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In addition, it could provide incentive for organizations with alleged toxic cultures, such as Fox News, to purge itself of the masterminds of alleged abuse. Organizational culture is being assessed as a key variable in financial performance, including stock price. The classic example has been Costco's "healthy' culture. Some contend there is a correlation between that and its return to investors. Now, the culture has become, essentially, a defendant in a lawsuit. MORE
I also attend my industry's conferences and mastermind sessions several times a year to stay fresh on my speaking and training skills. Billboard Daily Blog Are you a fan of "Grace and Frankie," the hot Netflix series starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin? My husband and I arrived late to the party, but are now all caught up and attempting to savor season 3 instead of bingeing, like some of my friends have done. MORE
The FBI nailed anti-semitism mastermind Richard Tobin. Although now only 18, Tobin has masterminded Operation Kristallnacht. Among the violence were attacks on Jewish places of worship in Michigan and Wisconsin. During the first half of 2019, 780 hate crimes have been targeted at Jews in America. Here are more details from BusinessInsider. Tobin is from the New York Metro area. MORE
Caspersen, a former Wall Street executive charged with masterminding a Ponzi-like scheme, pleaded guilty Wednesday to stealing millions from investors to place risky stock-market bets." "Andrew W.W. " - Christopher M. Matthews, The Wall Street Journal, July 6, 2016. Here is the article. This story rocked the business world. He had the educational pedigree - Groton, Princeton, Harvard Law. His father had been the head of Beneficial Corp. MORE
Time and time again in my webinars and mastermind groups, a common question arises: “How much should I get paid to speak,” or “How do I know how to set my speaking fees?” Most often, my answer is “it depends.” It depends on the person, the situation, the expertise and the talent of the speaker. […]. The post Understanding Speaking Fees and How Much You Should Get Paid to Speak appeared first on Jane Atkinson. MORE
Mastermind of the scam, Rick Singer named his enterprise The Key. Only time will tell if the ethical players in the $2 billion "college counseling" industry will survive the current elite college admissions scandal. Right now, as The Boston Globe discusses, the entire industry is on the defensive. Firms in the loop range from Top Tier Admissions to Ivy Coach. MORE
Today, The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is being brought to you by the Inner Circle Mastermind. That’s The Inner Circle Mastermind program—a 12-month, time-tested program designed to help you lay down a foundation, accelerate and scale your […]. Today, The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is being brought to you by the Inner Circle Mastermind. Want to earn higher fees, book business at leading industry events and set your business up to scale? MORE
If so, you may want to consider joining Sarah and me for the new Inner Circle Mastermind program that starts in February 2018. To learn more about the Inner Circle Mastermind program click HERE. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker podcast, I have a very special guest – Sarah McVanel. MORE
If Ponzi mastermind Bernie Madoff didn't know he's never getting out he would likely be putting the pieces today for a comeback. The most promising career game has become The Comeback. Sure, given that we humans are a myopic bunch, we were always screwing up. That could have been a simple sin of omission. We held on to our $35,000 junior account executive job in Akron, Ohio and turned down a lateral in Manhattan. MORE
Could you benefit from an Advanced Speaker Mastermind program? My colleague Dr. Gloria Miele and I were brainstorming a new program yesterday and this short video is the result of our conversation. We''d love your feedback! Programs The Business of Speaking Fun Stuff MORE
Overall, the plot lines, writing, and acting aren't as strong as those in the recent Chicago programming produced by Dick Wolf who had been the mastermind for "Law & Order." Shermar Moore took a big risk leaving the role of Derek Morgan on "Criminal Minds." " But, it is paying off, at least right now. The series he stars in as Hondo - "SWAT" - has been renewed on CBS for a third season. MORE
" The defendants include 7 universities, ranging from Sanford to Yale, mastermind of the scam Rick Singer, and the companies he had been associated with. The plaintiff class includes those rejected in their applications for admission to elite universities and/or who contend the value of their current or coming degree could erode because of this scandal. The lawyer filing this class action lawsuit is John Medler Jr. of Irvine, California. Here is a copy of the 30-page complaint. MORE
Inner Circle Mastermind: [link]. Today we are taking a deep dive into some things that are rarely discussed before going into the speaking business. I am joined by Grant Baldwin who is a nationally known speaker, podcaster, and author who has helped thousands of people start and build their own speaking business through his Booked and Paid to Speak […]. The post The Things Nobody Tells You About Speaking with Grant Baldwin appeared first on Jane Atkinson. MORE
Every mastermind in public relations knows that controversy, managed well, can wind up creating new value. After the controversy the organization, personal brand, cause, product or service can be better off than before. An example had been Sarah Palin's lackluster performance during an interview with Katie Couric. She became controversial because of her alleged lack of knowledge about world affairs. MORE
He was the mastermind who essentially got hedge fund guru, Steve Cohen, off the hook with the SEC. As many who followed the rise and fall of Theranos' founder, Elizabeth Holmes, know, the company's California facility lost its license to test blood. Also, Holmes had been banned from being in the blood-testing business for two years. Well, late yesterday, reports Jeffrey Ng at The Wall Street Journal , she announced that she was appealing those regulatory rulings. MORE
The mastermind took a guilty plea. The theatre is over in what could be labeled "EliteAdmissionsGate." " Yeah, there was that arrest at dawn with guns drawn. A prominent lawyer has been put on leave. Members of the media now are focusing on three things within the universities affected: What is their legal exposure. What did they know, what should they have known. Expect resignations. The General Counsel will be busy. MORE
She created and co-facilitates a virtual 60 plus person mastermind for a non-profit organization and has successfully coached hundreds as virtual speakers and “Speakerpreneurs™”. We did this recording before social distancing was in effect, but now more than ever we need to find new and creative ways to serve our clients. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I am so happy to welcome Marquesa Pettway. MORE
Whether you have a mastermind group, a business networking group or a team of staffers, meeting with other people to hold yourself accountable can be highly effective. My Mastermind team meets every two weeks; so I know that at least every two weeks I am going to think about my business strategy. Note: there are many free masterminds, but I wanted to ensure I had some very smart people leading the group, so joined a paid group). This is my version of the mastermind). MORE
Peter Diamandis, Chairman and Cofounder of the XPRIZE and Singularity University, describes the goal of his presentations as creating a “mastermind” in which every participant contributes to every other participant’s experience. This is a guest blog post by Robert Kawalsky, CEO and Cofounder of Zeetings , a software company changing the way people present their ideas to the world. Kawalsky is also an active investor and advisor to technology and internet related businesses. MORE
The mastermind behind this approach and one of the co-founders of Alltop is leading innovator and marketer Guy Kawasaki. One of the biggest frustrations my clients have when preparing a speech is finding those key stories and credible facts that make it come alive. They often reveal that they waste so much time searching for information online that they no longer have enough time for practice. If this sounds like you or someone you know, I highly recommend you try Alltop.com. MORE
MYERS, FLORIDA | FEBRUARY 22-23, 2019 with VIP and Inner Circle Mastermind Day February 24th!** Click HERE for more information and to register. LEARN THE SECRETS TO GETTING BOOKED MORE OFTEN AT HIGHER FEES! Don’t Miss This LIVE Event! The post Accelerate 2019 appeared first on Jane Atkinson. Events accelerate 2016 conference MORE
Today, The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is being brought to you by the Inner Circle Mastermind. Today, The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is being brought to you by the Inner Circle Mastermind. That’s The Inner Circle Mastermind program—a 12-month, time-tested program designed to help you lay down a foundation, accelerate and scale your business! So how does a speaker go from a $10,000 keynote to $30,000 keynote? I’m about to share all of my insider secrets. MORE
They included recommendations on everything from being sure to stay hydrated (crucial for all speakers, not just singers), eating a diet of living foods, avoiding toxins, daily meditation practice and exercise to keeping an uncluttered office, participating in a mastermind group and working with a business coach. No member of the National Speakers Association speaks to as many people on a daily basis as does Karen Jacobsen. MORE
On "Breaking Bad," few ever thought met mastermind Gus could be done in. Tonight begins the final season of "Mad Men." " In essence it's a chronicle about victims. That goes down the line, ranging from Don who can't heal from being the son of a prostitute, to Joan who lacks the self-esteem to truly believe in themselves. The most fascinating victim of all is Peggy. MORE
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The Bachelors and Masters programs offer small group sizes and a combination of learning modules (audio and video), monthly mastermind calls and private coaching time with Jane. In the year 2012, how many times do you intend to stop working “in” your business, long enough to work “on” your business, i.e: move your strategy forward? What if you could have an expert in your corner to help you avoid time consuming and costly mistakes? MORE
Today, The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is being brought to you by the Inner Circle Mastermind. That’s The Inner Circle Mastermind program—a 12-month, time-tested program designed to help you lay down a foundation, accelerate and scale your […]. Today, The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is being brought to you by the Inner Circle Mastermind. Want to earn higher fees, book business at leading industry events and set your business up to scale? MORE
He took a guilty plea for masterminding the Fort Lee, New Jersey gridlock to punish the city's mayor Mark Sokolich. " The New York governor [Andrew Cuomo] allegedly agreed to issue a false report to curtail accusations that [Chris] Christie's aides orchestrated the George Washington Bridge lane shutdowns, at least until after the New Jersey governor's re-election." " - Abigail Tracy, Vanity Fair, October 4, 2016. Here is the article. MORE
" From a housewife whose husband cheats on her, Beth mutates into a crime mastermind. Part of the genius of "Breaking Bad" was portraying the evolution of mild-mannered high school chemistry teacher Walter White into a criminal bully. That same dynamic is going on in "Good Girls." Most recently she even gains the upper hand with GangBanger. She demands and gets 50% of his business in selling black market generic prescription drugs from Canada. MORE
He had ponied up $75,000 to have a middleman associated with admissions scam mastermind Rick Singer change the answers on his daughter's ACT exam. "Gordon Caplan, a former co-chairman at … Willkie Farr & Gallagher, pleaded guilty … to conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud - while stressing to Judge Indira Talwani that his daughter had 'absolutely nothing to do with this' …" - Ebony Bowden, New York Post, May 21, 2019. MORE
After all, Beth is the criminal mastermind of the series. Beth was once a nice suburban wife and mother. So bland was she that her husband Dean cheated on her. Now, as she becomes more and more embedded in a life of crime she keeps upping her new game. The latest play is to contract ex-cons to pass along the counterfeit money. When they try to cheat her, she figures out how to stare them down. She gets her share of the real money, which she shares with her partners in crime Annie and Ruby. MORE
And, just like the masterminds of ISIS, they thought in absolutes. Leaders of the late 1960s and early 1970s violent radical movements were convinced they were killing people for a righteous cause. They were anti-American values. That's what hits us immediately as we start reading the 2015 book "Days Of Rage" by Bryan Burrough. MORE
Mastermind clubs (paid). Recently I told you that I was adding a new lane to my business model. Here’s the link to the Vlog if you missed it. link]. Adding a new umbrella takes work and focus and is not recommended for all. Note: when I speak about the umbrella, I’m talking about your business model that focuses on your lane (topic area). If you missed it, here’s the PDF of the umbrella again, along with a post that explains it. link]. MORE
Today, The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is being brought to you by the Inner Circle Mastermind. Today, The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is being brought to you by the Inner Circle Mastermind. Tired of hustling for low-paying speaking gigs that don’t really light your fire? Let me share some of what I learned after 12 years as a booking agent, 6 under the roof of a speakers bureau and recently, 12 […]. MORE
Today, The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is being brought to you by the Inner Circle Mastermind. That’s The Inner Circle Mastermind program—a 12-month, time-tested program designed to help you lay down a foundation, accelerate and scale your […]. Today, The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is being brought to you by the Inner Circle Mastermind. Want to earn higher fees, book business at leading industry events and set your business up to scale? MORE
I’ve been a part of some amazing masterminds, and I’ve been a part of some snoozers. Some of you are running your own masterminds, so I wanted to lay out what 10 years of putting together my Inner Circle Mastermind has taught me and the best practices that we use: 1. The post 5 Keys to Making Your Mastermind Work appeared first on Jane Atkinson. Perhaps you can relate? MORE
Ponzi mastermind Bernie Madoff has not taken his own life. "Former CEO of Zurich Insurance Group AG Martin Senn, who left the company in December, has killed himself, marking the second suicide [Pierre Wauthier] among the insurer's top management ranks in the past few years." " - John Letzing, The Wall Street Journal, May 30, 2016. Here is the article. MORE
In 4 minutes AOC masterminded her return from irrelevance. Those 4 minutes consisted of her pointed questions to Michael Cohen at the U.S. House Oversight Committee. She had gone from her 15 minutes of fame to oblivion after being scapegoated for the Amazon pull-out from creating a second headquarters in the New York City Metro area. What confirms that she has returned as a player is the return of negative media about her. Here is an example published on MarketWatch. MORE
They can mastermind ways to undo such a threat to Americana. Has Campaign 2016, at least for conservatives, shifted to social values? The economy might fall off their radar as they battle U.S. Supreme Court decisions such as today's. In "Obergefell v. Hodges," SCOTUS ruled, reports The Wall Street Journal : " same-sex partners have a constitutional right to marry, sweeping away state bans on gay unions and extending marriage equality nationwide." MORE
This is what Speak to Engage Mentoring and Mastery is all about: Mastermind + coaching + mentoring + community + accountability = Success! "How can I get my audience to ask more questions?" "How How do I create notes that are useful?" "How How do I make a more effective call to action?" "How How do I adjust my content into longer/shorter presentations?" "How How do I put together a speaker proposal for a conference?" "How MORE
Today, The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is being brought to you by the Inner Circle Mastermind. Today, The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is being brought to you by the Inner Circle Mastermind. That’s The Inner Circle Mastermind program—a 12-month, time-tested program designed to help you lay down a foundation, accelerate and scale your business! So how does a speaker go from a $10,000 keynote to $30,000 keynote? I’m about to share all of my insider secrets. MORE
If those masterminds are, it's doubtful if they will go mad. The Sonia Friedman Productions' version of "Hamlet" is compelling. The set is a mixture of contemporary and medieval. Benedict Cumberbath's interpretation is high energy, incorporates body language and facial gestures, and never has one glaze-over moment. So, there's no missing the drama's meme: Evil turns on itself. Like Macbeth, the king, who killed his brother to get the throne, suffers inwardly. MORE
Yes, female as criminal mastermind out to do good. A convoluted plot it was, with many twists and turns. But tonight's finale of "Good Girls' ends with Beth Boland owning the territory. At one point she is cutting a deal with the FBI. Among what she was taking responsibility for had been Boomer's murder. Then Boomer shows up, very much alive. Next, Gangbanger kidnaps FBI Jim. He gives Beth the gun to off FBI Jim. Instead she puts several bullets into GangBanger. MORE
Reflection: One wonder if even a David Boies mastermind could get The Rules defense to win an acquittal? From the get-go on the new job, some old hand swings by and clues us into The Rules. That is, the essentials of the organizational culture or how things get done there. Often The Rules are unique to that workplace. For example, if asked a question related to employment, hesitate in order to showcase that you are thinking. MORE
Mastermind Related Topics Speaker Launcher
OCTOBER 16, 2018
I’ve been a part of some amazing masterminds, and I’ve been a part of some snoozers. Some of you are running your own masterminds, so I wanted to lay out what 10 years of putting together my Inner Circle Mastermind has taught me and the best practices that we use: 1. The post 5 Keys to Making Your Mastermind Work appeared first on Jane Atkinson. Perhaps you can relate?
Speak Schmeak
APRIL 12, 2013
Could you benefit from an Advanced Speaker Mastermind program? My colleague Dr. Gloria Miele and I were brainstorming a new program yesterday and this short video is the result of our conversation. We''d love your feedback! Programs The Business of Speaking Fun Stuff
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Speaker Launcher
AUGUST 9, 2011
Whether you have a mastermind group, a business networking group or a team of staffers, meeting with other people to hold yourself accountable can be highly effective. My Mastermind team meets every two weeks; so I know that at least every two weeks I am going to think about my business strategy. Note: there are many free masterminds, but I wanted to ensure I had some very smart people leading the group, so joined a paid group). This is my version of the mastermind).
Speaker Launcher
OCTOBER 24, 2018
MYERS, FLORIDA | FEBRUARY 22-23, 2019 with VIP and Inner Circle Mastermind Day February 24th!** Click HERE for more information and to register. LEARN THE SECRETS TO GETTING BOOKED MORE OFTEN AT HIGHER FEES! Don’t Miss This LIVE Event! The post Accelerate 2019 appeared first on Jane Atkinson. Events accelerate 2016 conference
Speaker Launcher
MARCH 26, 2019
Time and time again in my webinars and mastermind groups, a common question arises: “How much should I get paid to speak,” or “How do I know how to set my speaking fees?” Most often, my answer is “it depends.” It depends on the person, the situation, the expertise and the talent of the speaker. […]. The post Understanding Speaking Fees and How Much You Should Get Paid to Speak appeared first on Jane Atkinson.
Speaker Launcher
JUNE 7, 2018
Today, The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is being brought to you by the Inner Circle Mastermind. That’s The Inner Circle Mastermind program—a 12-month, time-tested program designed to help you lay down a foundation, accelerate and scale your […]. Today, The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is being brought to you by the Inner Circle Mastermind. Want to earn higher fees, book business at leading industry events and set your business up to scale?
Speaker Launcher
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Today, The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is being brought to you by the Inner Circle Mastermind. That’s The Inner Circle Mastermind program—a 12-month, time-tested program designed to help you lay down a foundation, accelerate and scale your […]. Today, The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is being brought to you by the Inner Circle Mastermind. Want to earn higher fees, book business at leading industry events and set your business up to scale?
Speaker Launcher
OCTOBER 4, 2018
Today, The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is being brought to you by the Inner Circle Mastermind. Today, The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is being brought to you by the Inner Circle Mastermind. That’s The Inner Circle Mastermind program—a 12-month, time-tested program designed to help you lay down a foundation, accelerate and scale your business! So how does a speaker go from a $10,000 keynote to $30,000 keynote? I’m about to share all of my insider secrets.
Speaker Launcher
JANUARY 25, 2018
If so, you may want to consider joining Sarah and me for the new Inner Circle Mastermind program that starts in February 2018. To learn more about the Inner Circle Mastermind program click HERE. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker podcast, I have a very special guest – Sarah McVanel.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 26, 2016
He was the mastermind who essentially got hedge fund guru, Steve Cohen, off the hook with the SEC. As many who followed the rise and fall of Theranos' founder, Elizabeth Holmes, know, the company's California facility lost its license to test blood. Also, Holmes had been banned from being in the blood-testing business for two years. Well, late yesterday, reports Jeffrey Ng at The Wall Street Journal , she announced that she was appealing those regulatory rulings.
Speaker Launcher
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Today, The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is being brought to you by the Inner Circle Mastermind. Today, The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is being brought to you by the Inner Circle Mastermind. That’s The Inner Circle Mastermind program—a 12-month, time-tested program designed to help you lay down a foundation, accelerate and scale your business! So how does a speaker go from a $10,000 keynote to $30,000 keynote? I’m about to share all of my insider secrets.
Speaker Launcher
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Today, The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is being brought to you by the Inner Circle Mastermind. Today, The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is being brought to you by the Inner Circle Mastermind. Tired of hustling for low-paying speaking gigs that don’t really light your fire? Let me share some of what I learned after 12 years as a booking agent, 6 under the roof of a speakers bureau and recently, 12 […].
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 17, 2019
The FBI nailed anti-semitism mastermind Richard Tobin. Although now only 18, Tobin has masterminded Operation Kristallnacht. Among the violence were attacks on Jewish places of worship in Michigan and Wisconsin. During the first half of 2019, 780 hate crimes have been targeted at Jews in America. Here are more details from BusinessInsider. Tobin is from the New York Metro area.
Speaker Launcher
APRIL 2, 2020
She created and co-facilitates a virtual 60 plus person mastermind for a non-profit organization and has successfully coached hundreds as virtual speakers and “Speakerpreneurs™”. We did this recording before social distancing was in effect, but now more than ever we need to find new and creative ways to serve our clients. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I am so happy to welcome Marquesa Pettway.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 3, 2019
In 4 minutes AOC masterminded her return from irrelevance. Those 4 minutes consisted of her pointed questions to Michael Cohen at the U.S. House Oversight Committee. She had gone from her 15 minutes of fame to oblivion after being scapegoated for the Amazon pull-out from creating a second headquarters in the New York City Metro area. What confirms that she has returned as a player is the return of negative media about her. Here is an example published on MarketWatch.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 21, 2019
He had ponied up $75,000 to have a middleman associated with admissions scam mastermind Rick Singer change the answers on his daughter's ACT exam. "Gordon Caplan, a former co-chairman at … Willkie Farr & Gallagher, pleaded guilty … to conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud - while stressing to Judge Indira Talwani that his daughter had 'absolutely nothing to do with this' …" - Ebony Bowden, New York Post, May 21, 2019.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MAY 3, 2015
They included recommendations on everything from being sure to stay hydrated (crucial for all speakers, not just singers), eating a diet of living foods, avoiding toxins, daily meditation practice and exercise to keeping an uncluttered office, participating in a mastermind group and working with a business coach. No member of the National Speakers Association speaks to as many people on a daily basis as does Karen Jacobsen.
Speak Schmeak
MARCH 31, 2017
I also attend my industry's conferences and mastermind sessions several times a year to stay fresh on my speaking and training skills. Billboard Daily Blog Are you a fan of "Grace and Frankie," the hot Netflix series starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin? My husband and I arrived late to the party, but are now all caught up and attempting to savor season 3 instead of bingeing, like some of my friends have done.
Speaker Launcher
APRIL 18, 2019
Inner Circle Mastermind: [link]. Today we are taking a deep dive into some things that are rarely discussed before going into the speaking business. I am joined by Grant Baldwin who is a nationally known speaker, podcaster, and author who has helped thousands of people start and build their own speaking business through his Booked and Paid to Speak […]. The post The Things Nobody Tells You About Speaking with Grant Baldwin appeared first on Jane Atkinson.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 4, 2016
He took a guilty plea for masterminding the Fort Lee, New Jersey gridlock to punish the city's mayor Mark Sokolich. " The New York governor [Andrew Cuomo] allegedly agreed to issue a false report to curtail accusations that [Chris] Christie's aides orchestrated the George Washington Bridge lane shutdowns, at least until after the New Jersey governor's re-election." " - Abigail Tracy, Vanity Fair, October 4, 2016. Here is the article.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 26, 2015
They can mastermind ways to undo such a threat to Americana. Has Campaign 2016, at least for conservatives, shifted to social values? The economy might fall off their radar as they battle U.S. Supreme Court decisions such as today's. In "Obergefell v. Hodges," SCOTUS ruled, reports The Wall Street Journal : " same-sex partners have a constitutional right to marry, sweeping away state bans on gay unions and extending marriage equality nationwide."
Speak Schmeak
APRIL 4, 2017
This is what Speak to Engage Mentoring and Mastery is all about: Mastermind + coaching + mentoring + community + accountability = Success! "How can I get my audience to ask more questions?" "How How do I create notes that are useful?" "How How do I make a more effective call to action?" "How How do I adjust my content into longer/shorter presentations?" "How How do I put together a speaker proposal for a conference?" "How
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 6, 2016
Caspersen, a former Wall Street executive charged with masterminding a Ponzi-like scheme, pleaded guilty Wednesday to stealing millions from investors to place risky stock-market bets." "Andrew W.W. " - Christopher M. Matthews, The Wall Street Journal, July 6, 2016. Here is the article. This story rocked the business world. He had the educational pedigree - Groton, Princeton, Harvard Law. His father had been the head of Beneficial Corp.
DeFinis Communications
MARCH 7, 2011
The mastermind behind this approach and one of the co-founders of Alltop is leading innovator and marketer Guy Kawasaki. One of the biggest frustrations my clients have when preparing a speech is finding those key stories and credible facts that make it come alive. They often reveal that they waste so much time searching for information online that they no longer have enough time for practice. If this sounds like you or someone you know, I highly recommend you try Alltop.com.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 25, 2015
If those masterminds are, it's doubtful if they will go mad. The Sonia Friedman Productions' version of "Hamlet" is compelling. The set is a mixture of contemporary and medieval. Benedict Cumberbath's interpretation is high energy, incorporates body language and facial gestures, and never has one glaze-over moment. So, there's no missing the drama's meme: Evil turns on itself. Like Macbeth, the king, who killed his brother to get the throne, suffers inwardly.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 26, 2019
Yes, female as criminal mastermind out to do good. A convoluted plot it was, with many twists and turns. But tonight's finale of "Good Girls' ends with Beth Boland owning the territory. At one point she is cutting a deal with the FBI. Among what she was taking responsibility for had been Boomer's murder. Then Boomer shows up, very much alive. Next, Gangbanger kidnaps FBI Jim. He gives Beth the gun to off FBI Jim. Instead she puts several bullets into GangBanger.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 7, 2019
" From a housewife whose husband cheats on her, Beth mutates into a crime mastermind. Part of the genius of "Breaking Bad" was portraying the evolution of mild-mannered high school chemistry teacher Walter White into a criminal bully. That same dynamic is going on in "Good Girls." Most recently she even gains the upper hand with GangBanger. She demands and gets 50% of his business in selling black market generic prescription drugs from Canada.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 9, 2019
Overall, the plot lines, writing, and acting aren't as strong as those in the recent Chicago programming produced by Dick Wolf who had been the mastermind for "Law & Order." Shermar Moore took a big risk leaving the role of Derek Morgan on "Criminal Minds." " But, it is paying off, at least right now. The series he stars in as Hondo - "SWAT" - has been renewed on CBS for a third season.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 16, 2019
Reflection: One wonder if even a David Boies mastermind could get The Rules defense to win an acquittal? From the get-go on the new job, some old hand swings by and clues us into The Rules. That is, the essentials of the organizational culture or how things get done there. Often The Rules are unique to that workplace. For example, if asked a question related to employment, hesitate in order to showcase that you are thinking.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 14, 2019
Mastermind of the scam, Rick Singer named his enterprise The Key. Only time will tell if the ethical players in the $2 billion "college counseling" industry will survive the current elite college admissions scandal. Right now, as The Boston Globe discusses, the entire industry is on the defensive. Firms in the loop range from Top Tier Admissions to Ivy Coach.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 14, 2019
" The defendants include 7 universities, ranging from Sanford to Yale, mastermind of the scam Rick Singer, and the companies he had been associated with. The plaintiff class includes those rejected in their applications for admission to elite universities and/or who contend the value of their current or coming degree could erode because of this scandal. The lawyer filing this class action lawsuit is John Medler Jr. of Irvine, California. Here is a copy of the 30-page complaint.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 30, 2016
Ponzi mastermind Bernie Madoff has not taken his own life. "Former CEO of Zurich Insurance Group AG Martin Senn, who left the company in December, has killed himself, marking the second suicide [Pierre Wauthier] among the insurer's top management ranks in the past few years." " - John Letzing, The Wall Street Journal, May 30, 2016. Here is the article.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 23, 2020
After all, Beth is the criminal mastermind of the series. Beth was once a nice suburban wife and mother. So bland was she that her husband Dean cheated on her. Now, as she becomes more and more embedded in a life of crime she keeps upping her new game. The latest play is to contract ex-cons to pass along the counterfeit money. When they try to cheat her, she figures out how to stare them down. She gets her share of the real money, which she shares with her partners in crime Annie and Ruby.
PowerPoint Tips
SEPTEMBER 10, 2016
Peter Diamandis, Chairman and Cofounder of the XPRIZE and Singularity University, describes the goal of his presentations as creating a “mastermind” in which every participant contributes to every other participant’s experience. This is a guest blog post by Robert Kawalsky, CEO and Cofounder of Zeetings , a software company changing the way people present their ideas to the world. Kawalsky is also an active investor and advisor to technology and internet related businesses.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 28, 2017
In addition, it could provide incentive for organizations with alleged toxic cultures, such as Fox News, to purge itself of the masterminds of alleged abuse. Organizational culture is being assessed as a key variable in financial performance, including stock price. The classic example has been Costco's "healthy' culture. Some contend there is a correlation between that and its return to investors. Now, the culture has become, essentially, a defendant in a lawsuit.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 19, 2015
And, just like the masterminds of ISIS, they thought in absolutes. Leaders of the late 1960s and early 1970s violent radical movements were convinced they were killing people for a righteous cause. They were anti-American values. That's what hits us immediately as we start reading the 2015 book "Days Of Rage" by Bryan Burrough.
Speaker Launcher
SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
Mastermind clubs (paid). Recently I told you that I was adding a new lane to my business model. Here’s the link to the Vlog if you missed it. link]. Adding a new umbrella takes work and focus and is not recommended for all. Note: when I speak about the umbrella, I’m talking about your business model that focuses on your lane (topic area). If you missed it, here’s the PDF of the umbrella again, along with a post that explains it. link].
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 28, 2014
If Ponzi mastermind Bernie Madoff didn't know he's never getting out he would likely be putting the pieces today for a comeback. The most promising career game has become The Comeback. Sure, given that we humans are a myopic bunch, we were always screwing up. That could have been a simple sin of omission. We held on to our $35,000 junior account executive job in Akron, Ohio and turned down a lateral in Manhattan.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 13, 2019
The mastermind took a guilty plea. The theatre is over in what could be labeled "EliteAdmissionsGate." " Yeah, there was that arrest at dawn with guns drawn. A prominent lawyer has been put on leave. Members of the media now are focusing on three things within the universities affected: What is their legal exposure. What did they know, what should they have known. Expect resignations. The General Counsel will be busy.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 3, 2012
Every mastermind in public relations knows that controversy, managed well, can wind up creating new value. After the controversy the organization, personal brand, cause, product or service can be better off than before. An example had been Sarah Palin's lackluster performance during an interview with Katie Couric. She became controversial because of her alleged lack of knowledge about world affairs.
Speaker Launcher
DECEMBER 19, 2011
The Bachelors and Masters programs offer small group sizes and a combination of learning modules (audio and video), monthly mastermind calls and private coaching time with Jane. In the year 2012, how many times do you intend to stop working “in” your business, long enough to work “on” your business, i.e: move your strategy forward? What if you could have an expert in your corner to help you avoid time consuming and costly mistakes?
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 13, 2014
On "Breaking Bad," few ever thought met mastermind Gus could be done in. Tonight begins the final season of "Mad Men." " In essence it's a chronicle about victims. That goes down the line, ranging from Don who can't heal from being the son of a prostitute, to Joan who lacks the self-esteem to truly believe in themselves. The most fascinating victim of all is Peggy.
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