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If you have a slide presentation, you should also be able to open Slide Sorter (in PowerPoint) or Light Table (in Keynote) and know exactly which slides to pull. Delivery Preparation audience Keynote lectern Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation public speaking Speech timeA while back, I wrote a post about why speakers should stay on time when giving a speech or presentation, and how failing to do so is a sign of disrespect. MORE
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Podcasts Closing your keynote Closing your speech goals Jane Atkinson Jill Mcabe Keynote speeches Keynotes Mindcode mindsetHow to achieve the BIG goals, well it isn’t just luck. It’s a science. Jill McAbe developed her MINDCODE™ process offer a neuroscience approach to help entrepreneurs hit their goals. This episode is a fascinating dive into how our conscious and subconscious work together when we hit our goals in life and in business. Listen Now! […]. MORE
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Putting together a great keynote is a fine art. A good keynote likely weaves together elements of storytelling and dialog, much like a good Hollywood movie. Few people have a better handle on the art of keynotes than Hall of Fame speaker, Patricia Fripp. The post [Podcast] Assembling a Keynote with Patricia Fripp appeared first on Jane Atkinson. Putting together a great keynote is a fine art. 3:07 What is the quickest, most effective way to design a keynote? MORE
This annual conference of the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology says it is the largest gathering of women in this profession, and participants are still recalling Carol Bartz's keynote there two years ago. MORE
public speaking keynoteActors want to direct. Directors want to produce. And consultants want to be kick ass speakers. And why not? The pay is good. It doesn’t take much time. And it’s a lot less heavy lifting than most consulting gigs. Easier said that done, however. Delivering a kick ass kick ass is not as easy as it looks. If you want to get into the game, begin by reviewing the following guidelines to see if you have what it takes. link]. MORE
But I recently heard a conference keynote where, if I had been asked, I would have had no improvements to suggest. Marcus Buckingham , the leader of the "Strengths" movement, was the opening keynote and he delivered an absolutely stunning presentation. *. Presentation Style The Audience Using Story in Presentations American Society for Training & Development keynote presentation Marcus Buckingham presentations MORE
Business Communication Keynotes Public Speaking SpeechwritingAuthenticity is one the hallmarks of a successful presentation. Audiences can sense when a presenter is not delivering a message that is congruent with their beliefs. This is an emotional as much as an intellectual challenge, and one that many CEO’s are destined to fail. The reason, according to Anthony Goodman, writing in Monday’s Financial [.]. MORE
Keynote converts PowerPoint easily, but check for oddities. Transferring PowerPoint slides into KeyNote is an easy WiFi process, but do check for font changes that knock your formatting around. MORE
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At the time I was still tiptoeing into the world of Keynote and tablet-based presenting. I’m upgrading my recommendation from a cautious “give-it-a-go” to an enthusiastic “go-for-it” After three months of extended experiment with the iPad/Keynote combo here are my thoughts: All that’s in the news, in your presentation. Some months ago I blogged about presenting with an iPad. MORE
In this first edited highlight from the call, conference MC, Vital Speeches of the Day editor David Murray, and Fletcher Dean of Dow Chemicals share their impressions of the opening keynote by Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau. MORE
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Fortunately, Keynote allows you to do this, by recording your presentation with the appropriately named option in the “Play&# menu. Unfortunately, Keynote will only take one recording. With this limitation of Keynote, I sought to find a solution. MORE
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The CEO of the advertising agency delivered the opening keynote speech at the marketing conference. What can you learn from this keynote speaker? He seemed like an appropriate choice. His career in the industry was impressive and the company he founded was enjoying industry buzz. MORE
The only true speaking book I've completed in 2016 is Jane Atkinson's 'The Epic Keynote' - which clearly belongs here! Diving in this book, I was searching for a great keynote 'formula' that would make me look at what I'm doing in a whole new way. MORE
She's remembered as a longtime governor of Texas, but Ann Richards was the state treasurer of Texas when she gave this keynote speech and a few years from the governorship. The convention keynote follows a time-honored formula. MORE
While prepping my next book, “The Epic Keynote: Presentation Skills and Styles of Wealthy Speakers” , I’ve come to realize that not all keynoters are created equal. I just hung up from a coaching call with one of my clients who happens to be a surgeon. MORE
I had access to two keynote creation ''home study courses'' this year, one by 1999 World Champion of Public Speaking Craig Valentine, another by 2001 WCPS Darren LaCroix and CSP, CPAE, and speaking legend Patricia Fripp. MORE
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My recent review on Amazon of the new book, Keynote Mastery: The Personal Journey of a Professional Speaker was incomplete. I need to explain in more detail the many positive elements of Patrick’s story as well as clarify why I referred to it on Amazon ‘flawed’ and show where other emerging speakers can learn from […]. Freelance Work Public Speaking MORE
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Prosper, I’m delighted to announce our keynote speakers for members only day and non-members day. By Estelle Erasmus As Chair for the 2017 ASJA Conference in NYC, with the theme of Pivot. Publish. Both speakers reflect the purpose of our theme and have copious amounts of advice to share for today’s practicing freelance writer and […]. Freelance Writing News, events, and awards Professional organizations MORE
Paul recently shared an article with me that he wrote with me about keynote speakers. Trying to find the right keynote speaker for your event can be daunting. Paul has identified ten common mistakes that people make when hiring keynote speakers. MORE
Keynotes Public Speaking Speechwriting Glenna Salsbury Ken Dychtwald Kyle Maynard Lou Heckler National Speakers Association Nido QubeinI’ve just spent four intense days attending my 7th National Speakers Association (NSA) convention, held July 30 – August 2nd in Anaheim, California. Over 1,500 attendees heard from some of the world’s top world’s professional speakers in an event themed Influence ‘11. MORE
Keynotes Marketing Public Speaking Darren Lacroix Kiwanis Clubs Lions clubs Patrick Schwerdtfeger Rotary Clubs Tony RobbinsPatrick Schwerdtfeger is the author of Marketing Shortcuts for the Self-Employed and Webify Your Business – Internet Marketing Secrets for the Self-Employed. He is a regular speaker for Bloomberg TV. He has spoken about Modern Entrepreneurship, Online Branding and the Social Media Revolution at conferences and business events around the world. MORE
Many people do not know this, but when you are in the middle of a PowerPoint or Keynote presentation, you can make the screen go black at any time by simply pressing the letter “B” (as in ”Black”). MORE
For years, I struggled to find a program that could teach me how to write a great keynote. I built my keynotes based primarily on those concepts - stringing together my best stories, trying to create a ''silver-thread'' to connect them - and off I went. MORE
I would love to see more tools available which work within the most common slideware – PowerPoint and Keynote. Both Keynote and PowerPoint have add-ins which allow you to automatically send a tweet when you click on a slide. The Keynote add-in looks a lot more robust. MORE
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Willie drops by to deliver some empowering advice on how to craft and deliver a truly amazing keynote and how to tell […]. Podcasts become a public speaker Dr. Willie Jolley Get Paid to Speak Jane Atkinson Keynotes Memorable Keynotes Motivational Keynotes Presentation Skills speaking strategyWillie Jolley is a Hall of Fame speaker, an author, and host of his own radio show. As you might guess, he’s also a wealth of information when it comes to speaking. MORE
It's that iconoclast Milo Yiannopoulos has been ousted from his keynote speaking slot at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). The conservative Drudge Report headlines with the news of the day that is bigger than Trumpism. MORE
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AUGUST 29, 2012
Paul recently shared an article with me that he wrote with me about keynote speakers. Trying to find the right keynote speaker for your event can be daunting. Paul has identified ten common mistakes that people make when hiring keynote speakers.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JANUARY 17, 2016
My recent review on Amazon of the new book, Keynote Mastery: The Personal Journey of a Professional Speaker was incomplete. I need to explain in more detail the many positive elements of Patrick’s story as well as clarify why I referred to it on Amazon ‘flawed’ and show where other emerging speakers can learn from […]. Freelance Work Public Speaking
Speak and Deliver
APRIL 18, 2016
The only true speaking book I've completed in 2016 is Jane Atkinson's 'The Epic Keynote' - which clearly belongs here! Diving in this book, I was searching for a great keynote 'formula' that would make me look at what I'm doing in a whole new way.
Speak and Deliver
DECEMBER 30, 2014
I had access to two keynote creation ''home study courses'' this year, one by 1999 World Champion of Public Speaking Craig Valentine, another by 2001 WCPS Darren LaCroix and CSP, CPAE, and speaking legend Patricia Fripp.
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JUNE 3, 2011
But I recently heard a conference keynote where, if I had been asked, I would have had no improvements to suggest. Marcus Buckingham , the leader of the "Strengths" movement, was the opening keynote and he delivered an absolutely stunning presentation. *. Presentation Style The Audience Using Story in Presentations American Society for Training & Development keynote presentation Marcus Buckingham presentations
The Eloquent Woman
MAY 28, 2013
Hitchcock''s last big UK hit before coming to US (Editor''s note: When you advocate that women should publish their speeches, it''s tough to duck the obligation when you give one yourself.
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OCTOBER 11, 2016
Prosper, I’m delighted to announce our keynote speakers for members only day and non-members day. By Estelle Erasmus As Chair for the 2017 ASJA Conference in NYC, with the theme of Pivot. Publish. Both speakers reflect the purpose of our theme and have copious amounts of advice to share for today’s practicing freelance writer and […]. Freelance Writing News, events, and awards Professional organizations
Speaker Launcher
DECEMBER 8, 2016
Putting together a great keynote is a fine art. A good keynote likely weaves together elements of storytelling and dialog, much like a good Hollywood movie. Few people have a better handle on the art of keynotes than Hall of Fame speaker, Patricia Fripp. The post [Podcast] Assembling a Keynote with Patricia Fripp appeared first on Jane Atkinson. Putting together a great keynote is a fine art. 3:07 What is the quickest, most effective way to design a keynote?
Speaker Launcher
JANUARY 26, 2017
Willie drops by to deliver some empowering advice on how to craft and deliver a truly amazing keynote and how to tell […]. Podcasts become a public speaker Dr. Willie Jolley Get Paid to Speak Jane Atkinson Keynotes Memorable Keynotes Motivational Keynotes Presentation Skills speaking strategyWillie Jolley is a Hall of Fame speaker, an author, and host of his own radio show. As you might guess, he’s also a wealth of information when it comes to speaking.
The Eloquent Woman
OCTOBER 21, 2011
She's remembered as a longtime governor of Texas, but Ann Richards was the state treasurer of Texas when she gave this keynote speech and a few years from the governorship. The convention keynote follows a time-honored formula.
Speaker Launcher
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
While prepping my next book, “The Epic Keynote: Presentation Skills and Styles of Wealthy Speakers” , I’ve come to realize that not all keynoters are created equal. I just hung up from a coaching call with one of my clients who happens to be a surgeon.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
In this first edited highlight from the call, conference MC, Vital Speeches of the Day editor David Murray, and Fletcher Dean of Dow Chemicals share their impressions of the opening keynote by Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
AUGUST 4, 2011
Keynotes Public Speaking Speechwriting Glenna Salsbury Ken Dychtwald Kyle Maynard Lou Heckler National Speakers Association Nido QubeinI’ve just spent four intense days attending my 7th National Speakers Association (NSA) convention, held July 30 – August 2nd in Anaheim, California. Over 1,500 attendees heard from some of the world’s top world’s professional speakers in an event themed Influence ‘11.
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MAY 24, 2013
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The Eloquent Woman
FEBRUARY 4, 2011
House of Representatives, and the first woman--and African-American--to deliver a keynote address to the Democratic national convention. We focus on that 1976 keynote this Friday. I, Barbara Jordan, am a keynote speaker.
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FEBRUARY 20, 2017
It's that iconoclast Milo Yiannopoulos has been ousted from his keynote speaking slot at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). The conservative Drudge Report headlines with the news of the day that is bigger than Trumpism.
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OCTOBER 4, 2013
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JULY 5, 2011
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Speaker Launcher
DECEMBER 22, 2016
Podcasts Closing your keynote Closing your speech goals Jane Atkinson Jill Mcabe Keynote speeches Keynotes Mindcode mindsetHow to achieve the BIG goals, well it isn’t just luck. It’s a science. Jill McAbe developed her MINDCODE™ process offer a neuroscience approach to help entrepreneurs hit their goals. This episode is a fascinating dive into how our conscious and subconscious work together when we hit our goals in life and in business. Listen Now! […].
Speak and Deliver
MARCH 24, 2014
For years, I struggled to find a program that could teach me how to write a great keynote. I built my keynotes based primarily on those concepts - stringing together my best stories, trying to create a ''silver-thread'' to connect them - and off I went.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
AUGUST 7, 2013
Business Communication Keynotes Public Speaking Speechwriting evita peron Garr Reynolds nancy duarte sherly sandberg Sparklines Nancy Duarte was the guest speaker at Monday’s meeting of the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable.
TJ Walker Interactive
JUNE 6, 2011
Videos of the keynote speech made to NYU graduate students in a media PR class. Communications Public Speaking Skills public relations Media NYU pr
Pivotal Public Speaking
FEBRUARY 7, 2011
public speaking keynoteActors want to direct. Directors want to produce. And consultants want to be kick ass speakers. And why not? The pay is good. It doesn’t take much time. And it’s a lot less heavy lifting than most consulting gigs. Easier said that done, however. Delivering a kick ass kick ass is not as easy as it looks. If you want to get into the game, begin by reviewing the following guidelines to see if you have what it takes. link].
The Eloquent Woman
DECEMBER 17, 2010
Then I had to race out of the hospital to be the keynote speaker for a luncheon of 400 women an hour away, and then drive back for. inspiration for women speakers keynotes Marisa Weiss
The Eloquent Woman
DECEMBER 28, 2012
This annual conference of the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology says it is the largest gathering of women in this profession, and participants are still recalling Carol Bartz's keynote there two years ago.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MARCH 21, 2015
This is the keynote address by Rod Thorn, Communication Executive, PepsiCo that was delivered at the Ragan Speechwriters and Executive Communicators Conference, George Washington University, Washington, D.C. Business Communication Speech Showcase Speechwriting keynote
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OCTOBER 4, 2013
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The Presenter's Blog
OCTOBER 8, 2012
At the time I was still tiptoeing into the world of Keynote and tablet-based presenting. I’m upgrading my recommendation from a cautious “give-it-a-go” to an enthusiastic “go-for-it” After three months of extended experiment with the iPad/Keynote combo here are my thoughts: All that’s in the news, in your presentation. Some months ago I blogged about presenting with an iPad.
Manner of Speaking
OCTOBER 2, 2012
Many people do not know this, but when you are in the middle of a PowerPoint or Keynote presentation, you can make the screen go black at any time by simply pressing the letter “B” (as in ”Black”).
Thoughts On Presenting And Design
MARCH 29, 2009
Fortunately, Keynote allows you to do this, by recording your presentation with the appropriately named option in the “Play&# menu. Unfortunately, Keynote will only take one recording. With this limitation of Keynote, I sought to find a solution.
Manner of Speaking
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Preparation Slide Presentation Speeches from Film Apollo 13 Keynote PowerPoint Problems public speaking Scott Berkun Tom HanksThe day of the big presentation has arrived. You’ve prepared, you know your material and you’ve arrived at the venue early to get set up.
Manner of Speaking
AUGUST 30, 2010
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Speak and Deliver
JANUARY 15, 2015
More likely, for the average Non-Celebrity Keynote Speaker, the benefits will come in the form of your process - your solution to their problem, their pain. Celebrity Speakers Communication Keynote Speaking Know Your Audience Leadership Marketing Problem-Solving Speaking Effectively
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JUNE 13, 2017
Most Recent Post Speaker Marketing Speaking Business Strategy building your speech Epic Keynote getting more gigs improving your speechA week or so ago I asked this question on Facebook about getting new speaking gigs: If you weren’t getting the bookings that you wanted, would you a) work on the speech or b) work on the marketing? I was interested to see all of the different answers and here’s my answer. It depends. I’m […].
Manner of Speaking
NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Just remember that although Prezi might be different from software such as Keynote and PowerPoint, the presentation still must be designed properly. . Slide Presentation Barack Obama Keynote Mitt Romney PowerPoint Prezi U.S.
Speaking about Presenting
OCTOBER 13, 2009
I would love to see more tools available which work within the most common slideware – PowerPoint and Keynote. Both Keynote and PowerPoint have add-ins which allow you to automatically send a tweet when you click on a slide. The Keynote add-in looks a lot more robust.
Manner of Speaking
JANUARY 22, 2012
If you have a slide presentation, you should also be able to open Slide Sorter (in PowerPoint) or Light Table (in Keynote) and know exactly which slides to pull. Delivery Preparation audience Keynote lectern Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation public speaking Speech timeA while back, I wrote a post about why speakers should stay on time when giving a speech or presentation, and how failing to do so is a sign of disrespect.
Manner of Speaking
NOVEMBER 16, 2010
Tags: Humour PowerPoint Comedian comedy Delivery Don McMillan humor Keynote Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation Slide Presentations standup comedy
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
OCTOBER 30, 2012
Business Communication Keynotes Public Speaking SpeechwritingAuthenticity is one the hallmarks of a successful presentation. Audiences can sense when a presenter is not delivering a message that is congruent with their beliefs. This is an emotional as much as an intellectual challenge, and one that many CEO’s are destined to fail. The reason, according to Anthony Goodman, writing in Monday’s Financial [.].
The Presenter's Blog
MAY 8, 2012
Keynote converts PowerPoint easily, but check for oddities. Transferring PowerPoint slides into KeyNote is an easy WiFi process, but do check for font changes that knock your formatting around.
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