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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
But the process isn't penalty-free. The game our parents who endured The Great Recession was supposed to teach us Baby Boomers was frugality. Of course, that didn't happen. MORE
I am giving away free PDFs of my books on writing–business writing, promotional writing, writing articles, writing for the web, business of freelance writing. If the book doesn’t work for you, you are free to say so. I will email you the free PDF and you go from there. MORE
Welcome to Zimbabwe and the Mugabe regime; the land of free elections that have resulted in all of the above. On November 2nd, in between getting off the train and going to the gym, I pulled up to my polling location, ran in, voted, and ran back to the car. . MORE
Google Docs is probably the most commonly-used free PowerPoint alternative. Resources free PowerPoint alternatives Google Docs MORE
In cooperation with the Khan Academy , Pixar and Disney have been offering Pixar in a Box , an on-going series of behind-the-scenes lessons taught by Pixar's professionals (storytellers, animators, directors, artists, etc.). MORE
Uncategorized Free Speech irs Pastors tax exempt MORE
The giveaway started today and 51 copies are already gone, so if you're a Goodreads member, get over there ASAP to reserve your free digital download. Goodreads Book Giveaway Presenting for Humans by Lisa Braithwaite Get your free copy of Presenting for Humans! Hey y'all! I'm giving away 100 digital copies of Presenting for Humans: Insights for Speakers on Ditching Perfection and Creating Connection ! MORE
Being identified as participating in the movement, reports MarketWatch , has given corporations lots of free publicity. The boycott against placing advertising on Facebook gained traction. So much so that organizations participating in the boycott come across as the Good Guys. MORE
So here’s a list of free photo-editing tools. Picnik is typical of free online photo editors. Pixlr is a free online photo editor that is also a drawing tool. GIMP is free software that you install. Other free tools. Here are some other free tools. MORE
Here it is, hot off the press Download Over50OutsmartingYourComfortZone. Coaching, auditing, lecturing, and writing/ghostwriting thought leadership content on ageism. For individual coaching – sliding scale fees. Complimentary initial consultation. MORE
It's being phone-free. The phone-free meme could dominate 2016. Silicon Valley player, Steve Hilton, is part of the new cool. That includes any kind of phone. He explains this state of being in The Guardian. Even a Baby Boomer like myself has felt the pull force. MORE
Here is a pretty cool website that I have been looking at: Slide Hunter , an online collection of free PowerPoint templates. I am not sure exactly how many there are, but at about 40 pages of 7 templates I estimate at least 280 or so templates (and they are all free). MORE
something free! I hope you're enjoying the long weekend (if you're in the US)! I realized that my friends in other countries now do Black Friday, even though there is no Thanksgiving on the preceding Thursday! Wow, talk about spreading American culture worldwide. MORE
I am offering a setirs of free and PWYC (pay what you can) writing webinars. Here’s what is online so far at paullima.com/pwyc: Free video: 20 books, mostly on writing, by Paul Lima. Take 10 minutes to see how one author promotes his books. This … Continue reading → MORE
Last year I wrote a post about logistical items that speakers should remember for a speaking engagement. Reader response was so good that I created an addendum. To put these ideas into a more practical format for you, I have reworked the checklist into a single-page PDF file. MORE
One of the best ways of making attention grabbing presentations is to use eye-catching visuals. The most convenient way to do that is to make use of readymade presentation templates and high-resolution images. However, many websites offering stock photos can cost a fortune. MORE
I recently did the second of two free webinars for the good folks at Training Magazine Network. The recording is now available…and still free, of course! The topic is a timely one: How to Turn Your Organization’s Leaders Into Powerful Presenters. MORE
There are other free Office alternatives, such as LibreOffice (also open-source), but OpenOffice.org is the most widely known. Miscellaneous PowerPoint Tips Review free PowerPoint alternative OpenOffice OpenOffice.org MORE
They provide 3 options: Free-Public , Enjoy and Pro. Review free PreziPrezi has created quite a buzz because it uses a completely new paradigm for presentations–a canvas rather than individual slides. It also has an innovative menu. MORE
Internet Guru Seth Godin has compiled and released a free ebook containing thoughts and ideas from some very big thinkers. Related posts: Free Ebook – Putting the POWER back into PowerPoint I have finally completed the initial version of my e-book, Make a name for yourself Here is a great little book that I discovered – In the Company of Leaders – free ebooks On the the keynote sessions at the recent Toastmasters Convention. MORE
Free Webinar: How to Write Anything (non-fiction edition) The Format Of What You Write May Change But The Process Of Writing Anything Remains The Same. July 20, noon (EST). To register: [link] Registration required MORE
The 8th annual Outstanding Presentations Workshop is free this year. Get my free video training, "13 techniques that will make designing your slides EASY." The post The 8th annual Outstanding Presentations Workshop is free this year appeared first on PowerPoint Tips Blog. MORE
Signing up to the Canva is absolutely free and will take no more than 30 seconds. Some of them are free while the ones with Dollar sign ($) on them are paid templates. You can go ahead and start with the Free ones. This is a guest blog post by Kavita Paliwal. MORE
Bit by bit the brilliant tactics of the public relations industry, the ability of lawyers to get miscreants off the hook, and free thinkers who don't give a damn about the public good have killed off shame. The Puritans imported it into America. That was shame. MORE
I am looking to boost my book promotion so I am giving away s free PDF book (or epub) of How To Write Anything in return for a social media mention with a link to www.paullima.com/books. I am not looking … Continue reading → MORE
2.17.2010 Free Speech Student’s Facebook Tirade Against Teacher Is Protected Speech | Threat Level | Wired.com Heres an interesting summary of cases involving students and teachers and free speech and would make for an interesting class discussion of what constitutes free speech and what are its limits. Categories: Facebook , free speech 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Loading. MORE
Sure, we should take advantage of the 30-day free trial. But, during the two free trials I participated in there were no real plums. LinkedIn dominates job search. Increasingly, those looking to hire request the link to our LinkedIn Profile instead of a resume. MORE
No matter what the ultimate goal of your presentation is, you can’t achieve that goal if your presentation doesn’t effectively transfer information. It may feel counterintuitive, but visuals are the best way to transfer information in a presentation. A picture is worth a thousand words, as they say. MORE
I created a new free offering last year and I want to make sure you got yours! Hey peeps! In case this fell through the cracks, here's the info on my new-ish Easy Speaker Proposal Template and tracking sheet ! MORE
So, it might appear to plaintiffs that this is "free money."" Litigation financing for individual plaintiffs is being positioned and packaged as a gift to the cash-strapped seeking justice. MORE
GCF Learn Free is a website that offers free tutorials, both in text and video format. Do you know of other free PowerPoint tutorials People often ask me where they can learn PowerPoint from scratch, and this is a good place to start for the basics. Go to the Computer Training page , choose PowerPoint, and choose the version you want. They have tutorials from 2000 through 2007 (PC only). If you try these, let me know what you think. MORE
The folk at Udemy have put together good collection of youtube videos focusing on public speaking. The videos are short, and give good examples and advice on become a better speaker. Udemy also has a several online public speaking courses for sale. But like many learning sites you may have to look around to find the one that best suits you (hint: click on the courses and check out the table of contents). MORE
I’ll be giving a free teleseminar on Tuesday, August 18th at 12N PT/1PM MT/2PM CT/3PM ET. I’ll be offering a free evaluation of a. I’m offering this free consulting as a way to let people know what I can do. Many people have free long-distance on their cell phones. The topic is: Top 10 Mistakes Professionals Make that Hurt Their Career! MORE
We’ve written before of the best places to download free PowerPoint templates but if you don’t find what you’re looking for there, there are plenty of other sites to browse.… MORE
This free 20-minute business vision webinar will show you how to create your Business Vision so you can start to market your business in a focused and effective manner. If you are a freelancer (writer or editor) or an independent practitioner, or if you are the owner of any type of small business, you should create a W5– who, what, where, when, why — business vision before you start to market your business. MORE
Is it possible for adults determined to move forward with our little lives to become "ghost-free? Not likely. I've been wrestling with ghosts since the mid 1960s. MORE
For several years, I created backgrounds and offered them as free downloads. Also, I used to offer a free e-booklet, called “5 Easy Sure-Fire Backgrounds.&# You can now sign up to get that free e-booklet on the same page–and subscribe to my PowerPoint Tips Newsletter. (If MORE
The people of the state of New Hampshire live by the state motto “Live free or die” To be effective as presenters we guard and nurture that same freedom. Genuinely free thinkers are few and far between, and that makes them memorable. We walk amongst those thinkers whenever we cut free from the dogmas and orthodoxies that seek to hold us down. Because presenting is inventing, constantly check yourself for dogma. MORE
There's one more day to sign up for my free teleseminar, " 3 Surefire Ways to Glue Your Audience to Their Seats Without Krazy Glue, Hot Glue or Mod Podge! " * Do you always feel like you're not prepared enough when you speak? * MORE
Many murders are triggered, pun intended, by a too-free run of the mouth. And, no, I am not free to complain to my four-footed son that I deeply resent walking him when I am exhausted, it's freezing outside, and I'm on deadline. To me, free speech is like the Easter Bunny. MORE
As our content catalog has grown, we have started to publish free PowerPoint slides every new week. Our free slides have had a very good adoption and we could also notice the number of free downloads is increasing over time. Free Circular Concept Diagram Design. MORE
There are many free PowerPoint alternatives available either as a download or as a web-based service. You might not realize it, but there’s a free online PowerPoint app! And it’s all free! MORE
Discover how to receive a free PDF copy of this book at the end of the excerpt from: The Accidental Writer: A Memoir Didn’t know rules of grammar; became a writer Had a vasectomy; became a dad Liked cats; became … Continue reading → MORE
Free Related Topics PowerPoint Tips
APRIL 24, 2018
Signing up to the Canva is absolutely free and will take no more than 30 seconds. Some of them are free while the ones with Dollar sign ($) on them are paid templates. You can go ahead and start with the Free ones. This is a guest blog post by Kavita Paliwal.
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
JULY 15, 2020
Free Webinar: How to Write Anything (non-fiction edition) The Format Of What You Write May Change But The Process Of Writing Anything Remains The Same. July 20, noon (EST). To register: [link] Registration required
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PowerPoint Tips
MAY 8, 2011
There are other free Office alternatives, such as LibreOffice (also open-source), but OpenOffice.org is the most widely known. Miscellaneous PowerPoint Tips Review free PowerPoint alternative OpenOffice OpenOffice.org
Speak Schmeak
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
I created a new free offering last year and I want to make sure you got yours! Hey peeps! In case this fell through the cracks, here's the info on my new-ish Easy Speaker Proposal Template and tracking sheet !
Craig Strachan - Keep Talking!
JUNE 27, 2013
Here is a pretty cool website that I have been looking at: Slide Hunter , an online collection of free PowerPoint templates. I am not sure exactly how many there are, but at about 40 pages of 7 templates I estimate at least 280 or so templates (and they are all free).
PowerPoint Tips
APRIL 14, 2011
They provide 3 options: Free-Public , Enjoy and Pro. Review free PreziPrezi has created quite a buzz because it uses a completely new paradigm for presentations–a canvas rather than individual slides. It also has an innovative menu.
PowerPoint Tips
MARCH 28, 2011
Google Docs is probably the most commonly-used free PowerPoint alternative. Resources free PowerPoint alternatives Google Docs
PowerPoint Tips
OCTOBER 15, 2011
So here’s a list of free photo-editing tools. Picnik is typical of free online photo editors. Pixlr is a free online photo editor that is also a drawing tool. GIMP is free software that you install. Other free tools. Here are some other free tools.
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.
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
JANUARY 19, 2020
I am offering a setirs of free and PWYC (pay what you can) writing webinars. Here’s what is online so far at paullima.com/pwyc: Free video: 20 books, mostly on writing, by Paul Lima. Take 10 minutes to see how one author promotes his books. This … Continue reading →
PowerPoint Tips
MARCH 15, 2011
There are many free PowerPoint alternatives available either as a download or as a web-based service. You might not realize it, but there’s a free online PowerPoint app! And it’s all free!
Craig Strachan - Keep Talking!
JUNE 30, 2015
The folk at Udemy have put together good collection of youtube videos focusing on public speaking. The videos are short, and give good examples and advice on become a better speaker. Udemy also has a several online public speaking courses for sale. But like many learning sites you may have to look around to find the one that best suits you (hint: click on the courses and check out the table of contents).
PowerPoint Tips
AUGUST 29, 2017
The 8th annual Outstanding Presentations Workshop is free this year. Get my free video training, "13 techniques that will make designing your slides EASY." The post The 8th annual Outstanding Presentations Workshop is free this year appeared first on PowerPoint Tips Blog.
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
JULY 8, 2020
I am looking to boost my book promotion so I am giving away s free PDF book (or epub) of How To Write Anything in return for a social media mention with a link to www.paullima.com/books. I am not looking … Continue reading →
The Presenter's Blog
APRIL 28, 2012
The people of the state of New Hampshire live by the state motto “Live free or die” To be effective as presenters we guard and nurture that same freedom. Genuinely free thinkers are few and far between, and that makes them memorable. We walk amongst those thinkers whenever we cut free from the dogmas and orthodoxies that seek to hold us down. Because presenting is inventing, constantly check yourself for dogma.
Presentation Zen
FEBRUARY 19, 2017
In cooperation with the Khan Academy , Pixar and Disney have been offering Pixar in a Box , an on-going series of behind-the-scenes lessons taught by Pixar's professionals (storytellers, animators, directors, artists, etc.).
PowerPoint Tips
AUGUST 14, 2009
I’ll be giving a free teleseminar on Tuesday, August 18th at 12N PT/1PM MT/2PM CT/3PM ET. I’ll be offering a free evaluation of a. I’m offering this free consulting as a way to let people know what I can do. Many people have free long-distance on their cell phones. The topic is: Top 10 Mistakes Professionals Make that Hurt Their Career!
PowerPoint Tips
AUGUST 5, 2010
GCF Learn Free is a website that offers free tutorials, both in text and video format. Do you know of other free PowerPoint tutorials People often ask me where they can learn PowerPoint from scratch, and this is a good place to start for the basics. Go to the Computer Training page , choose PowerPoint, and choose the version you want. They have tutorials from 2000 through 2007 (PC only). If you try these, let me know what you think.
The Communication Blog
FEBRUARY 17, 2010
2.17.2010 Free Speech Student’s Facebook Tirade Against Teacher Is Protected Speech | Threat Level | Wired.com Heres an interesting summary of cases involving students and teachers and free speech and would make for an interesting class discussion of what constitutes free speech and what are its limits. Categories: Facebook , free speech 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Loading.
Presentation Guru
JUNE 21, 2019
No matter what the ultimate goal of your presentation is, you can’t achieve that goal if your presentation doesn’t effectively transfer information. It may feel counterintuitive, but visuals are the best way to transfer information in a presentation. A picture is worth a thousand words, as they say.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 11, 2019
But the process isn't penalty-free. The game our parents who endured The Great Recession was supposed to teach us Baby Boomers was frugality. Of course, that didn't happen.
Manner of Speaking
JULY 5, 2011
Last year I wrote a post about logistical items that speakers should remember for a speaking engagement. Reader response was so good that I created an addendum. To put these ideas into a more practical format for you, I have reworked the checklist into a single-page PDF file.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 8, 2017
Is it possible for adults determined to move forward with our little lives to become "ghost-free? Not likely. I've been wrestling with ghosts since the mid 1960s.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 22, 2015
Many murders are triggered, pun intended, by a too-free run of the mouth. And, no, I am not free to complain to my four-footed son that I deeply resent walking him when I am exhausted, it's freezing outside, and I'm on deadline. To me, free speech is like the Easter Bunny.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 2, 2020
Being identified as participating in the movement, reports MarketWatch , has given corporations lots of free publicity. The boycott against placing advertising on Facebook gained traction. So much so that organizations participating in the boycott come across as the Good Guys.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 6, 2017
So, it might appear to plaintiffs that this is "free money."" Litigation financing for individual plaintiffs is being positioned and packaged as a gift to the cash-strapped seeking justice.
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2019
Discover how to receive a free PDF copy of this book at the end of the excerpt from: The Accidental Writer: A Memoir Didn’t know rules of grammar; became a writer Had a vasectomy; became a dad Liked cats; became … Continue reading →
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
I am giving away free PDFs of my books on writing–business writing, promotional writing, writing articles, writing for the web, business of freelance writing. If the book doesn’t work for you, you are free to say so. I will email you the free PDF and you go from there.
Craig Strachan - Keep Talking!
DECEMBER 20, 2009
Internet Guru Seth Godin has compiled and released a free ebook containing thoughts and ideas from some very big thinkers. Related posts: Free Ebook – Putting the POWER back into PowerPoint I have finally completed the initial version of my e-book, Make a name for yourself Here is a great little book that I discovered – In the Company of Leaders – free ebooks On the the keynote sessions at the recent Toastmasters Convention.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 9, 2019
Bit by bit the brilliant tactics of the public relations industry, the ability of lawyers to get miscreants off the hook, and free thinkers who don't give a damn about the public good have killed off shame. The Puritans imported it into America. That was shame.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 12, 2016
It's being phone-free. The phone-free meme could dominate 2016. Silicon Valley player, Steve Hilton, is part of the new cool. That includes any kind of phone. He explains this state of being in The Guardian. Even a Baby Boomer like myself has felt the pull force.
Presentation Guru
JANUARY 25, 2018
We’ve written before of the best places to download free PowerPoint templates but if you don’t find what you’re looking for there, there are plenty of other sites to browse.…
Matt Eventoff
NOVEMBER 15, 2010
Welcome to Zimbabwe and the Mugabe regime; the land of free elections that have resulted in all of the above. On November 2nd, in between getting off the train and going to the gym, I pulled up to my polling location, ran in, voted, and ran back to the car. .
TJ Walker Interactive
OCTOBER 6, 2012
Uncategorized Free Speech irs Pastors tax exempt
PowerPoint Tips
MAY 9, 2013
I recently did the second of two free webinars for the good folks at Training Magazine Network. The recording is now available…and still free, of course! The topic is a timely one: How to Turn Your Organization’s Leaders Into Powerful Presenters.
Speak Schmeak
APRIL 8, 2019
The giveaway started today and 51 copies are already gone, so if you're a Goodreads member, get over there ASAP to reserve your free digital download. Goodreads Book Giveaway Presenting for Humans by Lisa Braithwaite Get your free copy of Presenting for Humans! Hey y'all! I'm giving away 100 digital copies of Presenting for Humans: Insights for Speakers on Ditching Perfection and Creating Connection !
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 18, 2019
Sure, we should take advantage of the 30-day free trial. But, during the two free trials I participated in there were no real plums. LinkedIn dominates job search. Increasingly, those looking to hire request the link to our LinkedIn Profile instead of a resume.
Presentation Guru
APRIL 13, 2017
One of the best ways of making attention grabbing presentations is to use eye-catching visuals. The most convenient way to do that is to make use of readymade presentation templates and high-resolution images. However, many websites offering stock photos can cost a fortune.
PowerPoint Tips
APRIL 4, 2011
For several years, I created backgrounds and offered them as free downloads. Also, I used to offer a free e-booklet, called “5 Easy Sure-Fire Backgrounds.&# You can now sign up to get that free e-booklet on the same page–and subscribe to my PowerPoint Tips Newsletter. (If
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 20, 2018
Here it is, hot off the press Download Over50OutsmartingYourComfortZone. Coaching, auditing, lecturing, and writing/ghostwriting thought leadership content on ageism. For individual coaching – sliding scale fees. Complimentary initial consultation.
SlideModel
AUGUST 30, 2015
As our content catalog has grown, we have started to publish free PowerPoint slides every new week. Our free slides have had a very good adoption and we could also notice the number of free downloads is increasing over time. Free Circular Concept Diagram Design.
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
AUGUST 31, 2018
This free 20-minute business vision webinar will show you how to create your Business Vision so you can start to market your business in a focused and effective manner. If you are a freelancer (writer or editor) or an independent practitioner, or if you are the owner of any type of small business, you should create a W5– who, what, where, when, why — business vision before you start to market your business.
Speak Schmeak
APRIL 3, 2013
There's one more day to sign up for my free teleseminar, " 3 Surefire Ways to Glue Your Audience to Their Seats Without Krazy Glue, Hot Glue or Mod Podge! " * Do you always feel like you're not prepared enough when you speak? *
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