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Distinctive Language Examples of Powerful Speakers Language Perseverance Persistance Presentation Skills Presentation Tips Speaking Tips Speech Preparation Vocabulary passion influential women Prepare presentation presentation skills training for women Public Speaker Public Speaking Speech technical demos Vocal Resonance voice W4W Wednesday for WomenI just completed a week’s training with the faculty at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. MORE
Advice abounds about how to present benefits, not features; how to conduct product demos; how to use influencing techniques; how to establish rapport; how to close; and more. Volumes have been written about the skills needed for successful sales presentations. Top sales performers embrace not only these sales skills but, most importantly, this fundamental of effective presenting: focus on the audience. MORE
This is the Demo DVD I'd prepared for the European Speechwriters Conference at Emmanuel College, Cambridge that had to be cancelled because of Covid 19. But organiser Brian Jenner has something else up his sleeve for the Autumn conference. So watch this space MORE
DECEMBER 2019 MUST LISTEN PODCASTS Here are this month’s must-listen podcasts: Social Media Like a Boss with Erin Gargan Launching Your Podcast with Doug Sandler Overcoming Obstacles and the Power of Attitude with Alvin Law Where to Find the Money in Speaking with Jane Atkinson LISTEN NOW DECEMBER VIRTUAL EVENTS Join me and video expert Chris West on December 12th from 2pm – 4pm ET to learn about current trends in speaker demo videos that […]. MORE
I recently did a session on Presenter View in my Power Pointers Quarter Hour training program and included a demo of this feature, which you can see below. If you have Office 365 (the subscription version that is always updated), there’s a new feature coming out that is truly extraordinary! If you’re in the Office Insider program , you may have it already. Otherwise, you’ll get it when it’s rolled out to everyone with Office 365. MORE
Elegant Skills for Powerful Presentations Executive Speech Prep Northern California Public Speaker Public Speaking Speech technical demosWhen you’re preparing a presentation, who is the most important person you need to consider? The answer: Your audience. You’ve likely experienced, at least once in your career, what happens when you forget about your audience. Here’s the scenario: You create the perfect presentation complete with solid transitions, compelling visuals, and stellar numbers. MORE
You can watch a demo. slideboxx (by Zinali) helps you find slides from PowerPoint presentations using keyword search. Charles Wolfus of Zinali sent me a free copy (that’s my disclosure statement!) and I’ve been using it ever since. It runs with PowerPoint 2000 through 2007. slideboxx opens and works in your browser. It automatically indexes your presentations—which can take some time, depending on how many you have, and I probably have more than most people. MORE
AEs give demo presentations for a living and they have speaking and travel schedules to prove it. In the world of presentation skills the demo presentation stands alone. Tags: Presentation Skills Autodesk demo presentation presentation technical demos Last week I was in Charlotte, NC teaching a technical presentation skills program for one of my favorite clients, Autodesk. Autodesk, Inc. MORE
This Thursday, I’m hosting a teleseminar with Waldo , where I’m going to ask him to share the real “levers” that have propelled him to where he is today — everything from how he got his first paid speech (you won’t believe how much he got paid) to how he built a recognizable brand to how he created a demo video that wins business, and where he finds leads (HINT: they’re free and open to the public). How do you build a six-figure speaking business? MORE
One one projector, we had the slide deck and on the other, a demo. I’ve had to sit though some presentations recently where when it came to visuals, the presenters took cramming information in the audience’s face to a whole new level. Pretty innocuous there, outside the typical excess text and map shock-laden diagrams. What the presenter did next was simply amazing. MORE
CRM Demo Webinar – [link]. 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. Holli is […]. The post Working with Speakers Bureaus, Speaker Do’s and Don’ts with Holli Catchpole appeared first on Jane Atkinson. MORE
I’ve planned an exciting structure that will give you solid training, demos and makeovers, and plenty of time to ask questions and get answers. I invite you to join me for 5 Wednesdays in June, when I’ll do live training webinars on high-interest topics: June 1: How to Use Animation for High-Impact Communication. June 8: How to Create Clear, Professional Charts and Diagrams. June 15: 19 Steps to Prepare for a Successful Presentation. MORE
Elegant Skills for Powerful Presentations Executive Speech Prep Famous Speakers Fear of public speaking First Ladies Hillary Clinton Historical Speakers Influential First Ladies listener Michelle Obama Northern California Public Speaker Public Speaking Speech technical demosAs the old saying goes, “Behind every great man is a great woman.&# When it comes to talking about American presidents, nothing could be truer. MORE
After the last one, which I didn't have time to watch, I called to find out when they would be in town again and made a point of showing up at Costco to watch the demo. But first, I wanted to see the demo. I was obviously impressed enough with the demo to finally buy my Vitamix; however, from a public speaking perspective, I was also impressed. I didn't catch the name of the young man doing the demo, so let's call him VitaMan. The demo was relevant and effective. MORE
In this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I’m talking to Robin Creasman about crushing the platform and creating a killer demo video to get more speaking business. In this podcast, Robin and I discuss how crushing the platform and creating a killer demo video or sizzle reel are two very effective ways in which you can get more business as a speaker. You want more speaking gigs, but feel as though you’ve exhausted the possibilities in your niche. MORE
Speaking Business Strategy The Wealthy Speaker Podcast Demo Videos Gair Maxwell social media and video speaker reel Speaking Business strategy using video video strategies VistageLet’s face it…it’s becoming increasingly more difficult to stand out from the crowd in the speaking business. So, how do we get an edge and differentiate ourselves from the pack? MORE
Creating a demo reel that stands out. Climbing the ladder of the speaking world takes time, dedication and hard work. I have been looking forward to this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show since it was booked and today, I’m thrilled to welcome Josh Linkner. Josh started his career as a jazz guitarist – personifies creativity, entrepreneurship and disruptive innovation. He has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million. MORE
Speakers will be forced to demo the excitement versus simply putting the burden on that tired old word. No surprise, in her New School speech , Hillary Clinton described the sharing economy as "creating exciting opportunities" (emphasis mine.). Clinton has never been an exciting speaker. So, she defaulted into a term which hasn't transmitted any electricity for about a century. Actually, using it marks the speaker as likely having nothing exciting to say. MORE
Today nearly every technology company gives demos to showcase their products’ best. What is the oldest demo you have in mind? … Build Real Impact Audience Connection Create Powerful Messaging featured Making it Memorable Product Demos MORE
Her lectern was a kitchen island, and, as you can see in the photo at right, she had a television crew at her feet while she spoke. Because it was a public television show on a tight budget, she was encouraged to start talking and not to stop, if at all possible, to avoid racking up overtime charges. MORE
Here is the demo. To max the impact of the demo, Gupta uses chocolate sauce. The best among the pros will use imagination about how to configure the demo. The oldest fundamental in communications is: Show, Don't Tell. And that's exactly what Sanjay Gupta did to hammer the message of how easy it is to become infected with Ebola. That captures all senses. MORE
demos. He may have ruined the demos, but the presenters (and their assistants) saved their presentations. The first incident was during Pasco’s demo of their Spark application, presented by Wayne Grant. There was an equipment failure and they couldn’t complete their demo. The second incident was a demo of Midi Mobilizer by Line 6 and Planet Waves and was presented by Marcus Ryle. MORE
After the last one, which I didn't have time to watch, I called to find out when they would be in town again and made a point of showing up at Costco to watch the demo. But first, I wanted to see the demo. I was obviously impressed enough with the demo to finally buy my Vitamix; however, from a public speaking perspective, I was also impressed. I didn't catch the name of the young man doing the demo, so let's call him VitaMan. The demo was relevant and effective. MORE
It’s called My Brainshark and it allows you to narrate slide shows, make a narrated photo album, post a video demo and more. MORE
Learn more about 101 Advanced Techniques Every PowerPoint User Should Know. MORE
Elegant Skills for Powerful Presentations Executive Speech Prep Fear of public speaking less is best Line by Line Coaching Northern California PowerPoint Prepare presentation presentation preparation procrastination Public Speaker Public Speaking Speech technical demosI was flying to Houston recently and sat next to a woman who was working on…you guessed it… her PowerPoint presentation. MORE
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Business Tips Physical Presence PowerPoint Tips Presentation Skills Presentation Tips Sales Presentations Speaking Tips Technical Presentations Uncategorized Android Android Applications audience Cool Applications High Tech Gadgets iPhone iPhone Applications Phone Apps PowerPoint PowerPoint Remote presentation Public Speaking Stage Presence technical demosI work with many people who give PowerPoint presentations. MORE
Her speaker demo reel shows some of what we enjoyed: Directions for Speaker Success Following this showcase presentation, Karen shifted gears (so to speak) and shared her insights into success in the speaking business. No member of the National Speakers Association speaks to as many people on a daily basis as does Karen Jacobsen. Her voice is one of the options on over 100 million GPS systems and 300 million smartphones. MORE
Elegant Skills for Powerful Presentations Fear of public speaking inflection Northern California pitch presentation Public Speaker Public Speaking Slides speak with conviction speaking with conviction technical demos Telemarketers video Vocal Resonance voiceI have been working with a recent college graduate who is seeking an entry level job in sales and he is finding that many of the positions available are cold calling, telemarketing positions. MORE
Here are some ingredients we business presenters can adapt from a good cooking demonstration: Prepare Your Space Before the Presentation :: Well before visitors entered the room, the cooking demo host set out all her pans, foodstuffs and utensils. Give Samples :: Of course the cooking demo lends itself to handing out samples of the food that's being prepared. What do a cooking demonstration and a business presentation have in common? More than you might think. MORE
For example, Olivia did a short demo presentation that recommended lending money to a person in a developing country with Kiva.org. In this demo, she answered the questions as follows: Why would you lend money to a person in a developing country? Olivia Mitchell recently presented in the Outstanding Presentations Workshop and recommended that everyone use a planner to organize content. You can get her e-book with the planner here.). MORE
Do a demo. I recently gave a presentation on this topic at the Presenters Network meeting in Manhattan and thought I’d share with you my points for designing presentations for webinars. By the word “design,” I mean both the visual design of the slides and the design of the content. Webinars have many advantages over live presentations: No travel (time or cost). Greater reach (all over the world). Easier follow-up. Availability of a recording. MORE
Slide 4 – Showcase Your Product (Demo Time). Slide 4 – Showcase Your Product (Demo Time). Now it’s time to give your investors something more tangible and do a quick demo of your product. If you can, have a product demo. If you’re a start-up, then you probably already heard the term “pitch deck.” MORE
However, just from my testing, many of the demos do work in Chrome as well. If you must use Chrome, Click the "Learn More" link to access the demos. About the video demo: The HTML5 video tag allows you to integrate video within your website’s code. via apple.com. I'm sure you've heard the debate surrounding Flash and the future of the plugin-hobbled web. MORE
The post What’s Hot & What’s Not in Demo Videos with Chris West appeared first on Jane Atkinson. On this episode of the Wealthy Speaker Podcast we are talking about how to make an effective demo reel. Chris West is joining us to talk about the questions to ask to ensure that you are presenting a clear narrative in your demo video to help you get the gig. Listen the podcast below: Highlights you won’t want to miss: * Sizzle Vs Demo. MORE
I spent three days last week teaching our Technical Demo Presentation Skills program to a wonderful group of Application Engineers. In today’s world, touch points can include technical information, data, charts and graphs, pictures and images, demonstrations of concepts, or in the case of the technical demo, product functionality. Elegant Skills for Powerful Presentations Line by Line presentation stage fright Technical Demo MORE
Elegant Skills for Powerful Presentations Public Speaker Public Speaking technical demosMy husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary in Hawaii last week and went to the beach every day. To me, swimming in a warm ocean, unlike the cold San Francisco waters, is one of life’s greatest pleasures. We spent the majority of our time swimming, snorkeling, and body surfing. But we also had plenty of time for my other favorite beach activity—people-watching. MORE
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Two of the non-PowerPoint options Simon mentioned were doing a demo and writing on a flip chart. Simon Morton founded Eyeful Presentations , which offers presentation consultancy and design services for businesses of all sizes from offices in the UK, US and Holland. His topic was “Blended Presenting –Using a Presentation Toolkit to Ensure Greater Audience Engagement.” MORE
The Wealthy Speaker Podcast Dan Thurmon demo video Jane Atkinson presentation video social media and video speaking business and video using video video at events video marketing video reelOn this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we are talking about how to use video to help grow your speaking business. Today we are so fortunate to be joined by my good friend Dan Thurmon, who is here to share his expertise on what makes great video and how to use it in your […]. MORE
These may include: advertising online using pay-per-click ads, social media marketing, posting a YouTube video of screencasts, demos and events, or simply, conducting a webinar.… There are a number of methods used by individuals and organizations to reach a wide audience using the internet. … Technology Interaction presentation technology Video Webinar MORE
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Presentation Guru
DECEMBER 9, 2018
Today nearly every technology company gives demos to showcase their products’ best. What is the oldest demo you have in mind? … Build Real Impact Audience Connection Create Powerful Messaging featured Making it Memorable Product Demos
Speaker Launcher
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
The post What’s Hot & What’s Not in Demo Videos with Chris West appeared first on Jane Atkinson. On this episode of the Wealthy Speaker Podcast we are talking about how to make an effective demo reel. Chris West is joining us to talk about the questions to ask to ensure that you are presenting a clear narrative in your demo video to help you get the gig. Listen the podcast below: Highlights you won’t want to miss: * Sizzle Vs Demo.
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Max Atkinson
JUNE 30, 2020
This is the Demo DVD I'd prepared for the European Speechwriters Conference at Emmanuel College, Cambridge that had to be cancelled because of Covid 19. But organiser Brian Jenner has something else up his sleeve for the Autumn conference. So watch this space
Speak Schmeak
MARCH 21, 2011
After the last one, which I didn't have time to watch, I called to find out when they would be in town again and made a point of showing up at Costco to watch the demo. But first, I wanted to see the demo. I was obviously impressed enough with the demo to finally buy my Vitamix; however, from a public speaking perspective, I was also impressed. I didn't catch the name of the young man doing the demo, so let's call him VitaMan. The demo was relevant and effective.
DeFinis Communications
NOVEMBER 20, 2009
AEs give demo presentations for a living and they have speaking and travel schedules to prove it. In the world of presentation skills the demo presentation stands alone. Tags: Presentation Skills Autodesk demo presentation presentation technical demos Last week I was in Charlotte, NC teaching a technical presentation skills program for one of my favorite clients, Autodesk. Autodesk, Inc.
Speak Schmeak
MARCH 21, 2011
After the last one, which I didn't have time to watch, I called to find out when they would be in town again and made a point of showing up at Costco to watch the demo. But first, I wanted to see the demo. I was obviously impressed enough with the demo to finally buy my Vitamix; however, from a public speaking perspective, I was also impressed. I didn't catch the name of the young man doing the demo, so let's call him VitaMan. The demo was relevant and effective.
TJ Walker Interactive
NOVEMBER 10, 2012
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The Eloquent Woman
AUGUST 17, 2012
Her lectern was a kitchen island, and, as you can see in the photo at right, she had a television crew at her feet while she spoke. Because it was a public television show on a tight budget, she was encouraged to start talking and not to stop, if at all possible, to avoid racking up overtime charges.
PowerPoint Tips
NOVEMBER 11, 2009
Learn more about 101 Advanced Techniques Every PowerPoint User Should Know.
Speaker Launcher
DECEMBER 3, 2019
DECEMBER 2019 MUST LISTEN PODCASTS Here are this month’s must-listen podcasts: Social Media Like a Boss with Erin Gargan Launching Your Podcast with Doug Sandler Overcoming Obstacles and the Power of Attitude with Alvin Law Where to Find the Money in Speaking with Jane Atkinson LISTEN NOW DECEMBER VIRTUAL EVENTS Join me and video expert Chris West on December 12th from 2pm – 4pm ET to learn about current trends in speaker demo videos that […].
Speaker Launcher
MARCH 28, 2019
The Wealthy Speaker Podcast Dan Thurmon demo video Jane Atkinson presentation video social media and video speaking business and video using video video at events video marketing video reelOn this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we are talking about how to use video to help grow your speaking business. Today we are so fortunate to be joined by my good friend Dan Thurmon, who is here to share his expertise on what makes great video and how to use it in your […].
Speaker Launcher
OCTOBER 31, 2019
Speaking Business Strategy The Wealthy Speaker Podcast Demo Videos Gair Maxwell social media and video speaker reel Speaking Business strategy using video video strategies VistageLet’s face it…it’s becoming increasingly more difficult to stand out from the crowd in the speaking business. So, how do we get an edge and differentiate ourselves from the pack?
DeFinis Communications
JUNE 20, 2011
Elegant Skills for Powerful Presentations Executive Speech Prep Northern California Public Speaker Public Speaking Speech technical demosWhen you’re preparing a presentation, who is the most important person you need to consider? The answer: Your audience. You’ve likely experienced, at least once in your career, what happens when you forget about your audience. Here’s the scenario: You create the perfect presentation complete with solid transitions, compelling visuals, and stellar numbers.
DeFinis Communications
SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
Elegant Skills for Powerful Presentations Public Speaker Public Speaking technical demosMy husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary in Hawaii last week and went to the beach every day. To me, swimming in a warm ocean, unlike the cold San Francisco waters, is one of life’s greatest pleasures. We spent the majority of our time swimming, snorkeling, and body surfing. But we also had plenty of time for my other favorite beach activity—people-watching.
http://delicious.com/akarrer/prospeaker
MAY 1, 2009
DeFinis Communications
JUNE 13, 2012
Distinctive Language Examples of Powerful Speakers Language Perseverance Persistance Presentation Skills Presentation Tips Speaking Tips Speech Preparation Vocabulary passion influential women Prepare presentation presentation skills training for women Public Speaker Public Speaking Speech technical demos Vocal Resonance voice W4W Wednesday for WomenI just completed a week’s training with the faculty at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.
DeFinis Communications
MAY 23, 2011
Elegant Skills for Powerful Presentations Fear of public speaking inflection Northern California pitch presentation Public Speaker Public Speaking Slides speak with conviction speaking with conviction technical demos Telemarketers video Vocal Resonance voiceI have been working with a recent college graduate who is seeking an entry level job in sales and he is finding that many of the positions available are cold calling, telemarketing positions.
DeFinis Communications
MARCH 21, 2011
Business Tips Physical Presence PowerPoint Tips Presentation Skills Presentation Tips Sales Presentations Speaking Tips Technical Presentations Uncategorized Android Android Applications audience Cool Applications High Tech Gadgets iPhone iPhone Applications Phone Apps PowerPoint PowerPoint Remote presentation Public Speaking Stage Presence technical demosI work with many people who give PowerPoint presentations.
DeFinis Communications
JANUARY 22, 2010
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DeFinis Communications
APRIL 25, 2011
Elegant Skills for Powerful Presentations Executive Speech Prep Fear of public speaking less is best Line by Line Coaching Northern California PowerPoint Prepare presentation presentation preparation procrastination Public Speaker Public Speaking Speech technical demosI was flying to Houston recently and sat next to a woman who was working on…you guessed it… her PowerPoint presentation.
DeFinis Communications
JUNE 1, 2011
Elegant Skills for Powerful Presentations Executive Speech Prep Famous Speakers Fear of public speaking First Ladies Hillary Clinton Historical Speakers Influential First Ladies listener Michelle Obama Northern California Public Speaker Public Speaking Speech technical demosAs the old saying goes, “Behind every great man is a great woman.&# When it comes to talking about American presidents, nothing could be truer.
DeFinis Communications
OCTOBER 18, 2010
I spent three days last week teaching our Technical Demo Presentation Skills program to a wonderful group of Application Engineers. In today’s world, touch points can include technical information, data, charts and graphs, pictures and images, demonstrations of concepts, or in the case of the technical demo, product functionality. Elegant Skills for Powerful Presentations Line by Line presentation stage fright Technical Demo
Communication Steroids
JUNE 18, 2010
It’s called My Brainshark and it allows you to narrate slide shows, make a narrated photo album, post a video demo and more.
Speaker Launcher
DECEMBER 12, 2008
Tags: Booking Speeches Speaker Marketing Speaker Demo video
Presentation Guru
DECEMBER 8, 2016
These may include: advertising online using pay-per-click ads, social media marketing, posting a YouTube video of screencasts, demos and events, or simply, conducting a webinar.… There are a number of methods used by individuals and organizations to reach a wide audience using the internet. … Technology Interaction presentation technology Video Webinar
Thoughts On Presenting And Design
JUNE 11, 2009
demos. He may have ruined the demos, but the presenters (and their assistants) saved their presentations. The first incident was during Pasco’s demo of their Spark application, presented by Wayne Grant. There was an equipment failure and they couldn’t complete their demo. The second incident was a demo of Midi Mobilizer by Line 6 and Planet Waves and was presented by Marcus Ryle.
PowerPoint Tips
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
I recently did a session on Presenter View in my Power Pointers Quarter Hour training program and included a demo of this feature, which you can see below. If you have Office 365 (the subscription version that is always updated), there’s a new feature coming out that is truly extraordinary! If you’re in the Office Insider program , you may have it already. Otherwise, you’ll get it when it’s rolled out to everyone with Office 365.
Thoughts On Presenting And Design
JUNE 4, 2010
However, just from my testing, many of the demos do work in Chrome as well. If you must use Chrome, Click the "Learn More" link to access the demos. About the video demo: The HTML5 video tag allows you to integrate video within your website’s code. via apple.com. I'm sure you've heard the debate surrounding Flash and the future of the plugin-hobbled web.
Professionally Speaking...
JUNE 16, 2011
Here are some ingredients we business presenters can adapt from a good cooking demonstration: Prepare Your Space Before the Presentation :: Well before visitors entered the room, the cooking demo host set out all her pans, foodstuffs and utensils. Give Samples :: Of course the cooking demo lends itself to handing out samples of the food that's being prepared. What do a cooking demonstration and a business presentation have in common? More than you might think.
PowerPoint Tips
OCTOBER 5, 2010
For example, Olivia did a short demo presentation that recommended lending money to a person in a developing country with Kiva.org. In this demo, she answered the questions as follows: Why would you lend money to a person in a developing country? Olivia Mitchell recently presented in the Outstanding Presentations Workshop and recommended that everyone use a planner to organize content. You can get her e-book with the planner here.).
PowerPoint Tips
MAY 24, 2011
I’ve planned an exciting structure that will give you solid training, demos and makeovers, and plenty of time to ask questions and get answers. I invite you to join me for 5 Wednesdays in June, when I’ll do live training webinars on high-interest topics: June 1: How to Use Animation for High-Impact Communication. June 8: How to Create Clear, Professional Charts and Diagrams. June 15: 19 Steps to Prepare for a Successful Presentation.
PowerPoint Tips
OCTOBER 30, 2011
Two of the non-PowerPoint options Simon mentioned were doing a demo and writing on a flip chart. Simon Morton founded Eyeful Presentations , which offers presentation consultancy and design services for businesses of all sizes from offices in the UK, US and Holland. His topic was “Blended Presenting –Using a Presentation Toolkit to Ensure Greater Audience Engagement.”
Speaker Launcher
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Creating a demo reel that stands out. Climbing the ladder of the speaking world takes time, dedication and hard work. I have been looking forward to this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show since it was booked and today, I’m thrilled to welcome Josh Linkner. Josh started his career as a jazz guitarist – personifies creativity, entrepreneurship and disruptive innovation. He has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million.
Speaker Launcher
APRIL 5, 2018
In this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I’m talking to Robin Creasman about crushing the platform and creating a killer demo video to get more speaking business. In this podcast, Robin and I discuss how crushing the platform and creating a killer demo video or sizzle reel are two very effective ways in which you can get more business as a speaker. You want more speaking gigs, but feel as though you’ve exhausted the possibilities in your niche.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 26, 2015
Speakers will be forced to demo the excitement versus simply putting the burden on that tired old word. No surprise, in her New School speech , Hillary Clinton described the sharing economy as "creating exciting opportunities" (emphasis mine.). Clinton has never been an exciting speaker. So, she defaulted into a term which hasn't transmitted any electricity for about a century. Actually, using it marks the speaker as likely having nothing exciting to say.
PowerPoint Tips
MAY 4, 2010
You can watch a demo. slideboxx (by Zinali) helps you find slides from PowerPoint presentations using keyword search. Charles Wolfus of Zinali sent me a free copy (that’s my disclosure statement!) and I’ve been using it ever since. It runs with PowerPoint 2000 through 2007. slideboxx opens and works in your browser. It automatically indexes your presentations—which can take some time, depending on how many you have, and I probably have more than most people.
Thoughts On Presenting And Design
NOVEMBER 25, 2009
One one projector, we had the slide deck and on the other, a demo. I’ve had to sit though some presentations recently where when it came to visuals, the presenters took cramming information in the audience’s face to a whole new level. Pretty innocuous there, outside the typical excess text and map shock-laden diagrams. What the presenter did next was simply amazing.
Succeed Speaking
JUNE 18, 2012
This Thursday, I’m hosting a teleseminar with Waldo , where I’m going to ask him to share the real “levers” that have propelled him to where he is today — everything from how he got his first paid speech (you won’t believe how much he got paid) to how he built a recognizable brand to how he created a demo video that wins business, and where he finds leads (HINT: they’re free and open to the public). How do you build a six-figure speaking business?
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MAY 3, 2015
Her speaker demo reel shows some of what we enjoyed: Directions for Speaker Success Following this showcase presentation, Karen shifted gears (so to speak) and shared her insights into success in the speaking business. No member of the National Speakers Association speaks to as many people on a daily basis as does Karen Jacobsen. Her voice is one of the options on over 100 million GPS systems and 300 million smartphones.
Speaker Launcher
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
CRM Demo Webinar – [link]. 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. Holli is […]. The post Working with Speakers Bureaus, Speaker Do’s and Don’ts with Holli Catchpole appeared first on Jane Atkinson.
Pivotal Public Speaking
JANUARY 25, 2011
Advice abounds about how to present benefits, not features; how to conduct product demos; how to use influencing techniques; how to establish rapport; how to close; and more. Volumes have been written about the skills needed for successful sales presentations. Top sales performers embrace not only these sales skills but, most importantly, this fundamental of effective presenting: focus on the audience.
SlideModel
JULY 5, 2018
Slide 4 – Showcase Your Product (Demo Time). Slide 4 – Showcase Your Product (Demo Time). Now it’s time to give your investors something more tangible and do a quick demo of your product. If you can, have a product demo. If you’re a start-up, then you probably already heard the term “pitch deck.”
PowerPoint Tips
JULY 25, 2016
Do a demo. I recently gave a presentation on this topic at the Presenters Network meeting in Manhattan and thought I’d share with you my points for designing presentations for webinars. By the word “design,” I mean both the visual design of the slides and the design of the content. Webinars have many advantages over live presentations: No travel (time or cost). Greater reach (all over the world). Easier follow-up. Availability of a recording.
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