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Gig Related Topics 
"So you liked my talk? Now what?" 8 ways to make the most of a speaking gig
The Eloquent Woman
AUGUST 13, 2014
To make the most of each speaking gig and get better invitations to speak in the future, here are the steps you should take after your speech or presentation is over: Look at and share the video: You don''t have to like it. You killed that keynote, iced the Ignite!
12 ways to evaluate speaking gigs for gender bias
The Eloquent Woman
JANUARY 29, 2014
We''ll be talking about how women can get more speaking gigs and how they can better evaluate and seek offers to speak in my new workshop, Be The Eloquent Woman. But the reluctance was clear in the invitation, and eventually, her gig didn''t materialize.
2 Webinars – Writing Query Letters & Finding Corporate Writing Gigs
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
AUGUST 27, 2014
How to Find Corporate Writing Gigs Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EDT) For freelance writers (and editors), this webinar looks at how to find corporate writing (and editing) gigs.
The Secret to Making Your Way to the Decision Makers Short List and Getting the Gig
Speaker Launcher
MARCH 14, 2017
If you want to book the gig, you need to make it to the decision maker's short list. Here's how: The post The Secret to Making Your Way to the Decision Makers Short List and Getting the Gig appeared first on Jane Atkinson.
Free webinar: How to Find Corporate Writing Gigs
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
AUGUST 5, 2014
Free webinar: How to Find Corporate Writing Gigs. https://www.bigmarker.com/PauLima/how-to-find-corporate-writing-gigs#. . For freelance writers (and editors), this webinar looks at how to find corporate writing (and editing) gigs. More information and to register: https://www.bigmarker.com/PauLima/how-to-find-corporate-writing-gigs#. Saturday, August 23, 2014 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (EDT). .
What can video do to help you get that speaking gig? An organizer's tips
The Eloquent Woman
APRIL 13, 2011
(Editor's note: Sarah Milstein, co-author of The Twitter Book and general manager of the Web 2.0 Expo, is a reader of this blog who has prompted some of our most-read and useful posts. Over a recent lunch, I urged her to share why she uses videos to choose her program speakers.
From the vault: 7 times to turn down a speaking gig
The Eloquent Woman
FEBRUARY 23, 2012
It might seem counterproductive to turn down speaking requests--after all, they give you a chance to promote yourself, your cause, your company or your career. But in these cases, I'd advise you to at least take a second look or turn down the opportunity outright.
How Does He Get So Many Speaking Gigs?
Great Public Speaking
MAY 13, 2014
Now I only accept the best a speaking gigs. Now the ball is in your court go out and book those gigs! Are you still looking for ways to grow as a professional speaker? I have a tip for you: SELL YOUR KNOWLEDGE! This is my overriding principle that came from years of hard knocks trying to get people to hire me to speak. I get more speaking engagements than I ever had before. I made a change that had a positive effect on my career.
How to find ‘corporate’ freelance writing gigs
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
But when it comes to landing ‘corporate’ (business or non-profit) writing gigs, it’s a whole other matter… Why is it that many of us find sales and marketing difficult to do? If you want to write for newspapers and magazines, the query letter is the best way to get started (see video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCt1I20Bdyc v=uCt1I20Bdyc ).
Ask Your Future Into Existence
Speak and Deliver
MAY 10, 2011
"How do I get speaking gigs?" There are lots of options out there for free speaking opportunities (gigs is so 'Wedding Singer' - be above that term). Places to Speak Speaking Gigs Referrals Networking Booked to Speak
For Wednesday: Step Up Your Speaking newsletter helps you get that gig
The Eloquent Woman
MAY 2, 2011
Trying to get that gig? Our theme this month is "get that gig," and this issues is packed with the steps, tactics, questions to ask, and promotional methods you need to secure a speaking engagement.
4 Marketing Essentials to Ensure Your Positioning Isn’t Costing You Gigs
Speaker Launcher
JUNE 7, 2016
The post 4 Marketing Essentials to Ensure Your Positioning Isn’t Costing You Gigs appeared first on Jane Atkinson. I have clients who are successful not because of their marketing, but in spite of it. The crazy thing is that even though they are positioning themselves as speakers rather than experts, and they lack a strong promise statement on their website (which is cluttered and unclear) they still get business. Guess what. They are […].
The Gig Economy - Avoiding getting stiffed
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 22, 2016
In business today, there is no one best answer. The volatility of the global economy, driven by tech, makes conventional wisdom about operating our business totally 20th century. So, we have to figure out on our own our smartest options when the client seems to have a cash-flow problem.
Charity Gig Invite - Craig and Lois (1 night only)
Craig Strachan - Keep Talking!
MARCH 29, 2009
Charity Gig! - Tags: Events Toastmasters charity gig john whiffen tuesday's child Hi Friends. You have been asking us when we are going to play next, so now you have an answer, next month! I hope that you will be able to join us (more details below the advert). Craig.
tuesday’s child perform charity gig
Craig Strachan - Keep Talking!
MARCH 23, 2009
Lois and Craig Strachan will be reviving their band tuesday’s child to perform a once-off gig to raise funds for The John Whiffen Golden City Memorial Trust. Tags: Toastmasters charity gig music tuesday's child FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact Person: Craig Strachan. Company Name: The John Whiffen Golden City Memorial Trust. Phone Number: 082 789 3899. FAX Number: 021 788 3884. Email Address: craig@johnwhiffen.co.za. Website URL: www.johnwhiffen.co.za.
Give a gig, get a gig
Speaker Launcher
MAY 26, 2009
Sam Silverstein gave us one during a recent edition of NSA’s Voices of Experience when he talked about a colleague of his dropping a gig in his lap. That said, if you are a recipient of a gig, I hope you will in turn, give a gig. Give a gig, get a gig.
tuesday’s child doing once off gig
Craig Strachan - Keep Talking!
FEBRUARY 22, 2009
After years of being quiet, Lois and I are doing a charity gig. Yes, that is right. Please keep the evening of Saturday 25 April open. Details to follow. www.tuesdayschild.co.za. download the band’s music.
How Will You Measure Success in 2013?
Speaker Launcher
JANUARY 3, 2013
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Gig Economy Workers - 4 Tips on How to Get Work, Get Paid in Souring World Economy
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 29, 2016
So, what should gig economy workers do to both empower us to keep getting assignments and to protect ourselves from getting stiffed. The year 2016 has been called The Time of Don't Know.
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren - Patron Saint of the Gig Economy (along with Kathryn Rubino of Abovethelaw)
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 22, 2016
Senator Elizabeth Warren who is anointed the Patron Saint of the gig worker, like myself. She shared with other gig lawyers tips for financial and emotional well being on Abovethelaw. It could be U.S.
Wages Up 0.3% - That's what we in gig economy focus on
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 6, 2016
But we in the gig economy are not focused on what's happening in the traditional job market. That means that if the project is billed at $100, we gig workers will only see $80 of that. No surprise, the growth in new job creation has fallen off in April. It was 160,000.
The speaking gig from hell
Speaker Confessions
JUNE 4, 2009
It’s a great story of what he calls a hell gig. As research for the book, I’ve been collecting stories of things going wrong. From hecklers, to equipment failures, to tough crowds. Today I’ve heard one of the best stories of things going wrong.
Katie Couric: GAWKER offers her blogging gig
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 19, 2011
Depending on what circles you travel in, blogging at a brandname site such as GAWKER might carry more influence than a television job. It positions you as youthful. The pay, of course, isn't so hot. And the site owners, fanatic about page views, are known to be demanding. Katie Couric will have to weigh those tradeoffs. Tonight is her last on CBS. Then she is between jobs.
Conducted mini-seminar on finding corporate writing gigs
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
JULY 13, 2009
This one was on finding corporate writing and editing gigs. Conducted another mini-seminar for several freelancers today. The writers worked together to book the date with me, find a suitable location, and to split the seminar fee. We did some serious work and even managed to have a few laughs. Of course we [.].
7 times you should turn down a speaking gig
The Eloquent Woman
APRIL 5, 2010
It might seem counterproductive to turn down speaking requests--after all, they give you a chance to promote yourself, your cause, your company or your career. But in these cases, I'd advise you to at least take a second look or turn down the opportunity outright.
Want Gig in TV? Be a President's Daughter
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 31, 2009
After already proving herself as an author, she now takes on a gig as a correspondent on NBC's "Today." Like Prince Hal from Shakespeare's history plays, Jenna Bush Hager grows up - and takes over. " Her beat will be education. Every month she'll contribute a story on that. Meanwhile she will also be a reading coordinator at a school.
The networked speaker: 10 ways to make the most of your next gig
The Eloquent Woman
JULY 22, 2010
Here's how to become a networked speaker who makes the most of each presentation gig: Business cards are a must--but your regular cards may not be just right. (Editor's note: This appeared earlier this week on my don't get caught blog, but it has obvious utility for Eloquent Woman readers.)
Anatomy of landing a client on the Web
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
APRIL 12, 2012
About 70% of my new training and writing gigs come to me through my website. The rest are from referrals or my marketing.) Recently, I wrote a business letter for a client in Russia who is trying to land distribution deal with an American company. Other writers have asked me how a client from Russian [.]. Marketing Your Services Search Engine Optimization Search engine optimization SEO writing for the web
Sent out my vacation notices; have two new gigs.
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
JULY 12, 2009
I wasn’t looking for work, honest! That is why I delayed sending out my vacation notice until two weeks before my holidays began. I confess, there have been times when I’ve given clients, and past clients, four or five weeks notice. I’ve done that because I was looking for a little more work before heading [.].
Let your business vision guide who you become
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
JULY 5, 2016
There is a big difference between teaching night school and conducting corporate training gigs. I’ve worked from home, other than short teaching and training gigs, for over 20 years. That means I do not apply for contract positions or gigs that would have me commuting to an office most days of the week. I’ve been a freelancer for over 25 years. I didn’t say ‘freelance writer’ because I do several things to earn a living. I do several things because I want to.
Does Your Preview Video Get You the Gig?
Speaker Launcher
DECEMBER 12, 2008
In some cases, the speaker booking process might. look something like this: 1. The client decides they need a speaker. If they don’t already have someone in mind, they shop around online based on the topic or call. a speaker’s bureau for suggestions. They view all of the speaker’s materials and. preview videos. They narrow their list and perhaps set up a. phone call with the 3 or so speakers who have made. the short list.
Smart self-promotion: 6 must-haves on your speaker page
The Eloquent Woman
MARCH 17, 2016
Showing organizers and committees that you are an available, experienced, and interested speaker will make all the difference in your ability to get more and better speaking gigs. Always ask after a gig whether the organizers had photos taken, and whether you can use and share them.
Advice for speakers and presenters - 7 ways to turn a free gig into a financial windfall
Pivotal Public Speaking
MAY 8, 2009
Although a free gig can eat into your bottom line, you don’t need to refuse it altogether. If you’re still building your expertise, free gigs can help you to refine your message and try out new concepts on an eager audience. … read more here. <!–
How to develop a paid public speaking career – III: Where do you find gigs?
Public Speaking Advice and Commentary
MARCH 29, 2010
As you’re making nice with the bureaus and creating demand (a strong platform) through social media and other methods, you’ll also want to explore a third way to get speaking gigs: your existing network. Next time I’ll talk more about each of these sources of gigs, and about what marketing materials you need to be ready to conquer the speaking world when it does come calling.
Bye-Bye Boring Bio: Attract Clients, Speaking Gigs & Media Interviews Now.
Fripp THE Executive Speech Coach
OCTOBER 9, 2010
Juetten is the author of Bye-Bye Boring Bio: Attract Clients, Speaking Gigs and Media Interviews Now. Nancy Juetten President, Main Street Media Savvy said “Taking your speaking school was among the best decisions I ever made to advance my business. I will be forever grateful and continue to sing the praises of your work to my extended community.” I am flattered and always impressed with what Nancy is up to. Kick Your Boring Bio to the Curb By Eve Gumpel.
The Eloquent Woman's top 10 public speaking posts for 2014
The Eloquent Woman
DECEMBER 25, 2014
12 ways to evaluate speaking gigs for gender bias is my effort to help women speakers consider whether they should say "yes" when invited. Practical advice and experiences about public speaking are a mainstay of The Eloquent Woman.
Always bring your A game
Speak Schmeak
JULY 6, 2011
In essence saying, "This is a B gig and I'm bringing my B game." Do a half-ass job, and you can guarantee that no one in the audience will refer you or offer you another gig. Bringing your A game even to B engagements will earn you respect, for one, and consistently better gigs.
9 things to do with the video of your TED, TEDMED or TEDx talk
The Eloquent Woman
AUGUST 14, 2013
Media attention or attention on social networks can lead to more gigs and invitations, so don''t skip this step--it''s always surprising to me how many speakers miss this opportunity.
It's a marathon, not a sprint
Speak Schmeak
JULY 27, 2015
But guess what: Her speaking gig isn't until October. When you get the gig, that's when you call for the consultation. In May of this year, a long-time social media contact got in touch with me and scheduled a coaching consultation. She knew she needed coaching and was ready to roll.
Samantha Bee on presenting in a comfortable outfit
The Eloquent Woman
MAY 4, 2017
If you've ever found yourself on stage for a speaking gig, teetering in your uncomfortable high heels and an outfit you wouldn't normally wear, you'll find refreshing the advice of America's female late-night comedy host Samantha Bee.
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