Over 1,000 professional speakers met for the four days and attended a series of main stage keynotes, break [.]. The annual National Speakers Association Convention was held July 14 – 17, 2012 at the JW Marriott Hotel, Indianapolis. I was not able to attend this year’s event, but took the opportunity to follow along on Twitter. Public Speaking Social Media Conference National Speakers Association MORE
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Corbett''s main focus is to ensure that students in the district have access to the best education possible," said Timothy Eller, a spokesman for the state Education Department. MORE
Two people said yes, and the rest of us each mumbled something, mainly “oh, not yet!” The main reason sales don’t close is because we don’t ask for the next step, give a compelling reason to take it, and make it super easy for them to do so. Attending my local Arizona chapter of Meeting Professionals International is always a treat. My friend and tech guru, Jim Spellos , was presenting and I was in Arizona so there was every reason to attend. MORE
Main PageKidlington and District Probus President's Night, Oxford There are some bookings I really look forward to, for example, when it's a favourite type of event in an area where I know from previous experience that the audiences are very responsive and when I find myself being booked by an organiser who knows exactly what their own expectations are - and what the speaker's requirements will be - for the event. MORE
Main PageHow to construct a logically-sequenced and effective short topical comedy routine for public speaking In my previous post I wrote about adding topical jokes to a speech or presentation. If you have a number of these then they can either be inserted at various points in your script if they can be introduced naturally or, if appropriate, you may wish instead to link several of them together into a 'what's-been-happening?' routine. MORE
Main PageTilsworth & Stanbridge Women's Institute Group, Bedfordshire, March 2009 One of last year's most far-flung - and enjoyable - speaking engagements was for a WI Group meeting held at the Village Hall in Billington near Leighton Buzzard. MORE
NEWSDAY has joined the media outlets which are investing heavily in hyperlocal. It's added about 13 reporters to the Long Island desk. Actually, though, that's small doings compared to AOL. Last year, Ken Auletta tells us in his January 24, 2011 THE NEW YORKER article "You've Got News," AOL Chief Executive Officer Tim Armstrong hired 900 journalists [Article abstract here.] MORE
The latest potential problem is the attempt by Maine to ban using food stamps for purchasing candy and soda. The food and beverage industries are facing strengthening headwinds. Likely this won't happen. It didn't happen in Minnesota or New York. MORE
It's less than a year into his term and yet business and Main Street are writing him off on not delivering economically what they assumed he had promised. It's called magical thinking: The belief, despite the facts and trend lines, that what we want to happen will happen. It probably will be exactly that which does in Barack Obama. MORE
This helps your audience focus on the main ideas before delving into the details. The main point is that the shapes should have a high contrast with the background and the text should be very clear. MORE
Main PageCoaching for a Mayor-Making In April 2010 I found myself coaching speakers in quite a variety of settings: a family dining room where I worked with a father and son who were speaking at a wedding, then a university lecture theatre where I coached a lecturer delivering an academic paper to colleagues and finally the impressive council chamber at a town hall where I trained a Mayor-elect in preparation for their speech at the ceremony where they would be installed. MORE
According to Main Street, 81% of the top divorce lawyers (from a survey of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers) used or faced evidence gathered from social networking pages. 7.06.2010 Social Networking Cautions Heres another reason for being cautious about what you write on your social networking pages. Facebook leads the way with 66% saying this was the primary source; MySpace was at 15% and Twitter at 5%. MORE
There are two main types: Intrinsic cognitive load – how inherently difficult something is. At last, we have some scientifically rigorous evidence to show that slides full of bullet-points don’t work. The research is the work of Chris Atherton , a cognitive psychologist. MORE
Rather put your main points onto the slides than a transcription of your speech. They can really look cute, but can be distracting to the main point. This is an extract of a training session that I present “Putting the POWER back into PowerPoint”. Nowadays, many of us use PowerPoint for our presentations. While there are many courses and books on the technical side of how to create slides, there is very little material available on how to create effective slides and presentations. MORE
" The question Lockett poses is if any of the main characters will wind up happy? In New York Magazine, Dee Lockett confirms that the next season will be the last for "Downton Abbey." Let's look at the probability: Robert. MORE
Main PageSaying it in a different way In recent years I have become a big fan of Masterchef, whether in its amateur, Celebrity or Professional versions. Unlike so many TV talent contests, the judges do not make snide comments; their criticism is always constructive (rather like the teacher of a public speaking class should!) MORE
No one knows what former Toyota public relations leader Julie Hamp was thinking when she mailed 57 oxycodone pills to herself in Japan. Given the stress of that relocation from the U.S. to the very different culture of Japan, she might not even have been thinking. At least not clearly. MORE
Before you start making a presentation you need to ask yourself what your main goal is, and what message you want to convey. There are three main characteristics of a successful presentation: Speaking skills – in order to have a successful […]. MORE
The pilot program became women-only because the men who were enrolled discontinuing for various reasons (mainly time issues) and the women-only environment worked well. The pilot of Journey to Confidence has just concluded and I am busy wrapping it up and getting ready to open the program up for enrollment again. Meanwhile I want to share with you some of the insights that the first group of students had. MORE
Over 200 professional speechwriters met for two days and attended a series of main stage keynotes and break out sessions. The annual Ragan Speechwriters Conference was held March 14 – 16, 2012 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. Unlike other Ragan Conferences I’ve attended, where I had to select a small number of “top [.]. Speechwriting Ragan Speechwriters Conference Twitter MORE
Nike and many other global companies are already mainly storytellers. “The highest-paid person in the first half of the next century will be the ‘storyteller.’ The value of products will depend on the story they tell. That is where the money is — even today.” Rolf Jensen, futurist and author of The Dream Society I [.]. intention Storytelling vocal delivery Expression public speaking tips MORE
He begins with a strong hook, states his purpose, and then lays out the agenda of his three to five main points. He spends days, not mere hours, in preparation for one of his large main stage product announcements. MORE
It's not just that you might be asked again, it may turn out to be some vital piece of information that needs to be included in the main body of your presentation, not left for possible inclusion in the Q&A afterwards. Main PageTalks April - May 2010 New Forest/Waterside U3A In April 2010 I spoke for third time at the New Forest/Waterside U3A in the St Andrew's Centre in Dibden Purlieu, Hampshire. There were around 60 there for my talk about Groucho Marx. MORE
The company and a current Tableau user, who was the main case study, gave impressive presentations and it certainly whetted our appetite to find out more. Presentation Guru was recently invited to a demonstration by Tableau on how to Make Your Data Make an Impact. MORE
Good management is important. We all know this. In fact, multiple studies have shown that not getting along with a manager is often the strongest influence on employee engagement—and eventual departure. Or, at least, that's what we thought. According to new research from IBM on why employees quit, the old HR adage "people don't leave companies, they leave managers" is being called into question. MORE
I spent this weekend at the Inn on the Harbor in the charming seacoast village of Stonington, Maine, where I have stayed many times before. Tags: Content Development Speech Preparation Inn on the Harbor Maine proverbs Stonington zany Every summer, the innkeeper revises the guest book and adds what she calls a “zany” page that returning guests like me look forward to reading. This year was one of the best for “zany” reading. MORE
Main PageHamble Valley Stick Club, Hampshire Sometimes I find myself speaking at a club with its own fascinating traditions. This was certainly the case when I was booked for the Hamble Valley Stick Club in Hampshire last October. This is a 41 Club. These are for ex-Round Tablers who had to retire from the organisation when they were 45 (it used to be 41, hence the name). MORE
Main PageMy speaking tips in the national press Last year, my speaking tips appeared in one national newspaper in the UK and on the website of another. In the first case, I was one of a number of people responding to a reader's request for help and in the second I was asked to join an illustrious panel for an online discussion! Daily Mail 'Answers to Correspondents' The Daily Mail has a long-established feature where readers can write in asking others for answers to various queries. MORE
A winning story makes the audience the main character, appeals to emotion, accelerates understanding, clearly articulates benefits, increases memorability, and makes it easy for those in the room to advocate for you when the pitch is over. MORE
So public relations publications have been focusing on the win of the Maine tourist account by The Dilenschneider Group (DGI). In addition to domestic locations, DGI will have to make the case why we should visit Maine instead of China. Account upsets make big news. MORE
He also has served as a judge in the contest sponsored by MSN Business on Main for ideas on marketing food trucks. The grilled cheese sandwiches James DiSabatino serves from his Food Truck Roxy in Boston are more than "food out the window." MORE
After all, our main problem was bad communication. I discovered active listening while going through a divorce. For a moment, I had the illusion that active listening could save my marriage. Well, it didn’t save the marriage. MORE
And while those points are valid, they’re not the main reason pauses are important. You’ve probably heard others speak about the fact that pauses add drama to your presentation and make you look confident and secure. MORE
Main PageTalks from June - September 2010 Boscombe and Southbourne Probus In June last year I spoke for the fifth time to Boscombe and Southbourne Probus, my previous visit having been in November 2007. The club is still well-attended and I was pleased to see Mr Tony Harrington MBE again as I had another collection for the charity he founded, the Kabanana Care (Zambia) Trust. MORE
The post The Main Attraction – How to be a Great Panel Speaker appeared first on SketchBubble Official Blog. Have you recently been asked to take part in a panel discussion? Being part of a panel is a great way to share your expertise and position yourself as a leader in your industry. MORE
Uncategorized presentation skills public speaking presentation training what not to say MORE
In this weeks "Killer Apps" on Slate.com, Farhad Manjoo shows us a few: [link] I was disappointed to see that the main app featured enables further dependency on PowerPoint. MORE
Main PageSpeaking engagements December 2009 - March 2010 Sharp-eyed readers may just have noticed something missing from this blog of late: namely accounts of 16 months' worth of speaking engagements! Bloggers often fall behind on their postings. MORE
We run this contest for two main reasons. This year’s Best Speaker Website contest was one of the closest contests in our history. Thank you to everyone who voted! MORE
Over 1,500 professional speakers met for the four days and attended a series of main stage keynotes, break out sessions and informal workshops Attendees generated over 4,300 tweets under the hashtag #nsa10. The annual National Speakers Association Convention was held July 17 -20, 2010 at the Orlando World Center Marriott. MORE
Main PageA further form of 'timing' for speakers Regular readers will know that I am always suggesting ways to make at least part of your presentation or speech seem unique - even if it is one that you frequently deliver. This could be through such additions as topical humour or content relating to your connections with or previous visits to that venue or general vicinity. Another way is to bring in something about the time of year. MORE
The main thing to avoid is asking a trite or manipulative question that annoys your audience. Do you sometime struggle to decide how to open your presentations? MORE
The Main Message. Presentation Structure argument conclusion framework introduction main message presentation presentation skills presenting public speaking questions structurePreparation is everything. While we focus on our content, and sometimes fuss about our slides, it’s essential we never forget about the framework holding everything together. How will we introduce and conclude? How should we segment the content into logical bite-sized pieces? MORE
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MAY 31, 2018
The post The Main Attraction – How to be a Great Panel Speaker appeared first on SketchBubble Official Blog. Have you recently been asked to take part in a panel discussion? Being part of a panel is a great way to share your expertise and position yourself as a leader in your industry.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 12, 2017
Good management is important. We all know this. In fact, multiple studies have shown that not getting along with a manager is often the strongest influence on employee engagement—and eventual departure. Or, at least, that's what we thought. According to new research from IBM on why employees quit, the old HR adage "people don't leave companies, they leave managers" is being called into question.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 25, 2015
The latest potential problem is the attempt by Maine to ban using food stamps for purchasing candy and soda. The food and beverage industries are facing strengthening headwinds. Likely this won't happen. It didn't happen in Minnesota or New York.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 29, 2013
So public relations publications have been focusing on the win of the Maine tourist account by The Dilenschneider Group (DGI). In addition to domestic locations, DGI will have to make the case why we should visit Maine instead of China. Account upsets make big news.
DeFinis Communications
AUGUST 25, 2011
He begins with a strong hook, states his purpose, and then lays out the agenda of his three to five main points. He spends days, not mere hours, in preparation for one of his large main stage product announcements.
TJ Walker Interactive
SEPTEMBER 11, 2013
Uncategorized presentation skills public speaking presentation training what not to say
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 22, 2011
He also has served as a judge in the contest sponsored by MSN Business on Main for ideas on marketing food trucks. The grilled cheese sandwiches James DiSabatino serves from his Food Truck Roxy in Boston are more than "food out the window."
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 3, 2009
It's less than a year into his term and yet business and Main Street are writing him off on not delivering economically what they assumed he had promised. It's called magical thinking: The belief, despite the facts and trend lines, that what we want to happen will happen. It probably will be exactly that which does in Barack Obama.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 27, 2011
NEWSDAY has joined the media outlets which are investing heavily in hyperlocal. It's added about 13 reporters to the Long Island desk. Actually, though, that's small doings compared to AOL. Last year, Ken Auletta tells us in his January 24, 2011 THE NEW YORKER article "You've Got News," AOL Chief Executive Officer Tim Armstrong hired 900 journalists [Article abstract here.]
The Presenter's Blog
JUNE 17, 2012
The Main Message. Presentation Structure argument conclusion framework introduction main message presentation presentation skills presenting public speaking questions structurePreparation is everything. While we focus on our content, and sometimes fuss about our slides, it’s essential we never forget about the framework holding everything together. How will we introduce and conclude? How should we segment the content into logical bite-sized pieces?
The Communication Blog
JULY 6, 2010
According to Main Street, 81% of the top divorce lawyers (from a survey of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers) used or faced evidence gathered from social networking pages. 7.06.2010 Social Networking Cautions Heres another reason for being cautious about what you write on your social networking pages. Facebook leads the way with 66% saying this was the primary source; MySpace was at 15% and Twitter at 5%.
Speaking Of...
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
Corbett''s main focus is to ensure that students in the district have access to the best education possible," said Timothy Eller, a spokesman for the state Education Department.
DeFinis Communications
AUGUST 31, 2010
I spent this weekend at the Inn on the Harbor in the charming seacoast village of Stonington, Maine, where I have stayed many times before. Tags: Content Development Speech Preparation Inn on the Harbor Maine proverbs Stonington zany Every summer, the innkeeper revises the guest book and adds what she calls a “zany” page that returning guests like me look forward to reading. This year was one of the best for “zany” reading.
Green Room Speakers
MARCH 17, 2011
In this weeks "Killer Apps" on Slate.com, Farhad Manjoo shows us a few: [link] I was disappointed to see that the main app featured enables further dependency on PowerPoint.
Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog
APRIL 27, 2011
Main PageSaying it in a different way In recent years I have become a big fan of Masterchef, whether in its amateur, Celebrity or Professional versions. Unlike so many TV talent contests, the judges do not make snide comments; their criticism is always constructive (rather like the teacher of a public speaking class should!)
Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog
AUGUST 1, 2011
It's not just that you might be asked again, it may turn out to be some vital piece of information that needs to be included in the main body of your presentation, not left for possible inclusion in the Q&A afterwards. Main PageTalks April - May 2010 New Forest/Waterside U3A In April 2010 I spoke for third time at the New Forest/Waterside U3A in the St Andrew's Centre in Dibden Purlieu, Hampshire. There were around 60 there for my talk about Groucho Marx.
Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog
SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
Main PageCoaching for a Mayor-Making In April 2010 I found myself coaching speakers in quite a variety of settings: a family dining room where I worked with a father and son who were speaking at a wedding, then a university lecture theatre where I coached a lecturer delivering an academic paper to colleagues and finally the impressive council chamber at a town hall where I trained a Mayor-elect in preparation for their speech at the ceremony where they would be installed.
Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog
JULY 4, 2011
Main PageTilsworth & Stanbridge Women's Institute Group, Bedfordshire, March 2009 One of last year's most far-flung - and enjoyable - speaking engagements was for a WI Group meeting held at the Village Hall in Billington near Leighton Buzzard.
Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog
SEPTEMBER 11, 2011
Main PageKidlington and District Probus President's Night, Oxford There are some bookings I really look forward to, for example, when it's a favourite type of event in an area where I know from previous experience that the audiences are very responsive and when I find myself being booked by an organiser who knows exactly what their own expectations are - and what the speaker's requirements will be - for the event.
Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
Main PageHamble Valley Stick Club, Hampshire Sometimes I find myself speaking at a club with its own fascinating traditions. This was certainly the case when I was booked for the Hamble Valley Stick Club in Hampshire last October. This is a 41 Club. These are for ex-Round Tablers who had to retire from the organisation when they were 45 (it used to be 41, hence the name).
Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog
SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
Main PageMy speaking tips in the national press Last year, my speaking tips appeared in one national newspaper in the UK and on the website of another. In the first case, I was one of a number of people responding to a reader's request for help and in the second I was asked to join an illustrious panel for an online discussion! Daily Mail 'Answers to Correspondents' The Daily Mail has a long-established feature where readers can write in asking others for answers to various queries.
Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog
APRIL 26, 2011
Main PageA further form of 'timing' for speakers Regular readers will know that I am always suggesting ways to make at least part of your presentation or speech seem unique - even if it is one that you frequently deliver. This could be through such additions as topical humour or content relating to your connections with or previous visits to that venue or general vicinity. Another way is to bring in something about the time of year.
Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog
SEPTEMBER 3, 2011
Main PageTalks from June - September 2010 Boscombe and Southbourne Probus In June last year I spoke for the fifth time to Boscombe and Southbourne Probus, my previous visit having been in November 2007. The club is still well-attended and I was pleased to see Mr Tony Harrington MBE again as I had another collection for the charity he founded, the Kabanana Care (Zambia) Trust.
Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog
APRIL 23, 2011
Main PageHow to construct a logically-sequenced and effective short topical comedy routine for public speaking In my previous post I wrote about adding topical jokes to a speech or presentation. If you have a number of these then they can either be inserted at various points in your script if they can be introduced naturally or, if appropriate, you may wish instead to link several of them together into a 'what's-been-happening?' routine.
Nick R Thomas - A Public Speaker's Blog
APRIL 27, 2011
Main PageSpeaking engagements December 2009 - March 2010 Sharp-eyed readers may just have noticed something missing from this blog of late: namely accounts of 16 months' worth of speaking engagements! Bloggers often fall behind on their postings.
Kate's Voice
MARCH 24, 2013
After all, our main problem was bad communication. I discovered active listening while going through a divorce. For a moment, I had the illusion that active listening could save my marriage. Well, it didn’t save the marriage.
Speaking about Presenting
OCTOBER 7, 2009
There are two main types: Intrinsic cognitive load – how inherently difficult something is. At last, we have some scientifically rigorous evidence to show that slides full of bullet-points don’t work. The research is the work of Chris Atherton , a cognitive psychologist.
SketchBubble
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
Before you start making a presentation you need to ask yourself what your main goal is, and what message you want to convey. There are three main characteristics of a successful presentation: Speaking skills – in order to have a successful […].
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JUNE 27, 2017
The company and a current Tableau user, who was the main case study, gave impressive presentations and it certainly whetted our appetite to find out more. Presentation Guru was recently invited to a demonstration by Tableau on how to Make Your Data Make an Impact.
Beyond Bullet Points
AUGUST 17, 2015
A winning story makes the audience the main character, appeals to emotion, accelerates understanding, clearly articulates benefits, increases memorability, and makes it easy for those in the room to advocate for you when the pitch is over.
Speaker Launcher
JUNE 6, 2017
We run this contest for two main reasons. This year’s Best Speaker Website contest was one of the closest contests in our history. Thank you to everyone who voted!
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MARCH 17, 2012
Over 200 professional speechwriters met for two days and attended a series of main stage keynotes and break out sessions. The annual Ragan Speechwriters Conference was held March 14 – 16, 2012 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. Unlike other Ragan Conferences I’ve attended, where I had to select a small number of “top [.]. Speechwriting Ragan Speechwriters Conference Twitter
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JULY 17, 2012
Over 1,000 professional speakers met for the four days and attended a series of main stage keynotes, break [.]. The annual National Speakers Association Convention was held July 14 – 17, 2012 at the JW Marriott Hotel, Indianapolis. I was not able to attend this year’s event, but took the opportunity to follow along on Twitter. Public Speaking Social Media Conference National Speakers Association
Speaking about Presenting
JUNE 19, 2018
The pilot program became women-only because the men who were enrolled discontinuing for various reasons (mainly time issues) and the women-only environment worked well. The pilot of Journey to Confidence has just concluded and I am busy wrapping it up and getting ready to open the program up for enrollment again. Meanwhile I want to share with you some of the insights that the first group of students had.
Kate's Voice
SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
Nike and many other global companies are already mainly storytellers. “The highest-paid person in the first half of the next century will be the ‘storyteller.’ The value of products will depend on the story they tell. That is where the money is — even today.” Rolf Jensen, futurist and author of The Dream Society I [.]. intention Storytelling vocal delivery Expression public speaking tips
SketchBubble
DECEMBER 14, 2015
And while those points are valid, they’re not the main reason pauses are important. You’ve probably heard others speak about the fact that pauses add drama to your presentation and make you look confident and secure.
Craig Strachan - Keep Talking!
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
Rather put your main points onto the slides than a transcription of your speech. They can really look cute, but can be distracting to the main point. This is an extract of a training session that I present “Putting the POWER back into PowerPoint”. Nowadays, many of us use PowerPoint for our presentations. While there are many courses and books on the technical side of how to create slides, there is very little material available on how to create effective slides and presentations.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JULY 21, 2010
Over 1,500 professional speakers met for the four days and attended a series of main stage keynotes, break out sessions and informal workshops Attendees generated over 4,300 tweets under the hashtag #nsa10. The annual National Speakers Association Convention was held July 17 -20, 2010 at the Orlando World Center Marriott.
PowerPoint Tips
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
This helps your audience focus on the main ideas before delving into the details. The main point is that the shapes should have a high contrast with the background and the text should be very clear.
Speaking about Presenting
JUNE 8, 2017
The main thing to avoid is asking a trite or manipulative question that annoys your audience. Do you sometime struggle to decide how to open your presentations?
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