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I’ve just found out that parts of this years National Speakers Association (NSA) conference in San Diego are being livestreamed for free from Sunday June 29th at 5:00pm through Wednesday July 2nd 5:00pm. MORE
In this third edited highlight from the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable call, freelance speechwriter Michael Long shares his impressions of the conference. By listening to Mike you’ll hear a Ragan Conference institution in full flight. MORE
I’m off this week to the 2010 Ragan Speechwriters Conference in Washington DC. It’ll be my fourth conference and the second one at which I’ve presented. Tags: Business Communication Social Media Speechwriting Ragan Speechwiters Conference As in 2009, I’ll be podcasting interviews with attendees and presenters and grabbing some video with my Flip video camera to post to YouTube. It all fits with the [.]. MORE
I am quite excited about an event that is coming up on March 25th and March 26th that I have been invited to be a part of - Hook: The Presentation Conference. Scott Schwertly at Ethos 3 is putting together what looks like an amazing conference. MORE
Duarte Design content developer Katie Gray was attending her first ever speechwriters conference and was impressed by the variety and cross-section of presentations. MORE
In one paragraph, Hoffman describes timeless presentation techniques for snatching free publicity using the conventional press conference system. Everything about a successful press conference must be dramatic, from the announcements and phone calls to the statements themselves. MORE
Next month I’m giving two presentations at the 2010 Ragan Corporate Communicators Conference in Detroit, MI. It’ll be my first ever visit to Motown and my first time at this conference. Tags: Business Communication Keynotes Social Media Speechwriting Ragan Corporate Communicators Conference The event is hosted by General Motors. I’ll be podcasting interviews with attendees and presenters and grabbing some video with my Flip video camera [.]. MORE
I spent part of the weekend at the San Francisco Writers Conference which is organized by the irrepressible Mike Larsen and Elizabeth Pomona. Freelance Work Robb Lightfoot San Francisco Writers Conference MORE
By listening to the Q&A you’ll hear comments and opinions about many aspects of the first day of the Ragan Speechwriters conference. Questions came in from: Freelance speechwriter Pete Weissman asked what was the most unexpected thing about the conference. Freelancer Colin Moorhouse commented on the value of the Ragan Conference and the power of storytelling in speeches. Podcasts Speechwriting Ragan Speechwriters Conference silicon valley speechwriters roundtable MORE
But that dive took many different directions at the Spring Speechwriters and Business Communicators Conference in Cambridge, UK, creatively organized by Brian Jenner and deftly chaired by Alan Barker. MORE
Here is a guest post on communication during conferences. How to Hold Your Own During A Conference. Holding your own in a conference boils down to holding your own in a conversation. Learning how to hold your own in a conference is just like learning a foreign language, which is why simulation training is so important for anyone wanting to maintain a competitive edge. workplace communication communication in conferences conferences MORE
… Events Technology Conference featured…And it’s going to take a whole lot more than just a set of great PowerPoint slides. MORE
Too many conferences are painful to attend; lengthy keynote speeches in windowless hotel rooms, rubber chicken and endless PowerPoint conspire to dull the senses. The recent Tech Policy Summit at the Silverado Country Club in the Napa Valley was a well organized and engaging event. This event was an exception. Here’s a list of the [.]. Business Communication Technology #TPS2012 Tech Policy Summit MORE
The Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable conference call took place Feb 20 at the end of the first day of the 2014 Ragan Speechwriters Conference. Podcasts Speechwriting David Murray Fletcher Dean Jon Favreau Ragan Speechwriters Conference silicon valley speechwriters roundtable MORE
I’m off this month to the 2014 Ragan Speechwriters Conference in Washington DC. It’ll be my fifth conference. Conference Call On Thursday February 20th at 7:15pm (Eastern) I’ll host an [.]. MORE
By a perfect choice of subject matter guaranteed to get a conference giggle. Congratulations Ed Milliband. The leader of Britain’s Labour Party just delivered what can only be called a barn-stormer of a speech. MORE
The finest of the speaking industry will descend on Denver on July 27-30 for NSA Influence 2019, the annual conference of the National Speakers Association (NSA). The post Make the Most of the NSA Influence 2019 Conference appeared first on Jane Atkinson. MORE
Presence Vocal Image conference call engagement perceptionRecently, I facilitated a workshop for a group of people who work in their pajamas. One of them told me that she will do her hair and makeup for the rare call when her customer turns on her video camera, but normally she doesn’t have to worry about being seen. What she has to worry […]. MORE
In this second edited highlight from the call, freelance speechwriter Rosemary King and Douglass Hatcher, VP of Thought Leadership at MasterCard, share their impressions of the conference and specifically the panel they were both on: Chart your career path: Job advice from successful professionals. Podcasts Speechwriting douglass hatcher Ragan Speechwriters Conference rosemary king silicon valley speechwriters roundtable MORE
Next month I’m giving two presentations at the 2010 Ragan Corporate Communicators Conference in Detroit, MI. It’ll be my first ever visit to Motown and my first time at this conference. Tags: Business Communication Keynotes Social Media Speechwriting Ragan Corporate Communicators Conference The event is hosted by General Motors. I’ll be podcasting interviews with attendees and presenters and grabbing some video with my Flip video camera [.]. MORE
Last month, the debate got a little more data in the form of a study about invitations to women speakers at an evolutionary biology conference, which noted that " in 2011, 50% of women declined an invitation to speak compared to 26% of men." MORE
I’m off this week to the 2010 Ragan Speechwriters Conference in Washington DC. It’ll be my fourth conference and the second one at which I’ve presented. Tags: Business Communication Social Media Speechwriting Ragan Speechwiters Conference As in 2009, I’ll be podcasting interviews with attendees and presenters and grabbing some video with my Flip video camera to post to YouTube. It all fits with the [.]. MORE
The Ragan Communications Social Media Best Practices for Communicators Conference, hosted by Cisco Systems, wrapped up on Friday. The 3-day event promised to share ways to “engage employees, build strong customer relationships and create brand buzz online&# using social media. Workshop and presentation topics included: How video is reshaping employee communications Social media tools for PR. Social [.]. Social Media Ragan Communications MORE
I spent most of last week at the American Society for Training and Development ( ASTD ) International Conference and Expo (8000+ attendees) here in Washington, DC at the very impressive Walter E. A month prior to the conference, they set up a LinkedIn group for conference speakers as a forum to ask questions and share ideas/best practices. Attending a conference is both an exhausting and exhilarating experience. MORE
… Continue reading → The post Association of Speakers Clubs Conference in Edinburgh appeared first on Manner of Speaking. As regular readers of this blog know, I co-created a public speaking board game with my good friend and fellow speaker, Florian Mueck: Rhetoric – The Public Speaking Game™. It is available as both a traditional tabletop board game and an app. MORE
I’m off this week to the 2012 Ragan Speechwriters Conference in Washington DC. It’ll be my fourth conference and the second one at which I’ve presented. As in 2009, I’ll be podcasting interviews with attendees and presenters and grabbing some video with my Flip video camera to post to YouTube. It all fits with the [.]. Speechwriting Ragan Communications MORE
From first-time attendees to 10-year veterans, attendees at the 2012 Ragan Speechwriters Conference were uniformly impressed with the event. Speechwriting Ragan Speechwriters ConferenceHear what a random baker’s dozen of the audience had to say. MORE
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The annual Ragan Speechwriters Conference was held March 14 – 16, 2012 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. Unlike other Ragan Conferences I’ve attended, where I had to select a small number of “top [.]. Speechwriting Ragan Speechwriters Conference TwitterOver 200 professional speechwriters met for two days and attended a series of main stage keynotes and break out sessions. MORE
Pick a day of the week, any city, any major hotel, and more often than not there is convention or conference occurring. . I attend my fair share of conferences and conventions every year to watch clients deliver keynotes or participate on panels. At every conference I have ever attended, a few individuals always stand out, and not in a positive way. Uncategorized conference convention convention dos and donts Public Speaking trade show MORE
I’m off this week to the 2010 Ragan Speechwriters Conference in Washington DC. It’ll be my fourth conference and the second one at which I’ve presented. Tags: Business Communication Social Media Speechwriting Ragan Speechwiters Conference As in 2009, I’ll be podcasting interviews with attendees and presenters and grabbing some video with my Flip video camera to post to YouTube. It all fits with the [.]. MORE
This Saturday, February 28 & Sunday, March 1, 2015 award-winning keynote speaker and speech coach Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE hosts a weekend of intense learning that can transform your speaking. Fripp will host World Champions of Public Speaking Mark Brown, Ed Tate, Darren LaCroix and other world-class professional speakers. If you are too busy to […]. Public Speaking LadyChamps15 Patricia Fripp Toastmasters MORE
Some academics have written a paper about tweeting at conferences (thank you @tonyramos for tweeting about it). The paper reports on a survey of tweeters at five different conferences. So that’s it, the first academic paper (that I know of) on Twitter and conferences. MORE
When I''m at a conference by myself, this tip is gold. Here''s a simple networking tip if you, like me, dread walking into rooms full of strangers. Take a look. ?. Networking Video MORE
Next month I’m giving two presentations at the 2010 Ragan Corporate Communicators Conference in Detroit, MI. It’ll be my first ever visit to Motown and my first time at this conference. Tags: Business Communication Keynotes Social Media Speechwriting Ragan Corporate Communicators Conference The event is hosted by General Motors. I’ll be podcasting interviews with attendees and presenters and grabbing some video with my Flip video camera [.]. MORE
The annual Ragan Speechwriters Conference was held March 20 – 22, 2013 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. I was not able to attend this year, but, like anyone who has access to Twitter, I enjoyed following the conference virtually via the hashtag #raganspeech. MORE
Overall, it was a great conference, as usual. By the way, to vicariously attend the conference, go to your Twitter account and search for #pptlive, the hash tag for the conference. One example, from the SXSW conference is discussed here. This year, PPTLive was in Atlanta. MORE
There's a little-observed phenomenon going on in conferences today: Many "mainstream" conferences in all industries feature few women speakers, and women speakers experience serious hurdles to get on their programs. The only exceptions are the women's conferences. MORE
… Presentation Guru Conference Conference featuredBring an idea and leave with a world-class Pitch. We set up Presentation Guru (the “Guru”) to help people share their expertise, skills and knowledge with the world. The Guru is all of the people who make up our amazing community.… MORE
Right now I am sitting in the opening session at the Ragan Speechwriters Conference in the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. Tags: Speechwriting Ragan Speechwriters Conference The event just began and already the energy is amazing. Paul Murphy, chief speechwriter at General Motors, is giving the opening keynote - describing the role executive communications played in the reinvention of the [.]. MORE
Here’s a free On Demand archive of certain presentations from the conference. For speechwriters, I highly recommend Nancy Duarte’s talk “Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences” and Giovanni Livera‘s “Storyboarding Workshop” Both are listed in the tab for Monday June 30. The Tuesday presentation by Jay Baer on the “Speaker as Media Company” has […]. Speechwriting MORE
In this third and final edited highlight of the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable conference call from the PSA World Conference, I give a summary of Bob Lehrman’s break out featuring a conversation with David Kusnet who was Clinton’s speechwriter. MORE
The Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable conference call took place May 21 at the end of the first day of the Professional Speechwriters Association (PSA) World Conference held May 22-23 at New York University. MORE
It started 20 minutes late A full day conference will likely get behind schedule at some point during the day. That was the opening statement from the conference chair at 9:20 am. CEO conference speakers convention presentation mistakes MORE
Conference Related Topics Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
I spent part of the weekend at the San Francisco Writers Conference which is organized by the irrepressible Mike Larsen and Elizabeth Pomona. Freelance Work Robb Lightfoot San Francisco Writers Conference
Manner of Speaking
APRIL 22, 2019
… Continue reading → The post Association of Speakers Clubs Conference in Edinburgh appeared first on Manner of Speaking. As regular readers of this blog know, I co-created a public speaking board game with my good friend and fellow speaker, Florian Mueck: Rhetoric – The Public Speaking Game™. It is available as both a traditional tabletop board game and an app.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
I’m off this month to the 2014 Ragan Speechwriters Conference in Washington DC. It’ll be my fifth conference. Conference Call On Thursday February 20th at 7:15pm (Eastern) I’ll host an [.].
Speaker Launcher
JULY 2, 2019
The finest of the speaking industry will descend on Denver on July 27-30 for NSA Influence 2019, the annual conference of the National Speakers Association (NSA). The post Make the Most of the NSA Influence 2019 Conference appeared first on Jane Atkinson.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JUNE 28, 2014
I’ve just found out that parts of this years National Speakers Association (NSA) conference in San Diego are being livestreamed for free from Sunday June 29th at 5:00pm through Wednesday July 2nd 5:00pm.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MARCH 23, 2013
The annual Ragan Speechwriters Conference was held March 20 – 22, 2013 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. I was not able to attend this year, but, like anyone who has access to Twitter, I enjoyed following the conference virtually via the hashtag #raganspeech.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
In this third edited highlight from the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable call, freelance speechwriter Michael Long shares his impressions of the conference. By listening to Mike you’ll hear a Ragan Conference institution in full flight.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
The Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable conference call took place Feb 20 at the end of the first day of the 2014 Ragan Speechwriters Conference. Podcasts Speechwriting David Murray Fletcher Dean Jon Favreau Ragan Speechwriters Conference silicon valley speechwriters roundtable
Kate's Voice
OCTOBER 19, 2016
Presence Vocal Image conference call engagement perceptionRecently, I facilitated a workshop for a group of people who work in their pajamas. One of them told me that she will do her hair and makeup for the rare call when her customer turns on her video camera, but normally she doesn’t have to worry about being seen. What she has to worry […].
Speak Schmeak
MAY 30, 2014
When I''m at a conference by myself, this tip is gold. Here''s a simple networking tip if you, like me, dread walking into rooms full of strangers. Take a look. ?. Networking Video
PowerPoint Tips
OCTOBER 18, 2009
Overall, it was a great conference, as usual. By the way, to vicariously attend the conference, go to your Twitter account and search for #pptlive, the hash tag for the conference. One example, from the SXSW conference is discussed here. This year, PPTLive was in Atlanta.
Dahle Communication
NOVEMBER 29, 2010
I am quite excited about an event that is coming up on March 25th and March 26th that I have been invited to be a part of - Hook: The Presentation Conference. Scott Schwertly at Ethos 3 is putting together what looks like an amazing conference.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MARCH 17, 2012
The annual Ragan Speechwriters Conference was held March 14 – 16, 2012 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. Unlike other Ragan Conferences I’ve attended, where I had to select a small number of “top [.]. Speechwriting Ragan Speechwriters Conference TwitterOver 200 professional speechwriters met for two days and attended a series of main stage keynotes and break out sessions.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
This Saturday, February 28 & Sunday, March 1, 2015 award-winning keynote speaker and speech coach Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE hosts a weekend of intense learning that can transform your speaking. Fripp will host World Champions of Public Speaking Mark Brown, Ed Tate, Darren LaCroix and other world-class professional speakers. If you are too busy to […]. Public Speaking LadyChamps15 Patricia Fripp Toastmasters
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
By listening to the Q&A you’ll hear comments and opinions about many aspects of the first day of the Ragan Speechwriters conference. Questions came in from: Freelance speechwriter Pete Weissman asked what was the most unexpected thing about the conference. Freelancer Colin Moorhouse commented on the value of the Ragan Conference and the power of storytelling in speeches. Podcasts Speechwriting Ragan Speechwriters Conference silicon valley speechwriters roundtable
Presentation Guru
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… Events Technology Conference featured…And it’s going to take a whole lot more than just a set of great PowerPoint slides.
The Presenter's Blog
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
Was this a good style for conference speaking? Presenting Stagecraft business conference speech 2012 Liberal Democrat Nick Clegg platform podium politics presentation presentation skills presenters' blog presenting public speaking rhetoric stage layout
Matt Eventoff
JUNE 23, 2011
Pick a day of the week, any city, any major hotel, and more often than not there is convention or conference occurring. . I attend my fair share of conferences and conventions every year to watch clients deliver keynotes or participate on panels. At every conference I have ever attended, a few individuals always stand out, and not in a positive way. Uncategorized conference convention convention dos and donts Public Speaking trade show
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… Presentation Guru Conference Conference featuredBring an idea and leave with a world-class Pitch. We set up Presentation Guru (the “Guru”) to help people share their expertise, skills and knowledge with the world. The Guru is all of the people who make up our amazing community.…
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MAY 27, 2014
In this third and final edited highlight of the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable conference call from the PSA World Conference, I give a summary of Bob Lehrman’s break out featuring a conversation with David Kusnet who was Clinton’s speechwriter.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
In this second edited highlight from the call, freelance speechwriter Rosemary King and Douglass Hatcher, VP of Thought Leadership at MasterCard, share their impressions of the conference and specifically the panel they were both on: Chart your career path: Job advice from successful professionals. Podcasts Speechwriting douglass hatcher Ragan Speechwriters Conference rosemary king silicon valley speechwriters roundtable
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MARCH 12, 2012
I’m off this week to the 2012 Ragan Speechwriters Conference in Washington DC. It’ll be my fourth conference and the second one at which I’ve presented. As in 2009, I’ll be podcasting interviews with attendees and presenters and grabbing some video with my Flip video camera to post to YouTube. It all fits with the [.]. Speechwriting Ragan Communications
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
APRIL 19, 2010
Next month I’m giving two presentations at the 2010 Ragan Corporate Communicators Conference in Detroit, MI. It’ll be my first ever visit to Motown and my first time at this conference. Tags: Business Communication Keynotes Social Media Speechwriting Ragan Corporate Communicators Conference The event is hosted by General Motors. I’ll be podcasting interviews with attendees and presenters and grabbing some video with my Flip video camera [.].
Speaking about Presenting
MAY 27, 2009
Some academics have written a paper about tweeting at conferences (thank you @tonyramos for tweeting about it). The paper reports on a survey of tweeters at five different conferences. So that’s it, the first academic paper (that I know of) on Twitter and conferences.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MAY 27, 2014
The Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable conference call took place May 21 at the end of the first day of the Professional Speechwriters Association (PSA) World Conference held May 22-23 at New York University.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JULY 2, 2014
Here’s a free On Demand archive of certain presentations from the conference. For speechwriters, I highly recommend Nancy Duarte’s talk “Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences” and Giovanni Livera‘s “Storyboarding Workshop” Both are listed in the tab for Monday June 30. The Tuesday presentation by Jay Baer on the “Speaker as Media Company” has […]. Speechwriting
The Communication Blog
JULY 22, 2013
Here is a guest post on communication during conferences. How to Hold Your Own During A Conference. Holding your own in a conference boils down to holding your own in a conversation. Learning how to hold your own in a conference is just like learning a foreign language, which is why simulation training is so important for anyone wanting to maintain a competitive edge. workplace communication communication in conferences conferences
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
APRIL 19, 2010
Next month I’m giving two presentations at the 2010 Ragan Corporate Communicators Conference in Detroit, MI. It’ll be my first ever visit to Motown and my first time at this conference. Tags: Business Communication Keynotes Social Media Speechwriting Ragan Corporate Communicators Conference The event is hosted by General Motors. I’ll be podcasting interviews with attendees and presenters and grabbing some video with my Flip video camera [.].
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
APRIL 19, 2010
Next month I’m giving two presentations at the 2010 Ragan Corporate Communicators Conference in Detroit, MI. It’ll be my first ever visit to Motown and my first time at this conference. Tags: Business Communication Keynotes Social Media Speechwriting Ragan Corporate Communicators Conference The event is hosted by General Motors. I’ll be podcasting interviews with attendees and presenters and grabbing some video with my Flip video camera [.].
Professionally Speaking...
JUNE 11, 2009
I spent most of last week at the American Society for Training and Development ( ASTD ) International Conference and Expo (8000+ attendees) here in Washington, DC at the very impressive Walter E. A month prior to the conference, they set up a LinkedIn group for conference speakers as a forum to ask questions and share ideas/best practices. Attending a conference is both an exhausting and exhilarating experience.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
I’m off this week to the 2010 Ragan Speechwriters Conference in Washington DC. It’ll be my fourth conference and the second one at which I’ve presented. Tags: Business Communication Social Media Speechwriting Ragan Speechwiters Conference As in 2009, I’ll be podcasting interviews with attendees and presenters and grabbing some video with my Flip video camera to post to YouTube. It all fits with the [.].
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
I’m off this week to the 2010 Ragan Speechwriters Conference in Washington DC. It’ll be my fourth conference and the second one at which I’ve presented. Tags: Business Communication Social Media Speechwriting Ragan Speechwiters Conference As in 2009, I’ll be podcasting interviews with attendees and presenters and grabbing some video with my Flip video camera to post to YouTube. It all fits with the [.].
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
I’m off this week to the 2010 Ragan Speechwriters Conference in Washington DC. It’ll be my fourth conference and the second one at which I’ve presented. Tags: Business Communication Social Media Speechwriting Ragan Speechwiters Conference As in 2009, I’ll be podcasting interviews with attendees and presenters and grabbing some video with my Flip video camera to post to YouTube. It all fits with the [.].
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MAY 27, 2014
Duarte Design content developer Katie Gray was attending her first ever speechwriters conference and was impressed by the variety and cross-section of presentations.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JUNE 7, 2012
Too many conferences are painful to attend; lengthy keynote speeches in windowless hotel rooms, rubber chicken and endless PowerPoint conspire to dull the senses. The recent Tech Policy Summit at the Silverado Country Club in the Napa Valley was a well organized and engaging event. This event was an exception. Here’s a list of the [.]. Business Communication Technology #TPS2012 Tech Policy Summit
More than PowerPoint...
SEPTEMBER 16, 2010
In one paragraph, Hoffman describes timeless presentation techniques for snatching free publicity using the conventional press conference system. Everything about a successful press conference must be dramatic, from the announcements and phone calls to the statements themselves.
The Presenter's Blog
OCTOBER 2, 2012
By a perfect choice of subject matter guaranteed to get a conference giggle. Congratulations Ed Milliband. The leader of Britain’s Labour Party just delivered what can only be called a barn-stormer of a speech.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
Right now I am sitting in the opening session at the Ragan Speechwriters Conference in the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. Tags: Speechwriting Ragan Speechwriters Conference The event just began and already the energy is amazing. Paul Murphy, chief speechwriter at General Motors, is giving the opening keynote - describing the role executive communications played in the reinvention of the [.].
The Eloquent Woman
APRIL 22, 2015
But that dive took many different directions at the Spring Speechwriters and Business Communicators Conference in Cambridge, UK, creatively organized by Brian Jenner and deftly chaired by Alan Barker.
The Eloquent Woman
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
There's a little-observed phenomenon going on in conferences today: Many "mainstream" conferences in all industries feature few women speakers, and women speakers experience serious hurdles to get on their programs. The only exceptions are the women's conferences.
Executive Speech Coach
FEBRUARY 14, 2016
It started 20 minutes late A full day conference will likely get behind schedule at some point during the day. That was the opening statement from the conference chair at 9:20 am. CEO conference speakers convention presentation mistakes
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MAY 6, 2011
The Ragan Communications Social Media Best Practices for Communicators Conference, hosted by Cisco Systems, wrapped up on Friday. The 3-day event promised to share ways to “engage employees, build strong customer relationships and create brand buzz online&# using social media. Workshop and presentation topics included: How video is reshaping employee communications Social media tools for PR. Social [.]. Social Media Ragan Communications
The Eloquent Woman
JULY 10, 2013
Last month, the debate got a little more data in the form of a study about invitations to women speakers at an evolutionary biology conference, which noted that " in 2011, 50% of women declined an invitation to speak compared to 26% of men."
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