference centers around the world. Many communication channels, many tool cultures, and varying degrees of access to information. Most participants are not native English speakers, but must be willing and able to communicate in English to participate in this program. Denise ran the room with calm and benevolent authority.
Fripp THE Executive Speech Coach
DECEMBER 1, 2009
It’s no secret…the higher up the corporate ladder you go, the more important your public speaking and communications skills become. If so, how do you feel about facing a room full of senior management or at least 5 around a board room table, all staring at you? All business communications are important, but with senior management as your audience, you are in the hot seat. This is a good venue to add value and build your leadership skills.
Speak Schmeak
DECEMBER 22, 2007
You might want to get better at networking, develop leadership and communication skills, or provide in-house training to new employees. Start talking to your contacts and looking for events, trade shows, conferences, adult education programs and other venues that use paid speakers. Finally, don't forget to re-package your materials into audio, video, e-books and other digital media that you can sell online or at the back of the room at speaking engagements.
Speak and Deliver
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
Small audiences can be okay, but if they spread out throughout a large auditorium, this will sap much of the group dynamic out - that feeling that a lot of people all made the same decision to attend, and are excited - that validates everyone in the room. The Venue - we plan to be in auditoriums and rooms that fit our audiences, but it doesnt always work out, as touched upon in #2.
http://delicious.com/akarrer/prospeaker
MARCH 18, 2009
If 200 people are in a room and you speak for a half hour, you are taking up 100 hours of people’s time. You should plan to arrive at the venue with plenty of time to spare and go to the room at least one hour prior to when you go on. You may need to arrive much earlier if there are sessions before yours because you will want to set up and test your equipment and stand on the stage to get a feel of the room.
The Shy Speaker's Guide to Succes on Stage
AUGUST 9, 2007
10 Tips to Improve Your Speech What Does it Mean to "Be Strong" The Importance of Communication - An Interview with NUS Students FREE MATERIALS! Categories Articles Body Language Coaching Communicating with Children Dealing with People Effective Emceeing (Tips!) I’ve found that walking around the room and gentle gesticulating from time to time allows me to dissipate my nervous energy. Communication Resource Centre! The venue was so small.
http://delicious.com/akarrer/prospeaker
MAY 10, 2009
But–even this is debatable as one of the tweets coded in this bucket does contribute to the “feel” of the room in a funny way: Lots of trust issues in this crowd, come see me for a hug. sxsw @amyrsward meeting up with @carribugbee after session in front of room, audience-left. Let’s meet in ctr of room b/w 1st & 2nd sections after panel #sxswfsn #gov20 So, What? We are looking at this same analysis at a handful of additional venues.
http://delicious.com/akarrer/prospeaker
JUNE 30, 2009
Find some interesting facts about the city, the venue, the organization and pass those along. Follow up with a tweet or two about what you learned from the conference and how much you enjoyed yourself, the city, the venue, the people you met, the hotel, etc. Last but not least, don’t leave your Twitter and hashtag savvy, bored 13 year old son alone in the hotel room in a hotel with weak (bad for gamers) WiFi.
The Eloquent Woman
AUGUST 21, 2008
Last week, I spoke to the Washington chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators about social networking, blogging and other so-called "new" media tools for communicators. The venue didn't allow for Internet access, eliminating the chance for live demonstrations of any of my examples. So my biggest challenge would be using old-fashioned tools--slides, a mic and my live speaking skills--to describe a new frontier of communications.
http://delicious.com/akarrer/prospeaker
MAY 1, 2009
Be empowering - My goal with building events is to put the right people together in a room. Great speakers, great content, great venue, great networking - all may still be in place. Some webinar tools like Adobe Connect have break-out room capabilities, and have always wondered if anyone has used them in a conference format. The venue has to be in a good location, easy to get to and comfortable. A large hotel will have varied sized meeting rooms for different events.
http://delicious.com/akarrer/prospeaker
MAY 1, 2009
It is sometimes difficult to get good quality of a speech in front of an audience, and what's good for a room might not make for good web presence. I'm sorry, but if you're charging over $1K for tickets, you have more than enough room for speaking fees. We did all of PodCamp Boston at a kick ass, first class venue, WITH some food and a party, for $35,000 TOTAL, for 450 people, and managed just $50 per person.
http://delicious.com/akarrer/prospeaker
MARCH 1, 2009
Now these notes are going digital on Twitter or via conference-provided chat rooms. But the conversation was roaring through the room via twitter. I asked questions the audience was asking, and I immediately felt the tenor of the room shift towards my favor. While the back channel gets to connect with their circle as they sit in a roomful of people they don’t know, they may be missing the opportunity to meet new people sitting around them.
http://delicious.com/akarrer/prospeaker
MAY 5, 2009
What separates experts now: the signature style™, a way of communicating that sets you apart from other speakers. How you illustrate your points is the best venue to show your style. Tell-tale signs of an amateur communicator: your stories ramble and are "slow" Your explanations go from explaining to "preaching and teaching" Your choice of stories focuses on you, crossing the line between confidence and arrogance.
Speaking Of...
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
Panel three: Kathleen Melville, communications coordinator for Teachers Lead Philly and teacher at Constitution High School Christine Carlson, founder, Greater Center City Neighborhoods School Coalition 3:50 p.m.
Speaking Of...
SEPTEMBER 9, 2013
Panel three: Kathleen Melville, communications coordinator for Teachers Lead Philly and teacher at Constitution High School Christine Carlson, founder, Greater Center City Neighborhoods School Coalition 3:50 p.m.
Speaking Of...
SEPTEMBER 8, 2013
Panel three: Kathleen Melville, communications coordinator for Teachers Lead Philly and teacher at Constitution High School Christine Carlson, founder, Greater Center City Neighborhoods School Coalition 3:50 p.m.
Speaking Of...
SEPTEMBER 7, 2013
Panel three: Kathleen Melville, communications coordinator for Teachers Lead Philly and teacher at Constitution High School Christine Carlson, founder, Greater Center City Neighborhoods School Coalition 3:50 p.m.
http://delicious.com/akarrer/prospeaker
APRIL 30, 2009
A couple of the speakers that day spent all of their time talking to either the left or right side of the room and never addressed the audience. This just says to everyone in the room that you feel trapped up there. The faster we speak, the less likely we will communicate what we want to them. Cliffords stage presence communicates that hes has so many things to talk about and is so damn excited to be there that he cant contain himself.
The Shy Speaker's Guide to Succes on Stage
JUNE 22, 2007
10 Tips to Improve Your Speech What Does it Mean to "Be Strong" The Importance of Communication - An Interview with NUS Students FREE MATERIALS! Categories Articles Body Language Coaching Communicating with Children Dealing with People Effective Emceeing (Tips!) B e Early – Reach the event venue before the first guest arrive so that logistical and technical (ie: microphone tests and the sound system) matters can be ironed out.
The Eloquent Woman
MARCH 26, 2012
All communication should beappropriate for a professional audience including people of many differentbackgrounds. Sexual language and imagery isnot appropriate for any conference venue, including talks. one prominent member bellowed at me while I was speaking to one of his male friends in a roomful of colleagues. I will not forget that one of my professional groups turned its back on me when I complained about sexual harrassment at our conferences.
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