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Are there enough new viewers of your type of material that you can recreate a speech shot for shot, as they did with the Psycho remake a few years back? Or are you willing to reboot and revitalize your material, bringing it new life through your eyes, and up to date storylines, a la the Star Trek movie in 2007? Fresh Ideas Old Material Unique Audience Connection Rotten Tomatoes Public Speaking Coaching Originality Mahna Mahna Muppets MORE
One of my tips in the link above related to being prepared to cut material if necessary: Have a plan to cut material. I have written in the past about managing your time when giving a speech or presentation. Logistics … Continue reading → Delivery Jon Stewart public speaking Speech Stephen Colbert MORE
Having worked with technical professionals ranging from top IT executives to Ivy League scientists to internationally ranked engineers, I fancy myself a cocktail party technologist – I understand enough about a wide spectrum of technical disciplines to discuss them for a minute or two, but can barely hook up Wi-Fi in my own house. MORE
We should be able to create a large amount of humorous material that we can draw upon. Material created by your own sense of humour, not lifeless techniques on paper. Know how to Revive Old Material - it’s not always time to ditch old material as you may just need to find a way to revive the materiual instead. Incorporate New Humorous Material - don’t go out with new material straight away. MORE
Memos get leaked all the time. Media and government agencies have become the typical drop boxes. The fun of following Abovethelaw.com is all the leaked documents it receives from unhappy law firm associates. They are authored by pompous law partners. Memos also wind up as in the discovery process for possible litigation. Even when I was a lowly middle manager in a giant corporation, I was instructed by the lawyers how dangerous putting things in writing is. So, don't do it. MORE
No corporation can "afford" that kind of time gap on what it intends as marketing materials. Are corporations, like academic institutions, responsible for introducing new knowledge and then share it? That's the elephant in the room in Michael Housman's Tech Crunch article "Why More Companies Should Submit To Peer Review." MORE
Several speechwriters have told me they’re tasked with writing motivational speeches for holiday events, and they don’t know where to find fresh material. Consider this resource: QUOTATIONS FOR ALL OCCASIONS, compiled by Catherine Frank. . You’ll find sections for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and the New Year … as well as an excellent section of quotes about Winter. MORE
With so much change in our daily lives and travel, many of you have had some extra time to review your marketing materials. Today I wanted to focus on an aspect of your website that can help you increase sales: your process. MORE
Any Silent Generation or Baby Boomer (former) professor like myself will tell you this: Naive, insecure students have been attempting to take short cuts on producing expository material since the beginning of the university system. The Daily Dot alleged that material from Buzzfeed, the Huffington Post and Matador Network has been published, without giving credit to the author and the media site. MORE
There's plenty of incentive for a celebrity to perform for free during halftime on the SuperBowl. For Madonna this year, it's the platform for her comeback. That won't be easy since the space she created so many years ago is now inhabited by Lady Gaga. Madonna will be singing the song "Give Me All Your Luvin'" from her new album MDNA, which will be released in March. Also her new film "W.E." " is opening. MORE
Those who operate those ghostwriting factories for academic material recruit the help on Craigslist. Even if higher education migrates totally online, as it's predicted to do by 2020 , students will still need to produce the case analysis, term paper, thesis, book report, reflective essay, and dissertation. That's already become a boom niche business for ghostwriters. You decide the ethical piece. MORE
Adrianne has translated a wide range of business materials: from technical, legal, energy-related documents … to creative writing (articles, poetry). Adrianne Guzman, who has attended several of my speechwriting seminars, is a skilled Spanish instructor and translator. As Adrianne puts it, “I adore the language/culture!&#. If you would like to take Spanish lessons (in person, or online), email adrianne.guzman@gmail.com. . Need help translating a speech into Spanish? MORE
The behavior of rats provides fun and sometimes useful insight into how we humans go after what we want or need. The latest installment is this: The push and pull of 2 rats at the 59th street subway station in Manhattan. At stake is breakfast. The best player will get the whole bagel. But smart strategists could each get part of the bagel. And both rats could start their day with something substantial in their stomachs. Here is the coverage by the Daily Mail. MORE
Chris comments: This is most likely because it’s not very hard to pick out the correct answer from among distractors when you have only recently been exposed to the material and your memory of it is quite fresh. 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
From ancient Greek times to the present, artists have struggled to sort out why human beings put tragedy in play. They seem to have it all. Then their actions bring it all down. For some reason, those tragic figures dominate the legal profession. Recently, at Abovethelaw , lawyer-journalist Kathryn Rubino featured some of the worst-behaving lawyers. The latest among the worst-behaving lawyers is Harvard Law School graduate and former California immigration lawyer Matthew Muller. MORE
This material is […]. Adam Noar is the founder of Presentation Panda. He’s an expert marketer, entrepreneur, and presentation design expert. After building a successful website in the sportswear industry, he’s refocused on what he loves most: Building and designing exciting presentations for clients. Presentation Panda uses a simple, clear, and vibrant approach to presentation design. Business Communication PowerPoint MORE
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According to the AP source, Lance Armstrong did "come clean" in his interview with Oprah Winfrey on OWN. Only time will tell what the legal implications will be for Armstrong. However, those who understand reputation management know that this interview represents the continuation of Winfrey's comeback. Her OWN, after floundering, has been picking up in ratings. Also, she has put together a post-"Oprah" identity. MORE
Perhaps only a law partner would have assumed that he could offer up an oddball story of how his wife got shot. Well, Tex McIver was just that: a law partner at Fisher & Phillips. And, he did indeed present a wild convoluted tale of how his gun discharged and eventually his wife died from the gunshot wound. The jury, though, didn't buy in. Usually jurors can be relied on for justice. MORE
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7.21.2009 Communication Heres an interesting site for material on communication that we dont often see in our textbooks. Other than that, Im trying to use this blog to provide materials that may be useful to the instructor teaching a communication course and to the student taking such a course. Especially interesting are the lists of the ten best and worst speakers of different years. This, and much more on this site, will make for interesting class discussions. MORE
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Selection of Material I'm sure you take great care in selecting the educational material you present to your audience. Appropriate Targets You must constantly remember to base your humorous material on an important target shared with your intended audience. The same care should be taken when selecting the humorous comments you plan on including. You must decide who and what to joke about while avoiding being offensive and/or inappropriate. MORE
What a lucky break for us speechwriters/ghostwriters in energy or any aspect of green. We now have the dire example of the two blackouts in India to leverage. Just when we assumed we have reached the end of the line in fresh approaches, there are the 600 million human beings in India sweltering in the inhuman heat. I tried that out on someone riding the elevator with me. She remarked, "They are used to it, there." MORE
The Dow is putting coal in our stocking, triggering a paradigm shift to less materialism? In the U.S., the stock market hasn't opened yet. It's 8:41 A.M. But we expect a whopper of a plunge. Yesterday the Feds raised interest rates 0.25 percent and global stock markets , ranging from China to Mexico, went into a downward trajectory. Could a Christmas miracle be in the works? It looks like we can only expect less in the near future - maybe for years beyond. MORE
This posting is a summary of Pete’s material. This is the first of a two-part report on the September 27th meeting of Northern California Chapter of the National Speakers Association. On Saturday we heard from two communications experts: Speechwriter Pete Weissman and visual thinking expert David Sibbet. Award-winning speechwriter Pete Weissman revealed how he helps […]. Speechwriting National Speakers Association Pete Weissman MORE
What newsletters do you receive are ‘must-read’ material? With so much free online reading material, anything that becomes a regular stopping point is worth sharing. MORE
What newsletters do you receive are ‘must-read’ material? With so much free online reading material, anything that becomes a regular stopping point is worth sharing. MORE
Posts that fit in our ‘Monkeys’ category are like buses - none for months, then a bunch (I’ll ignore the temptation of a banana gag there) come along at once. Here’s a corporate monkey presentation of no educational value at all, though it shows how a drawing can be more interesting than PowerPoint. And Ross Noble discusses why your audience might be watching your lips move, but not hearing a word you say because they’re thinking about a tiny monkey on a bicycle. MORE
During the creation phase of your speech, you’ll want to access a variety of material. During the creation phase of your speech, you'll want to access a variety of material. Where should you look to find those items and tidbits to back up your speech information? Tim ‘Gonzo’ Gordon and Roger Pike take a look at what you’ll want to consider in putting a speech or presentation together. MORE
Note to speakers from Tom : Do you see how you can come up with bizarre/memorable/funny material for your speeches just by forcing your mind to look for the bright side of any situation. It's 5:30 AM Eastern time. I'm the only one sitting here at the gate area at Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport for my 6:25 AM flight back to Norfolk. While I'm sitting here I had one reminder and one revelation. MORE
public speaking speech writing evidence supporting materialsMany tools can be implemented for success in delivering your speech, whether you are giving a speech to a public audience, talking with members of a company board meeting, or simply offering a sales presentation. Such tools comprise explaining detailed examples, designing statistical charts, in addition to providing influencing testimony. MORE
Business Communication Speechwriting reference material writers Here’s an incredibly comprehensive listing of 150 resources for writers compiled by Claire Morgan and published on the Open Education Database website. It includes everything writers need, from proper citation and grammar guides to organizational tools, legal help, news digests, media resources, and much more. MORE
We should be able to create a large amount of humorous material that we can draw upon. Material created by your own sense of humour, not lifeless techniques on paper. Know how to Revive Old Material - it’s not always time to ditch old material as you may just need to find a way to revive the materiual instead. Incorporate New Humorous Material - don’t go out with new material straight away. MORE
Employers, temp agencies, and clients hiring on-demand-economy workers want to deal with a simple narrative. It might take the form of: Joe Smith has advanced expertise in content marketing, including all formats and all mediums. He is fluent in English, Spanish, and French. His fee is $35 per hour. A big problem could start for both those contracting out assignments and for Smith if he expands his expertise to another field. MORE
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Materials. Keep your materials short, simple, and supportive to your speech. No matter how much we may want to give credit where credit is due, eventually material just becomes part of what we deliver. Specialize in making conceptual material specific to you through your delivery. Ed Tate World Championship of Public Speaking Audience Tension Attribution Tony Jeary Toastmasters Originality Public Speaking Stealing Material MORE
Any creative worth his or her salt absorbs every bit of life and retrofits it into material. That might be for a book, article, film, television script, painting, ad, design for a smartphone, or research experiment. That's just the way it goes. The question is: Should we provide a disclaimer to the people who enter our force field that they could wind up the lead character in, say, my novel "The Fat Guy From Greenwich?" MORE
Recently I have been catching up on some reading material that sits in a stack on a side desk. The stack grows and shrinks, but I suspect that the stack will always be there.) One of the articles that caught … Continue reading → Design Preparation Apple audience Ken Segall Presentation public speaking simplicity Steve Jobs MORE
A bit is a section of public speaking material that is so related that it makes it easy for you to memorize. Each point flows naturally from one to the next so you can deliver the information without notes (if you know your material). This person really knows the material.' You will be more likely to practice your material (and we all need practice) if you can practice a three or five-minute chunk rather than the whole presentation. MORE
As a career coach, so many have been asking me if Rubenfeld is "comeback material." Media outlets have been busy bees chronicling the fall of Yale Law School professor Jed Rubenfeld. But that's today. MORE
Public speakers who learn to write good copy for their public speaking marketing materials can increase the traffic to their websites. What elements should you include? What techniques are effective? How can questions increase your sales? Writing a powerful sales letter to promote your public speaking events is easier when you follow a few copywriting guidelines. Using the elements described below can increase your sales. MORE
I got a question in my workshop yesterday from a student who has been invited to speak at two different banquets for two different groups of people, and he wondered if he could use the same material for both. We never want to give a canned speech; that is, a speech that you wrote once and continue to deliver exactly the same as it was written to every group you speak to. However, having good base content that you can tweak and customize is a great idea. MORE
Then, like many successful people, she seemingly started to rest her creativity a bit and milk old material. Even before the mantra of the era became "move on," Ephron's defaulting to overworked material would have been suspect. Incidentally, the supposed fresh material about her alcoholic mother is a little late in the genre. Nora Ephron became a brandname in writing and then in film by fresh takes. MORE
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AUGUST 27, 2020
As a career coach, so many have been asking me if Rubenfeld is "comeback material." Media outlets have been busy bees chronicling the fall of Yale Law School professor Jed Rubenfeld. But that's today.
Speak Schmeak
MAY 8, 2009
I got a question in my workshop yesterday from a student who has been invited to speak at two different banquets for two different groups of people, and he wondered if he could use the same material for both. We never want to give a canned speech; that is, a speech that you wrote once and continue to deliver exactly the same as it was written to every group you speak to. However, having good base content that you can tweak and customize is a great idea.
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Communication Steroids
APRIL 8, 2011
During the creation phase of your speech, you’ll want to access a variety of material. During the creation phase of your speech, you'll want to access a variety of material. Where should you look to find those items and tidbits to back up your speech information? Tim ‘Gonzo’ Gordon and Roger Pike take a look at what you’ll want to consider in putting a speech or presentation together.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 20, 2018
The Dow is putting coal in our stocking, triggering a paradigm shift to less materialism? In the U.S., the stock market hasn't opened yet. It's 8:41 A.M. But we expect a whopper of a plunge. Yesterday the Feds raised interest rates 0.25 percent and global stock markets , ranging from China to Mexico, went into a downward trajectory. Could a Christmas miracle be in the works? It looks like we can only expect less in the near future - maybe for years beyond.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 11, 2014
Any creative worth his or her salt absorbs every bit of life and retrofits it into material. That might be for a book, article, film, television script, painting, ad, design for a smartphone, or research experiment. That's just the way it goes. The question is: Should we provide a disclaimer to the people who enter our force field that they could wind up the lead character in, say, my novel "The Fat Guy From Greenwich?"
Can You Hear Me Up the Back?
JUNE 8, 2009
Posts that fit in our ‘Monkeys’ category are like buses - none for months, then a bunch (I’ll ignore the temptation of a banana gag there) come along at once. Here’s a corporate monkey presentation of no educational value at all, though it shows how a drawing can be more interesting than PowerPoint. And Ross Noble discusses why your audience might be watching your lips move, but not hearing a word you say because they’re thinking about a tiny monkey on a bicycle.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 11, 2014
Any Silent Generation or Baby Boomer (former) professor like myself will tell you this: Naive, insecure students have been attempting to take short cuts on producing expository material since the beginning of the university system. The Daily Dot alleged that material from Buzzfeed, the Huffington Post and Matador Network has been published, without giving credit to the author and the media site.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 15, 2013
According to the AP source, Lance Armstrong did "come clean" in his interview with Oprah Winfrey on OWN. Only time will tell what the legal implications will be for Armstrong. However, those who understand reputation management know that this interview represents the continuation of Winfrey's comeback. Her OWN, after floundering, has been picking up in ratings. Also, she has put together a post-"Oprah" identity.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 23, 2018
Perhaps only a law partner would have assumed that he could offer up an oddball story of how his wife got shot. Well, Tex McIver was just that: a law partner at Fisher & Phillips. And, he did indeed present a wild convoluted tale of how his gun discharged and eventually his wife died from the gunshot wound. The jury, though, didn't buy in. Usually jurors can be relied on for justice.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 29, 2018
Memos get leaked all the time. Media and government agencies have become the typical drop boxes. The fun of following Abovethelaw.com is all the leaked documents it receives from unhappy law firm associates. They are authored by pompous law partners. Memos also wind up as in the discovery process for possible litigation. Even when I was a lowly middle manager in a giant corporation, I was instructed by the lawyers how dangerous putting things in writing is. So, don't do it.
Joan Detz Speaker Services
DECEMBER 2, 2010
Several speechwriters have told me they’re tasked with writing motivational speeches for holiday events, and they don’t know where to find fresh material. Consider this resource: QUOTATIONS FOR ALL OCCASIONS, compiled by Catherine Frank. . You’ll find sections for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and the New Year … as well as an excellent section of quotes about Winter.
Great Public Speaking
OCTOBER 30, 2012
A bit is a section of public speaking material that is so related that it makes it easy for you to memorize. Each point flows naturally from one to the next so you can deliver the information without notes (if you know your material). This person really knows the material.' You will be more likely to practice your material (and we all need practice) if you can practice a three or five-minute chunk rather than the whole presentation.
Great Public Speaking
FEBRUARY 2, 2011
Selection of Material I'm sure you take great care in selecting the educational material you present to your audience. Appropriate Targets You must constantly remember to base your humorous material on an important target shared with your intended audience. The same care should be taken when selecting the humorous comments you plan on including. You must decide who and what to joke about while avoiding being offensive and/or inappropriate.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 23, 2017
The behavior of rats provides fun and sometimes useful insight into how we humans go after what we want or need. The latest installment is this: The push and pull of 2 rats at the 59th street subway station in Manhattan. At stake is breakfast. The best player will get the whole bagel. But smart strategists could each get part of the bagel. And both rats could start their day with something substantial in their stomachs. Here is the coverage by the Daily Mail.
Speaker Launcher
OCTOBER 20, 2020
With so much change in our daily lives and travel, many of you have had some extra time to review your marketing materials. Today I wanted to focus on an aspect of your website that can help you increase sales: your process.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 17, 2017
From ancient Greek times to the present, artists have struggled to sort out why human beings put tragedy in play. They seem to have it all. Then their actions bring it all down. For some reason, those tragic figures dominate the legal profession. Recently, at Abovethelaw , lawyer-journalist Kathryn Rubino featured some of the worst-behaving lawyers. The latest among the worst-behaving lawyers is Harvard Law School graduate and former California immigration lawyer Matthew Muller.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 25, 2016
Employers, temp agencies, and clients hiring on-demand-economy workers want to deal with a simple narrative. It might take the form of: Joe Smith has advanced expertise in content marketing, including all formats and all mediums. He is fluent in English, Spanish, and French. His fee is $35 per hour. A big problem could start for both those contracting out assignments and for Smith if he expands his expertise to another field.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 21, 2009
Those who operate those ghostwriting factories for academic material recruit the help on Craigslist. Even if higher education migrates totally online, as it's predicted to do by 2020 , students will still need to produce the case analysis, term paper, thesis, book report, reflective essay, and dissertation. That's already become a boom niche business for ghostwriters. You decide the ethical piece.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JUNE 4, 2013
Business Communication Speechwriting reference material writers Here’s an incredibly comprehensive listing of 150 resources for writers compiled by Claire Morgan and published on the Open Education Database website. It includes everything writers need, from proper citation and grammar guides to organizational tools, legal help, news digests, media resources, and much more.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 28, 2010
Then, like many successful people, she seemingly started to rest her creativity a bit and milk old material. Even before the mantra of the era became "move on," Ephron's defaulting to overworked material would have been suspect. Incidentally, the supposed fresh material about her alcoholic mother is a little late in the genre. Nora Ephron became a brandname in writing and then in film by fresh takes.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 4, 2012
There's plenty of incentive for a celebrity to perform for free during halftime on the SuperBowl. For Madonna this year, it's the platform for her comeback. That won't be easy since the space she created so many years ago is now inhabited by Lady Gaga. Madonna will be singing the song "Give Me All Your Luvin'" from her new album MDNA, which will be released in March. Also her new film "W.E." " is opening.
Joan Detz Speaker Services
JUNE 1, 2010
Adrianne has translated a wide range of business materials: from technical, legal, energy-related documents … to creative writing (articles, poetry). Adrianne Guzman, who has attended several of my speechwriting seminars, is a skilled Spanish instructor and translator. As Adrianne puts it, “I adore the language/culture!&#. If you would like to take Spanish lessons (in person, or online), email adrianne.guzman@gmail.com. . Need help translating a speech into Spanish?
Great Public Speaking
JANUARY 7, 2010
Note to speakers from Tom : Do you see how you can come up with bizarre/memorable/funny material for your speeches just by forcing your mind to look for the bright side of any situation. It's 5:30 AM Eastern time. I'm the only one sitting here at the gate area at Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport for my 6:25 AM flight back to Norfolk. While I'm sitting here I had one reminder and one revelation.
TJ Walker Interactive
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
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Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 31, 2012
What a lucky break for us speechwriters/ghostwriters in energy or any aspect of green. We now have the dire example of the two blackouts in India to leverage. Just when we assumed we have reached the end of the line in fresh approaches, there are the 600 million human beings in India sweltering in the inhuman heat. I tried that out on someone riding the elevator with me. She remarked, "They are used to it, there."
Great Public Speaking
MARCH 15, 2010
Public speakers who learn to write good copy for their public speaking marketing materials can increase the traffic to their websites. What elements should you include? What techniques are effective? How can questions increase your sales? Writing a powerful sales letter to promote your public speaking events is easier when you follow a few copywriting guidelines. Using the elements described below can increase your sales.
Matt Eventoff
OCTOBER 19, 2011
Having worked with technical professionals ranging from top IT executives to Ivy League scientists to internationally ranked engineers, I fancy myself a cocktail party technologist – I understand enough about a wide spectrum of technical disciplines to discuss them for a minute or two, but can barely hook up Wi-Fi in my own house.
Pro Humorist
MAY 25, 2009
We should be able to create a large amount of humorous material that we can draw upon. Material created by your own sense of humour, not lifeless techniques on paper. Know how to Revive Old Material - it’s not always time to ditch old material as you may just need to find a way to revive the materiual instead. Incorporate New Humorous Material - don’t go out with new material straight away.
Pro Humorist
MAY 25, 2009
We should be able to create a large amount of humorous material that we can draw upon. Material created by your own sense of humour, not lifeless techniques on paper. Know how to Revive Old Material - it’s not always time to ditch old material as you may just need to find a way to revive the materiual instead. Incorporate New Humorous Material - don’t go out with new material straight away.
Speaker Launcher
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
Most Recent Post best keynote speech humor in a keynote speech Jane Atkinson speaker training speaker training material The Wealthy Speaker book The Wealthy Speaker eBook training and development resources for speakers I just hung up from a coaching call with one of my clients who happens to be a surgeon. It got me wondering, how hard is speaking, really? It may not be brain surgery, but you really do need some skills and techniques.
Pivotal Public Speaking
AUGUST 28, 2010
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Speak and Deliver
NOVEMBER 29, 2011
Are there enough new viewers of your type of material that you can recreate a speech shot for shot, as they did with the Psycho remake a few years back? Or are you willing to reboot and revitalize your material, bringing it new life through your eyes, and up to date storylines, a la the Star Trek movie in 2007? Fresh Ideas Old Material Unique Audience Connection Rotten Tomatoes Public Speaking Coaching Originality Mahna Mahna Muppets
The Communication Blog
JULY 21, 2009
7.21.2009 Communication Heres an interesting site for material on communication that we dont often see in our textbooks. Other than that, Im trying to use this blog to provide materials that may be useful to the instructor teaching a communication course and to the student taking such a course. Especially interesting are the lists of the ten best and worst speakers of different years. This, and much more on this site, will make for interesting class discussions.
Pivotal Public Speaking
JANUARY 29, 2012
public speaking speech writing evidence supporting materialsMany tools can be implemented for success in delivering your speech, whether you are giving a speech to a public audience, talking with members of a company board meeting, or simply offering a sales presentation. Such tools comprise explaining detailed examples, designing statistical charts, in addition to providing influencing testimony.
Speak and Deliver
OCTOBER 14, 2011
Materials. Keep your materials short, simple, and supportive to your speech. No matter how much we may want to give credit where credit is due, eventually material just becomes part of what we deliver. Specialize in making conceptual material specific to you through your delivery. Ed Tate World Championship of Public Speaking Audience Tension Attribution Tony Jeary Toastmasters Originality Public Speaking Stealing Material
Communication Steroids
DECEMBER 22, 2009
What newsletters do you receive are ‘must-read’ material? With so much free online reading material, anything that becomes a regular stopping point is worth sharing.
Manner of Speaking
JULY 8, 2018
One of my tips in the link above related to being prepared to cut material if necessary: Have a plan to cut material. I have written in the past about managing your time when giving a speech or presentation. Logistics … Continue reading → Delivery Jon Stewart public speaking Speech Stephen Colbert
Communication Steroids
DECEMBER 22, 2009
What newsletters do you receive are ‘must-read’ material? With so much free online reading material, anything that becomes a regular stopping point is worth sharing.
Manner of Speaking
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Recently I have been catching up on some reading material that sits in a stack on a side desk. The stack grows and shrinks, but I suspect that the stack will always be there.) One of the articles that caught … Continue reading → Design Preparation Apple audience Ken Segall Presentation public speaking simplicity Steve Jobs
Speaking about Presenting
OCTOBER 7, 2009
Chris comments: This is most likely because it’s not very hard to pick out the correct answer from among distractors when you have only recently been exposed to the material and your memory of it is quite fresh. 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.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MAY 1, 2017
This material is […]. Adam Noar is the founder of Presentation Panda. He’s an expert marketer, entrepreneur, and presentation design expert. After building a successful website in the sportswear industry, he’s refocused on what he loves most: Building and designing exciting presentations for clients. Presentation Panda uses a simple, clear, and vibrant approach to presentation design. Business Communication PowerPoint
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
This posting is a summary of Pete’s material. This is the first of a two-part report on the September 27th meeting of Northern California Chapter of the National Speakers Association. On Saturday we heard from two communications experts: Speechwriter Pete Weissman and visual thinking expert David Sibbet. Award-winning speechwriter Pete Weissman revealed how he helps […]. Speechwriting National Speakers Association Pete Weissman
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