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LaughLovers Comedy Club, Oakland, CA. Toastmasters. Humor Specialty Clubs. Here’s a list of clubs which specialize in humor. To find up-to-date club contact and location information I’ve provided a link to the club-finder page at Toastmasters International at the end of the list. . Each club is a good source of information for adding humor to your next club meeting. Comedy Club, Minneapolis, MN. Comedy Club Eh! Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. MORE
Another way to use a prop is to hand it to the audience and challenge them to come up with some use for it, as Ana-Marie Jones, Executive Director of CARD – Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters in Oakland did: The thing that has always gotten my audiences laughing, smiling and fully engaged is for them to be active in learning and presenting. MORE
Rickert was at her full-time job at the VA Hospital in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh. On September 1, 2016, I returned to the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Metro Area. Back in mid August 1981, I had left to take a temporary assignment in Washington D.C. MORE
One of the rules of improv theater that I learned when I took classes at the Pan Theater in Oakland is learning to say “Yes, and…” in response to any suggestion from another actor who is a partner in a scene. MORE
Sarah works primarily with “at risk” youth in East Oakland California. At the age of 17, I lived on my own raising my one-year old son in a drug-infested housing project in East Oakland, way on the other side of town from my high school. “I MORE
From as far east as Greensburg and as far west as the Oakland section of Pittsburgh, my memory bank contains snapshots of life being happily lived in the 1970s. Yesterday I drove around the Pittsburgh Metro area. And paid dearly for that in gasoline. MORE
At Rotary Club speeches marketing my salon I was asked, “What would you charge to say that to the Oakland Appliance Dealers?” “$50!” Incidentally, the next time the same gentleman asked, “What would you charge to say that to the Oakland Appliance Dealers?” MORE
In a 30-year study, researchers began by going through 141 photos in a Mills College (Oakland, California) yearbook, and marking those with. One of the best "tools" for connecting with people is a genuine smile. Note, however, the word "genuine." MORE
Another trial is underway in Oakland. So far, Bayer has lost two trials in California, one is state court and one in federal, associated with Roundup. It will probably appeal the approximately $80 million verdict in the federal one - the case of Edwin Hardeman. MORE
At Rotary Club speeches marketing my salon I was asked, “What would you charge to say that to the Oakland Appliance Dealers?” “$50!” Incidentally, the next time the same gentleman asked, “What would you charge to say that to the Oakland Appliance Dealers?” THE Executive Speech Coach Patricia Fripp & THE Million Dollar Consultant Alan Weiss join forces for The Odd Couple Marketing & Strategy Seminar. Alan Weiss interviewed me for his upcoming book. MORE
Those of you who know me know that I’m a huge Oakland A’s fan. Well, last night’s baseball game between the Oakland A’s and the Detroit Tigers left even me—a speech coach—speechless. The Oakland A’s aren’t the favored team to win. MORE
Brown also had been released from the Oakland Raiders because of a feud over social media. Legal problems haven't siphoned off power from Patriots' owner Robert Kraft. MORE
The PZ book was awarded the Certificate of Excellence for design at the 38th Annual Bookbuilders West Awards held in Oakland in January. Last week I was in sunny Silicon Valley, USA for three days of seminars in the first ever Presentation//Reboot. MORE
Oakland Raider Fans, Trekkies, Girl Scouts, PETA). Last month Nancy Duarte spoke at Web2.0 Expo and it was a huge success. In preparation for her talk she asked me if there would be a way to reproduce an exercise called “Speaker & Audience Mapping&# that she usually leads in the slideology workshops. The exercise goes like this: the audience picks one of a dozen different audience types (eg. Then Nancy asks the entire group to shout out responses to several questions. MORE
From Oakland and Stockton, California all the way to the nation of Finland, there are experiments in Universal Basic Income (UBI). In Altman's case, it's about 50 households in Oakland each of which receives $1,500 a month, with no strings attached. MORE
Talk It Up! Zen marketing from a totally clueless new media junkie Upcoming Seminars MAY 23rd: EXTREME Social Media Boot Camp, Chicago, IL About DSSP Podcast "You are such a must-listen show for me." -- Chris Brogan "Pound for pound, your show is the best of its kind. MORE
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Found this great article thanks to Doug on former Oakland A’s all-star baseball player Henderson’s preparation for his Hall of Fame induction speech. Always a nervous speaker, he decided to get some help in the form of a speech class at the local college, and as part of the course had them critique his speech, pointing out areas for improvement. MORE
I’m thrilled that one Bay Area team is in the World Series this year, but as many of you know, I’m a fan of the team on the other side of the bay—the Oakland A’s. Tags: Examples of Powerful Speakers announcer Buster Posey Giants Mets Northern California Oakland A's Rangers Ron Washington The Panda World Series Yankees I’m undecided about who I’ll root for in this year’s match up, although that’s hard to admit in public around here. MORE
At Rotary Club speeches marketing my salon I was asked, “What would you charge to say that to the Oakland Appliance Dealers?” “$50!” Incidentally, the next time the same gentleman asked, “What would you charge to say that to the Oakland Appliance Dealers?” ALAN WEISS INTERVIEWS PATRICIA FRIPP. When and how did you begin speaking professionally (for a fee)? In 1975, a hairstyling company called Markham paid me $350 a day for hairstyling demonstrations. MORE
He points out the social and economic good which has come from that, e.g. slashing unemployment rates in surrounding areas like Oakland. Millennials, whether successful or not, seem to believe that Arrogance Is Good. MORE
After one of my first Rotary Club speeches, someone asked, “What would you charge to say all this to the Oakland Appliance Dealers?” When did you first start speaking? How long until speaking became your full-time job? In 1976, when I was San Francisco’s #1 men’s hairstylist, I started delivering seminars to hairstylists for a hair product company called Markham. Through recommendations from my executive clients, Rotary Clubs and men’s breakfast clubs invited me to speak. MORE
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DeFinis Communications
OCTOBER 11, 2012
Those of you who know me know that I’m a huge Oakland A’s fan. Well, last night’s baseball game between the Oakland A’s and the Detroit Tigers left even me—a speech coach—speechless. The Oakland A’s aren’t the favored team to win.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
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Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
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Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 27, 2017
Here are details and how to apply. careers
DeFinis Communications
OCTOBER 27, 2010
I’m thrilled that one Bay Area team is in the World Series this year, but as many of you know, I’m a fan of the team on the other side of the bay—the Oakland A’s. Tags: Examples of Powerful Speakers announcer Buster Posey Giants Mets Northern California Oakland A's Rangers Ron Washington The Panda World Series Yankees I’m undecided about who I’ll root for in this year’s match up, although that’s hard to admit in public around here.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JULY 26, 2013
One of the rules of improv theater that I learned when I took classes at the Pan Theater in Oakland is learning to say “Yes, and…” in response to any suggestion from another actor who is a partner in a scene.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 21, 2019
Brown also had been released from the Oakland Raiders because of a feud over social media. Legal problems haven't siphoned off power from Patriots' owner Robert Kraft.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 27, 2019
Another trial is underway in Oakland. So far, Bayer has lost two trials in California, one is state court and one in federal, associated with Roundup. It will probably appeal the approximately $80 million verdict in the federal one - the case of Edwin Hardeman.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 8, 2014
He points out the social and economic good which has come from that, e.g. slashing unemployment rates in surrounding areas like Oakland. Millennials, whether successful or not, seem to believe that Arrogance Is Good.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 19, 2018
From Oakland and Stockton, California all the way to the nation of Finland, there are experiments in Universal Basic Income (UBI). In Altman's case, it's about 50 households in Oakland each of which receives $1,500 a month, with no strings attached.
DeFinis Communications
FEBRUARY 16, 2011
Sarah works primarily with “at risk” youth in East Oakland California. At the age of 17, I lived on my own raising my one-year old son in a drug-infested housing project in East Oakland, way on the other side of town from my high school. “I
Humor Power
OCTOBER 15, 2011
LaughLovers Comedy Club, Oakland, CA. Toastmasters. Humor Specialty Clubs. Here’s a list of clubs which specialize in humor. To find up-to-date club contact and location information I’ve provided a link to the club-finder page at Toastmasters International at the end of the list. . Each club is a good source of information for adding humor to your next club meeting. Comedy Club, Minneapolis, MN. Comedy Club Eh! Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 29, 2018
From as far east as Greensburg and as far west as the Oakland section of Pittsburgh, my memory bank contains snapshots of life being happily lived in the 1970s. Yesterday I drove around the Pittsburgh Metro area. And paid dearly for that in gasoline.
Fripp THE Executive Speech Coach
MAY 5, 2010
At Rotary Club speeches marketing my salon I was asked, “What would you charge to say that to the Oakland Appliance Dealers?” “$50!” Incidentally, the next time the same gentleman asked, “What would you charge to say that to the Oakland Appliance Dealers?” THE Executive Speech Coach Patricia Fripp & THE Million Dollar Consultant Alan Weiss join forces for The Odd Couple Marketing & Strategy Seminar. Alan Weiss interviewed me for his upcoming book.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 7, 2018
Rickert was at her full-time job at the VA Hospital in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh. On September 1, 2016, I returned to the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Metro Area. Back in mid August 1981, I had left to take a temporary assignment in Washington D.C.
Speaker Confessions
JULY 25, 2009
Found this great article thanks to Doug on former Oakland A’s all-star baseball player Henderson’s preparation for his Hall of Fame induction speech. Always a nervous speaker, he decided to get some help in the form of a speech class at the local college, and as part of the course had them critique his speech, pointing out areas for improvement.
Presentation Zen
MARCH 25, 2009
The PZ book was awarded the Certificate of Excellence for design at the 38th Annual Bookbuilders West Awards held in Oakland in January. Last week I was in sunny Silicon Valley, USA for three days of seminars in the first ever Presentation//Reboot.
Fripp THE Executive Speech Coach
JANUARY 5, 2010
After one of my first Rotary Club speeches, someone asked, “What would you charge to say all this to the Oakland Appliance Dealers?” When did you first start speaking? How long until speaking became your full-time job? In 1976, when I was San Francisco’s #1 men’s hairstylist, I started delivering seminars to hairstylists for a hair product company called Markham. Through recommendations from my executive clients, Rotary Clubs and men’s breakfast clubs invited me to speak.
Fripp THE Executive Speech Coach
OCTOBER 1, 2010
At Rotary Club speeches marketing my salon I was asked, “What would you charge to say that to the Oakland Appliance Dealers?” “$50!” Incidentally, the next time the same gentleman asked, “What would you charge to say that to the Oakland Appliance Dealers?”
Fripp THE Executive Speech Coach
OCTOBER 1, 2010
At Rotary Club speeches marketing my salon I was asked, “What would you charge to say that to the Oakland Appliance Dealers?” “$50!” Incidentally, the next time the same gentleman asked, “What would you charge to say that to the Oakland Appliance Dealers?” ALAN WEISS INTERVIEWS PATRICIA FRIPP. When and how did you begin speaking professionally (for a fee)? In 1975, a hairstyling company called Markham paid me $350 a day for hairstyling demonstrations.
Duarte Blog
APRIL 22, 2009
Oakland Raider Fans, Trekkies, Girl Scouts, PETA). Last month Nancy Duarte spoke at Web2.0 Expo and it was a huge success. In preparation for her talk she asked me if there would be a way to reproduce an exercise called “Speaker & Audience Mapping&# that she usually leads in the slideology workshops. The exercise goes like this: the audience picks one of a dozen different audience types (eg. Then Nancy asks the entire group to shout out responses to several questions.
Communication Steroids
FEBRUARY 16, 2010
Another way to use a prop is to hand it to the audience and challenge them to come up with some use for it, as Ana-Marie Jones, Executive Director of CARD – Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters in Oakland did: The thing that has always gotten my audiences laughing, smiling and fully engaged is for them to be active in learning and presenting.
http://delicious.com/akarrer/prospeaker
MAY 1, 2009
Talk It Up! Zen marketing from a totally clueless new media junkie Upcoming Seminars MAY 23rd: EXTREME Social Media Boot Camp, Chicago, IL About DSSP Podcast "You are such a must-listen show for me." -- Chris Brogan "Pound for pound, your show is the best of its kind.
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