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Even with great content you can destroy your message simply by the way you present it as Mark Robinson shows us in his 2016 TEDx talk: How to Present to Keep Your Audience’s Attention. MORE
Maybe there were no bombshells in last evening's ABC news, narrated by David Muir. Or it could be that this savvy anchor got it that the term "bombshell" is on the way to becoming as much a cliché as the phrase "perfect storm." MORE
When business returns to usual hiring and making assignments will not even be on the radar screen, not for a while. For hungry communicators, going to the jobs section of Mediabistro.com had been the sweet spot in our day, at least since GDP starting growing again at 2%. MORE
The ethos is family values, so the pull force is to stay with family, not relocate where there is more opportunity - or even better weather. If so many folks are heading out, maybe, you start thinking, you better join them. Hey, get estimates for hiring a moving company. MORE
"Lordy," that folksy term, has gained traction. It was used by former FBI director James Comey in his testimony before the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee. The specific reference was to the speculation that U.S. president Donald Trump taped conversations in the White House. MORE
Since 2018 he has been the Senior Data Scientist … Continue reading → The post Powerful presentations, even with PowerPoint appeared first on Manner of Speaking. This is a guest post by David Lindelöf. David obtained his PhD in Physics at EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland. MORE
Even the most experienced presenters can learn new techniques that improve their skills. Even the greatest speakers, the most powerful orators, the most skilled motivators need to maintain their edge and keep their focus sharp. In the world of presenting: even coaches need a coach. MORE
Even in consulting, though, face time still counts. Face time always mattered a lot. In a digital era, that hasn't changed, at least not very much. On Abovethelaw.com , lawyer-journalist Kathryn Rubino focuses on the specific situation of a a young lawyer at a law firm. She is also a mom. MORE
A subscriber reminded me about the Selection pane and I realized that I don’t have a tip on it. The Selection pane is so useful, especially for complex and animated slides, that I decided to immediately write a tip on it. The selection pane was introduced in PowerPoint 2007. MORE
And even though you have only minutes or sometimes seconds to prepare, make sure you hit your talking points. We all know that when it comes to public speaking, “practice makes perfect.” MORE
Let’s face it, running a small business requires you to do things you wouldn’t normally do, like public speaking. From presenting in front of investors and lenders to speaking at conferences, public speaking is inevitable for business success. But, up to 75% of people are scared of public speaking.… MORE
Tonight, the staging of ABC News with David Muir outdid itself. Usually, the theatrics, pulled together by Muir's dramatic presentation of news segments, are addictive. No surprise ABC News is #1 in that category. MORE
However, you bet, those writing majors should steer clear of even trying to make a living as journalists. Women, even as extraordinary as Mrs. Ramsay, defer to their presence. There is a niche in thought leadership called the "history of ideas." MORE
And even though you have only minutes or sometimes seconds to prepare, make sure you hit your talking points. We all know that when it comes to public speaking, “practice makes perfect.” MORE
Organizations such as the Secular Humanists of Western Lake Erie , led by Douglas Berger, are gaining traction, even in the states whose signature is evangelical Christianity. MORE
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That's even if we have to pony up a premium price. Both the branding and the taste make the old-line beverage not satisfying, not even at the first drop. It's a fun ritual. We ordinary folks will go on a pilgrimage to find just the right coffee. MORE
The post Doing the Right Thing Even When No One is Looking appeared first on Jane Atkinson. It’s easy to do the right thing when everyone is watching. But it’s just as important to do the right thing when no one is watching. You have a decision to make. A lead comes in for a speaking engagement and it sounds like they found you organically via Google. But your spidey senses say that […]. MORE
Hmmmmm. I would look up from my cushion three times a week at the Buddhist meditation center in New Haven, Connecticut. What the hell are they doing here? That's what I wondered. MORE
Of course, if they give us even a minute, send a follow-up thank you note. Way back in the mid 1970s, the breakthrough job-search guide came out. It was "What Color Is Your Parachute?" " Its advice was shocking - and effective. MORE
It's always surprising to realize that even veteran performers get nervous. Even performers who love working a crowd and who love the spotlight still have their anxieties. In an interview on Conan O'Brien, where Chris Farley has taken the stage in the character of Matt Foley, the "motivational speaker" from Saturday Night Live, the following exchange takes place. Conan: "The falling down helps, right? Always gets a laugh." Chris: "Yeah, it breaks the ice a little bit." MORE
The Drudge Report got in early on the CNN v. HanA__HoleSolo controversy. And, the cunning Matt Drudge isn't letting it go. Here is the latest coverage the Drudge Report curates from the conservative Daily Caller. That's the media house Tucker Carlson built. MORE
This, in fact, makes it even more challenging to deliver a sales presentation that leaves a lasting impression on your potential clients. Thanks to the accessibility of high-speed internet connectivity, staggering amounts of information are available at everyone’s fingertips. MORE
I was on the phone with a client and we were laughing and bonding. It was especially cool because mainly we talk by email. And though we so laugh by emoji, it’s just not the same. MORE
It's accepted: NDAs (non-disclosure agreements new employees are mandated to sign) have a legitimate purpose. They can prevent employees from revealing trade secrets. However, in many situations NDAs are used as a stealth cover-up tool for sexual harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation. MORE
When those sorts of things occur, even minor league players can be affected. But even before this crisis, job security had been iffy at the television networks. Law firms Covington & Burling and Debevoise & Plimpton began their investigation of the CBS culture this week. MORE
AARP did the survey. It interviewed those of us who are no longer young. And 64% of us said we intended to work after we retired. Here is that study. Obviously, the concept of "retirement" has shifted. It used to mean ending working. MORE
That's why ABC's David Muir owns the evening news. It's talent, backed up by an efficient production team. CBS' Norah O'Donnell never had a chance. The New York Post reports that last week in the critical 25 - 54 demographic, viewership plunged 25%. MORE
That's even if Daniel adds on a couple of hundred thousand in the next three years. Overall, even those who went for a FIRE and had to circle back usually don't regret the experiment. He eats rice and beans. MORE
This really is the era of the Death of a Salesman who pitches in-person, even those representing supposedly worthwhile causes. As the panic escalates, anyone knocking on doors risks being shot. Yes, gun sales as well as purchases of ammo are up amid rising number of cases of COVID-19. MORE
But, even before that stunning event, those with small businesses such as mine could feel the economy changing. The uncertainty of Brexit makes it worse. And not on an upward tick. Now Now what we had been sensing has been confirmed. MORE
In a sense, what was once a must-read for those who enjoyed being shocked hasn't even left a hole on the Internet. Yesterday, Gawker came up in conversation. A prospect for my blogging services asked me how I had parachuted into that niche. MORE
His despair came from the shock and disappointment that, given the current glut of lawyers, no one even took him seriously. Even if the job market were better, they are freaked about debt in which the interest continues to accure. MORE
Anchor for ABC Evening News David Muir knows to vary the lead-in. There had been "bombshell" and "breaking news." " Tonight it was a "busy Monday." " No, there were no bombshells. And, no, breaking news. By 6:30 P.M., MORE
So, it should be no surprise to hear the Gatehouse Media, which acquired Gannett, has been laying off news staff even before the partnership becomes official. To survive or in hopes of scaling, businesses seek out partners. MORE
The post How to Speak Up in a Meeting Even When You’re an Introvert appeared first on SketchBubble Official Blog. There are many things that can have an impact on a person’s career trajectory, not the least of which is how they handle themselves when speaking “off the cuff.” MORE
Very cool. You just received an RFP and it fits your hotel, service, product like a charm. You get ready to respond with the information the planner requested because you can do it all. And you don’t book the business. What happened? You missed the “why?”. You provided the important facts, features and details. But you ignored what your buyer needs most. BONUS Know your why. It almost always comes down to helping them feel safe and smart saying, “Yes, please!”. MORE
Crime novelist, courtroom reporter for Vanity Fair, and lover of gossip - Dominick Donne - used to swear by the National Enquirer. Every Thursday he showed up at the supermarket to pick up his copy. Many also recall that it was the National Enquirer which broke the story on presidential hopeful John Edwards' affair and child out of wedlock. That was then. Now, that iconic gossip tabloid is up for sale by its parent American Media. Here are details from Bloomberg. MORE
At first she doesn't even notify the office. People can and do change. But, on "A Million Little Things" lawyer Katherine's 180 doesn't align with reality. And that gets to the core problem of this series about Millennial friends in Boston. MORE
Clearly the ethos of "getting even" has tragic consequences. Under the battlecry of avenging Eric Garner's death, Ismaaiyl Brinsley gunned down two New York Police officers, who later died. Then he committed suicide. Here is the coverage. MORE
However, Cianci had a point: Good genes can make the game of life, which already seems unfair, even more unfair. In the U.S., the fertility industry has a growing footprint. According to the CDC, 12% of women have used it. MORE
The new season of "Criminal Minds" kicked off last night on CBS. I had feared that without the emotionally shut down Aaron Hotchner, the long-running series would be interactionally flat. MORE
CBS series "Criminal Minds" will enter its 15th - and final season. There will only be 10 episodes. No, "Criminal Minds" is not going out with a whimper. It still remains in the top 30. But that's a long way from being in the top 11 back during the 2008 - 2009 season. MORE
So, weather, even a moderate snowstorm, becomes THE story. Climate change has pull force. MORE
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JUNE 25, 2019
Since 2018 he has been the Senior Data Scientist … Continue reading → The post Powerful presentations, even with PowerPoint appeared first on Manner of Speaking. This is a guest post by David Lindelöf. David obtained his PhD in Physics at EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 17, 2020
This really is the era of the Death of a Salesman who pitches in-person, even those representing supposedly worthwhile causes. As the panic escalates, anyone knocking on doors risks being shot. Yes, gun sales as well as purchases of ammo are up amid rising number of cases of COVID-19.
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SpeakerSue Says...
MARCH 13, 2020
Very cool. You just received an RFP and it fits your hotel, service, product like a charm. You get ready to respond with the information the planner requested because you can do it all. And you don’t book the business. What happened? You missed the “why?”. You provided the important facts, features and details. But you ignored what your buyer needs most. BONUS Know your why. It almost always comes down to helping them feel safe and smart saying, “Yes, please!”.
Presentation Guru
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
This, in fact, makes it even more challenging to deliver a sales presentation that leaves a lasting impression on your potential clients. Thanks to the accessibility of high-speed internet connectivity, staggering amounts of information are available at everyone’s fingertips.
Presentation Guru
APRIL 25, 2019
Let’s face it, running a small business requires you to do things you wouldn’t normally do, like public speaking. From presenting in front of investors and lenders to speaking at conferences, public speaking is inevitable for business success. But, up to 75% of people are scared of public speaking.…
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 11, 2019
It's accepted: NDAs (non-disclosure agreements new employees are mandated to sign) have a legitimate purpose. They can prevent employees from revealing trade secrets. However, in many situations NDAs are used as a stealth cover-up tool for sexual harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 18, 2019
At first she doesn't even notify the office. People can and do change. But, on "A Million Little Things" lawyer Katherine's 180 doesn't align with reality. And that gets to the core problem of this series about Millennial friends in Boston.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 21, 2019
Organizations such as the Secular Humanists of Western Lake Erie , led by Douglas Berger, are gaining traction, even in the states whose signature is evangelical Christianity.
Speaker Launcher
AUGUST 21, 2018
The post Doing the Right Thing Even When No One is Looking appeared first on Jane Atkinson. It’s easy to do the right thing when everyone is watching. But it’s just as important to do the right thing when no one is watching. You have a decision to make. A lead comes in for a speaking engagement and it sounds like they found you organically via Google. But your spidey senses say that […].
DeFinis Communications
MARCH 20, 2014
And even though you have only minutes or sometimes seconds to prepare, make sure you hit your talking points. We all know that when it comes to public speaking, “practice makes perfect.”
Presentation Guru
JANUARY 18, 2018
Even with great content you can destroy your message simply by the way you present it as Mark Robinson shows us in his 2016 TEDx talk: How to Present to Keep Your Audience’s Attention.
Communication Steroids
JANUARY 25, 2011
Even the most experienced presenters can learn new techniques that improve their skills. Even the greatest speakers, the most powerful orators, the most skilled motivators need to maintain their edge and keep their focus sharp. In the world of presenting: even coaches need a coach.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 1, 2019
So, weather, even a moderate snowstorm, becomes THE story. Climate change has pull force.
SketchBubble
NOVEMBER 28, 2019
The post How to Speak Up in a Meeting Even When You’re an Introvert appeared first on SketchBubble Official Blog. There are many things that can have an impact on a person’s career trajectory, not the least of which is how they handle themselves when speaking “off the cuff.”
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 4, 2018
The new season of "Criminal Minds" kicked off last night on CBS. I had feared that without the emotionally shut down Aaron Hotchner, the long-running series would be interactionally flat.
TJ Walker Interactive
JUNE 26, 2012
Uncategorized "it's even worse than it looks" norm ornstein thomas mann
PowerPoint Tips
MARCH 27, 2012
A subscriber reminded me about the Selection pane and I realized that I don’t have a tip on it. The Selection pane is so useful, especially for complex and animated slides, that I decided to immediately write a tip on it. The selection pane was introduced in PowerPoint 2007.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 17, 2018
When those sorts of things occur, even minor league players can be affected. But even before this crisis, job security had been iffy at the television networks. Law firms Covington & Burling and Debevoise & Plimpton began their investigation of the CBS culture this week.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 14, 2017
AARP did the survey. It interviewed those of us who are no longer young. And 64% of us said we intended to work after we retired. Here is that study. Obviously, the concept of "retirement" has shifted. It used to mean ending working.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 21, 2019
That's why ABC's David Muir owns the evening news. It's talent, backed up by an efficient production team. CBS' Norah O'Donnell never had a chance. The New York Post reports that last week in the critical 25 - 54 demographic, viewership plunged 25%.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 22, 2014
His despair came from the shock and disappointment that, given the current glut of lawyers, no one even took him seriously. Even if the job market were better, they are freaked about debt in which the interest continues to accure.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 10, 2019
Crime novelist, courtroom reporter for Vanity Fair, and lover of gossip - Dominick Donne - used to swear by the National Enquirer. Every Thursday he showed up at the supermarket to pick up his copy. Many also recall that it was the National Enquirer which broke the story on presidential hopeful John Edwards' affair and child out of wedlock. That was then. Now, that iconic gossip tabloid is up for sale by its parent American Media. Here are details from Bloomberg.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 9, 2019
That's even if Daniel adds on a couple of hundred thousand in the next three years. Overall, even those who went for a FIRE and had to circle back usually don't regret the experiment. He eats rice and beans.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 29, 2019
So, it should be no surprise to hear the Gatehouse Media, which acquired Gannett, has been laying off news staff even before the partnership becomes official. To survive or in hopes of scaling, businesses seek out partners.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 21, 2019
CBS series "Criminal Minds" will enter its 15th - and final season. There will only be 10 episodes. No, "Criminal Minds" is not going out with a whimper. It still remains in the top 30. But that's a long way from being in the top 11 back during the 2008 - 2009 season.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 7, 2019
However, you bet, those writing majors should steer clear of even trying to make a living as journalists. Women, even as extraordinary as Mrs. Ramsay, defer to their presence. There is a niche in thought leadership called the "history of ideas."
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 20, 2014
Clearly the ethos of "getting even" has tragic consequences. Under the battlecry of avenging Eric Garner's death, Ismaaiyl Brinsley gunned down two New York Police officers, who later died. Then he committed suicide. Here is the coverage.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
Of course, if they give us even a minute, send a follow-up thank you note. Way back in the mid 1970s, the breakthrough job-search guide came out. It was "What Color Is Your Parachute?" " Its advice was shocking - and effective.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 26, 2019
That's even if we have to pony up a premium price. Both the branding and the taste make the old-line beverage not satisfying, not even at the first drop. It's a fun ritual. We ordinary folks will go on a pilgrimage to find just the right coffee.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 11, 2017
Anchor for ABC Evening News David Muir knows to vary the lead-in. There had been "bombshell" and "breaking news." " Tonight it was a "busy Monday." " No, there were no bombshells. And, no, breaking news. By 6:30 P.M.,
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 4, 2017
Maybe there were no bombshells in last evening's ABC news, narrated by David Muir. Or it could be that this savvy anchor got it that the term "bombshell" is on the way to becoming as much a cliché as the phrase "perfect storm."
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 31, 2018
Hmmmmm. I would look up from my cushion three times a week at the Buddhist meditation center in New Haven, Connecticut. What the hell are they doing here? That's what I wondered.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 21, 2017
However, Cianci had a point: Good genes can make the game of life, which already seems unfair, even more unfair. In the U.S., the fertility industry has a growing footprint. According to the CDC, 12% of women have used it.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 21, 2019
The ethos is family values, so the pull force is to stay with family, not relocate where there is more opportunity - or even better weather. If so many folks are heading out, maybe, you start thinking, you better join them. Hey, get estimates for hiring a moving company.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 9, 2017
"Lordy," that folksy term, has gained traction. It was used by former FBI director James Comey in his testimony before the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee. The specific reference was to the speculation that U.S. president Donald Trump taped conversations in the White House.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 29, 2012
When business returns to usual hiring and making assignments will not even be on the radar screen, not for a while. For hungry communicators, going to the jobs section of Mediabistro.com had been the sweet spot in our day, at least since GDP starting growing again at 2%.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 9, 2017
Tonight, the staging of ABC News with David Muir outdid itself. Usually, the theatrics, pulled together by Muir's dramatic presentation of news segments, are addictive. No surprise ABC News is #1 in that category.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 27, 2016
But, even before that stunning event, those with small businesses such as mine could feel the economy changing. The uncertainty of Brexit makes it worse. And not on an upward tick. Now Now what we had been sensing has been confirmed.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 7, 2016
In a sense, what was once a must-read for those who enjoyed being shocked hasn't even left a hole on the Internet. Yesterday, Gawker came up in conversation. A prospect for my blogging services asked me how I had parachuted into that niche.
SpeakerSue Says...
DECEMBER 14, 2018
I was on the phone with a client and we were laughing and bonding. It was especially cool because mainly we talk by email. And though we so laugh by emoji, it’s just not the same.
Speak Schmeak
DECEMBER 24, 2008
It's always surprising to realize that even veteran performers get nervous. Even performers who love working a crowd and who love the spotlight still have their anxieties. In an interview on Conan O'Brien, where Chris Farley has taken the stage in the character of Matt Foley, the "motivational speaker" from Saturday Night Live, the following exchange takes place. Conan: "The falling down helps, right? Always gets a laugh." Chris: "Yeah, it breaks the ice a little bit."
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 28, 2017
Even in consulting, though, face time still counts. Face time always mattered a lot. In a digital era, that hasn't changed, at least not very much. On Abovethelaw.com , lawyer-journalist Kathryn Rubino focuses on the specific situation of a a young lawyer at a law firm. She is also a mom.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 5, 2017
The Drudge Report got in early on the CNN v. HanA__HoleSolo controversy. And, the cunning Matt Drudge isn't letting it go. Here is the latest coverage the Drudge Report curates from the conservative Daily Caller. That's the media house Tucker Carlson built.
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