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Mark Your Calendar: Request for Proposals SEJ’s Fund for Environmental Journalism (FEJ) invests in public service reporting on environment and the journalists who produce it. November 15, 2017 (midnight local time) is the next deadline for story grant proposals to SEJ’s Fund for Environmental Journalism. MORE
an advance for his proposed Daddy-Defense book. The threat of legal trouble would generate lots of attention for a book. That would, in turn, boost sales. Right? That's not how the book publishing industry seems to be thinking. In that sense, it's a conservative player. Here's the latest example of that. Book publishers are not racing to provide Donald Trump Jr. MORE
Much of capitalism's ideology is built around individualism. You are responsible for your economic fate. Do well you win big. Do not do well and you will be held responsible. That's part of the reason why losing a job, even in a layoff, hurts your personal brand. This could change. MORE
This technique will help your audience remember the benefits of your proposal. When you are trying to persuade your audience to buy or make a decision, you need to explain the benefits of your proposition. MORE
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In conservative Texas, State House Representative Jessica Farrar might laugh her way out of a job. But she has positioned and packaged her advocacy for women's health in a memorable way. Already it has received plenty of media attention. MORE
Perhaps you need to get approval for a proposal. Recently, a subscriber used principles I taught to get approval from an State Legislature committee for an important proposal that will help children in that state. It’s not only sales people who need to persuade. MORE
A sales director presenting financial projections to a group of field reps wouldn’t visualize her data the same way that a design consultant would in a written proposal to a potential client. MORE
If you're a sales rep, or a business manager recommending proposals, you'll find this e-book an invaluable tool. This e-book is about persuasive presentations, and how to succeed. If you need to sell or persuade others, this book will give you a blueprint for creating your presentations. Discover the 3 mistakes most presenters make in their persuasive presentations. Find out more today MORE
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There was really a time - it seems light years ago - when idealism was high about social networks. The assumption was that those digital platforms for self-expression and connecting could and would regulate themselves. MORE
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Submit that speaking proposal. You're probably hearing a lot right now about using your voice. With elections coming up, it's important to be reminded that our voices—via our votes—really do make a difference. I know. sometimes it doesn't feel that way. MORE
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You may have seen the news this morning that President Trump’s proposed budget, released earlier today, calls for the elimination of the National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities. UPDATE March 16, 2017: Our fears have come to pass. The budget—which must be passed by Congress—will be the subject of vigorous debate on Capitol Hill […]. Freelance Writing News, events, and awards Professional organizations MORE
… Bitesize Message Pitching Writing ProposalsQuestion: Who is your client/prospect more interested in – you and your company OR themselves and their business? I think we all know the answer to that one, and yet it is surprising (or is it?) MORE
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Regardless of the scale of your proposed business, it’s likely that you’re going to need funding to get your company off the ground.… So, you have a great idea for a business. MORE
The other great advantage is that you don’t have to write a proposal. I’ve assembled (and rewrote) some of my blog posts and a variety of other brief pieces into a book that I published with iUniverse, a subsidy publisher (recently acquired by Penguin, a division of Pearson), called 50 Communication Strategies. One of the advantages of publishing a book this way was that I didn’t need an agent. MORE
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So I’ve talked you out of writing the book (yet) and you’re thinking about a proposal. This blog has gone long, so I’ll talk about what to do with this magnificent proposal once you’ve written it in the next blog. Let’s take the essential sections of one in turn and expand on each a bit. Introduction Begin with the most important section – the introduction. MORE
Keynotes Announced for ASJA’s 46th Annual Writers Conference – Fri May 5 & Sat May 6, 2017, Roosevelt Hotel, NYC By Estelle Erasmus As Chair for the 2017 ASJA Conference in NYC, I’m delighted to share that we have been getting many of your proposals for sessions and I’m really impressed with the level of […]. MORE
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Weight Watchers, which has only a 3% share of the diet industry, and Chris Christie, who has a state devastated by Sandy, can use each other. The trusted Weight Watchers brand could get a nice boost if Christie becomes its next spokesperson. MORE
This can be the tipping point in your presentation that moves them to think or do what you are proposing. Executive Speech Coach - Business Presentations Business presentations tips for executives, sales presenters, managers, technical experts and professionals from the "Speech Coach for Executives" George Torok. Transform your business presentations into effective conversations. George Torok is a Toronto based presentation coach and presentation skills trainer. MORE
In it, he discussed a number of measures that he proposes to take by Executive Order to reduce gun violence in the United States. President Barack Obama began the final year of his presidency with a speech on gun control. It … Continue reading → Analysis of a Speech Anaphora Aporia Barack Obama Diacope gun control public speaking MORE
America isn't the only violent nation. When Air France management discussed in France cutting 2,900 jobs, some workers attacked the brass. The scene was ugly. To save themselves executives scaled a fence. They wound up with torn clothes. Here is the account from Bloomberg. MORE
Lawyers know well those anecdotes about the drug addict who robs the store, then sits on the curb waiting for the police to arrive. He or she wants to be arrested. That's one way to start on the road to recovery. MORE
What are the reasons they would say no to our proposal ? If you’re part of a team that delivers pitches to win new business, you’re keenly aware of the value of the brief and precious time you have to meet in person with your prospective clients. MORE
So you’ve written that proposal, and it’s killer. Look for an agent – this is really important – that covers the kind of book you are proposing. Some are broader-based than others, but don’t ever send a proposal to an agent that doesn’t have at least several authors and books published in the area you care about. Go with confidence; if you’ve written a great proposal, you’re exactly the kind of author they’re looking for. MORE
It’s a hugely entertaining and easy-to-listen-to talk, that proposes simple ideas with far-reaching potential; ideas that the presenter must take note of if he is to truly understand his audience and design a presentation that is a perfect fit.… MORE
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The Drudge Report nails this down: The West Wing is assumed to be the source of leaks about Jared Kushner's alleged proposal to Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak for a secret communications channel between the Trump Administration and Russia. MORE
Yesterday the Hartford City Council proposed that local imams open meetings in September with Islamic invocations. Given that the anniversary of 9/11 is this Saturday. all hell broke loose. Since I am the designated Connecticut political reporter for PAJAMAS MEDIA, the publication contacted me to cover the controversy. MORE
From a digression on how not to propose marriage through to what your gravestone epitaph will say compared to what it could have said. Universities can scrap the scheduled speakers for this year’s graduation ceremonies. MORE
Recently, John Bohannon presented a TED talk in Brussels that proposed replacing PowerPoint with dancers. The video has had over 330,000 views in less than two months and the idea has once again started people talking about how to improve presentations. In his presentation, John quotes a calculation from an article I published a few years ago to illustrate how much poor PowerPoint presentations are costing organizations. MORE
Proposal Recommendation (What is being offered as a solution?). Ken Annandale gives us a very effective speech outline – the 13 P’s of creating a speech. I think that it is pretty self-explanatory – enjoy! Preparation. Point description (ask yourself). Purpose Objective (Why am I doing this presentation?). People -Audience (Who is going to listen to me?). Introduction. Promise Attention grabber (How do I get their attention?). MORE
Propose a toast: Image by Waldo Jaquith. Here are some tips for proposing a toast: 1. It might be tempting (particularly if you’ve had a a few drinks) to spontaneously stand up and propose a toast. I propose a toast – to perseverance, love and hard work. MORE
If you are genuinely interested in selling more, training & teaching more effectively, or getting your proposals approved, simply click here! Congratulations to Rae Drysdale for the winning entry in the contest. MORE
Bring me a proposal.” Can I make an appointment to present you with a proposal?” Your goal is to persuade your audience to agree with your proposal or to buy your product/service. As presenters, we play various roles. It all depends on the situation. MORE
Call the audience to action -- ask them to make a change, embrace new information or approve your proposal. MORE
Personalize every email and every proposal. It’s not enough to simply slap the name of the client on the first page of the proposal (yes, they really know you do that). What is wrong with this proposal? Okay… so the heading may be a bit extreme. Or, maybe not. MORE
Proposal Related Topics Speaking about Presenting
DECEMBER 14, 2009
Propose a toast: Image by Waldo Jaquith. Here are some tips for proposing a toast: 1. It might be tempting (particularly if you’ve had a a few drinks) to spontaneously stand up and propose a toast. I propose a toast – to perseverance, love and hard work.
Presentation Guru
MAY 24, 2017
… Bitesize Message Pitching Writing ProposalsQuestion: Who is your client/prospect more interested in – you and your company OR themselves and their business? I think we all know the answer to that one, and yet it is surprising (or is it?)
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AUGUST 25, 2015
Personalize every email and every proposal. It’s not enough to simply slap the name of the client on the first page of the proposal (yes, they really know you do that). What is wrong with this proposal? Okay… so the heading may be a bit extreme. Or, maybe not.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 4, 2018
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OCTOBER 23, 2012
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FEBRUARY 21, 2017
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JANUARY 4, 2017
Lawyers know well those anecdotes about the drug addict who robs the store, then sits on the curb waiting for the police to arrive. He or she wants to be arrested. That's one way to start on the road to recovery.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 5, 2015
America isn't the only violent nation. When Air France management discussed in France cutting 2,900 jobs, some workers attacked the brass. The scene was ugly. To save themselves executives scaled a fence. They wound up with torn clothes. Here is the account from Bloomberg.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 31, 2018
There was really a time - it seems light years ago - when idealism was high about social networks. The assumption was that those digital platforms for self-expression and connecting could and would regulate themselves.
Joan Detz Speaker Services
AUGUST 10, 2017
Mark Your Calendar: Request for Proposals SEJ’s Fund for Environmental Journalism (FEJ) invests in public service reporting on environment and the journalists who produce it. November 15, 2017 (midnight local time) is the next deadline for story grant proposals to SEJ’s Fund for Environmental Journalism.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 17, 2017
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APRIL 1, 2013
For example, maybe you want approval for a proposal. For a proposal, success is determined by whether or not you get the approval you need. Content educational presentation persuasitve presentation proposal sales presentation training
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JUNE 6, 2018
an advance for his proposed Daddy-Defense book. The threat of legal trouble would generate lots of attention for a book. That would, in turn, boost sales. Right? That's not how the book publishing industry seems to be thinking. In that sense, it's a conservative player. Here's the latest example of that. Book publishers are not racing to provide Donald Trump Jr.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
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TJ Walker Interactive
OCTOBER 20, 2012
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Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 22, 2017
Much of capitalism's ideology is built around individualism. You are responsible for your economic fate. Do well you win big. Do not do well and you will be held responsible. That's part of the reason why losing a job, even in a layoff, hurts your personal brand. This could change.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 28, 2017
The Drudge Report nails this down: The West Wing is assumed to be the source of leaks about Jared Kushner's alleged proposal to Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak for a secret communications channel between the Trump Administration and Russia.
TJ Walker Interactive
DECEMBER 13, 2012
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JANUARY 3, 2012
Recently, John Bohannon presented a TED talk in Brussels that proposed replacing PowerPoint with dancers. The video has had over 330,000 views in less than two months and the idea has once again started people talking about how to improve presentations. In his presentation, John quotes a calculation from an article I published a few years ago to illustrate how much poor PowerPoint presentations are costing organizations.
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DECEMBER 5, 2012
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Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 8, 2010
Yesterday the Hartford City Council proposed that local imams open meetings in September with Islamic invocations. Given that the anniversary of 9/11 is this Saturday. all hell broke loose. Since I am the designated Connecticut political reporter for PAJAMAS MEDIA, the publication contacted me to cover the controversy.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
Weight Watchers, which has only a 3% share of the diet industry, and Chris Christie, who has a state devastated by Sandy, can use each other. The trusted Weight Watchers brand could get a nice boost if Christie becomes its next spokesperson.
Speaking Pro Central Posts
JUNE 17, 2009
Proposal (76). Speaking Pro Central. Hot List - May 2009. Top Posts. The following are the top posts from featured sources based on social signals. June 2009 Resource of the Month - PowerPoint:What Is Appropriate When and Why? PowerPoint Tips , May 26, 2009. How to persuade other people to ditch the bullets - Speaking about Presenting , May 13, 2009. Startups and Venture Capitalists Beware - Matt Eventoff , May 12, 2009. Should you display the live twitter stream on a large screen?
Public Speaking Advice and Commentary
MARCH 12, 2010
So I’ve talked you out of writing the book (yet) and you’re thinking about a proposal. This blog has gone long, so I’ll talk about what to do with this magnificent proposal once you’ve written it in the next blog. Let’s take the essential sections of one in turn and expand on each a bit. Introduction Begin with the most important section – the introduction.
Public Speaking Advice and Commentary
MARCH 15, 2010
So you’ve written that proposal, and it’s killer. Look for an agent – this is really important – that covers the kind of book you are proposing. Some are broader-based than others, but don’t ever send a proposal to an agent that doesn’t have at least several authors and books published in the area you care about. Go with confidence; if you’ve written a great proposal, you’re exactly the kind of author they’re looking for.
Executive Speech Coach
AUGUST 2, 2010
This can be the tipping point in your presentation that moves them to think or do what you are proposing. Executive Speech Coach - Business Presentations Business presentations tips for executives, sales presenters, managers, technical experts and professionals from the "Speech Coach for Executives" George Torok. Transform your business presentations into effective conversations. George Torok is a Toronto based presentation coach and presentation skills trainer.
Manner of Speaking
JANUARY 5, 2016
In it, he discussed a number of measures that he proposes to take by Executive Order to reduce gun violence in the United States. President Barack Obama began the final year of his presidency with a speech on gun control. It … Continue reading → Analysis of a Speech Anaphora Aporia Barack Obama Diacope gun control public speaking
Duarte Blog
JULY 31, 2018
A sales director presenting financial projections to a group of field reps wouldn’t visualize her data the same way that a design consultant would in a written proposal to a potential client.
PowerPoint Tips
APRIL 19, 2015
Perhaps you need to get approval for a proposal. Recently, a subscriber used principles I taught to get approval from an State Legislature committee for an important proposal that will help children in that state. It’s not only sales people who need to persuade.
Craig Strachan - Keep Talking!
DECEMBER 8, 2017
Proposal Recommendation (What is being offered as a solution?). Ken Annandale gives us a very effective speech outline – the 13 P’s of creating a speech. I think that it is pretty self-explanatory – enjoy! Preparation. Point description (ask yourself). Purpose Objective (Why am I doing this presentation?). People -Audience (Who is going to listen to me?). Introduction. Promise Attention grabber (How do I get their attention?).
Presentation Guru
AUGUST 9, 2017
Regardless of the scale of your proposed business, it’s likely that you’re going to need funding to get your company off the ground.… So, you have a great idea for a business.
PowerPoint Tips
JUNE 14, 2009
If you're a sales rep, or a business manager recommending proposals, you'll find this e-book an invaluable tool. This e-book is about persuasive presentations, and how to succeed. If you need to sell or persuade others, this book will give you a blueprint for creating your presentations. Discover the 3 mistakes most presenters make in their persuasive presentations. Find out more today
Presentation Guru
JUNE 7, 2017
It’s a hugely entertaining and easy-to-listen-to talk, that proposes simple ideas with far-reaching potential; ideas that the presenter must take note of if he is to truly understand his audience and design a presentation that is a perfect fit.…
Beyond Bullet Points
AUGUST 17, 2015
What are the reasons they would say no to our proposal ? If you’re part of a team that delivers pitches to win new business, you’re keenly aware of the value of the brief and precious time you have to meet in person with your prospective clients.
PowerPoint Tips
OCTOBER 17, 2011
If you are genuinely interested in selling more, training & teaching more effectively, or getting your proposals approved, simply click here! Congratulations to Rae Drysdale for the winning entry in the contest.
PowerPoint Tips
JULY 22, 2013
Bring me a proposal.” Can I make an appointment to present you with a proposal?” Your goal is to persuade your audience to agree with your proposal or to buy your product/service. As presenters, we play various roles. It all depends on the situation.
Speak Schmeak
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Submit that speaking proposal. You're probably hearing a lot right now about using your voice. With elections coming up, it's important to be reminded that our voices—via our votes—really do make a difference. I know. sometimes it doesn't feel that way.
PowerPoint Tips
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
This technique will help your audience remember the benefits of your proposal. When you are trying to persuade your audience to buy or make a decision, you need to explain the benefits of your proposition.
Joan Detz Speaker Services
MARCH 16, 2017
You may have seen the news this morning that President Trump’s proposed budget, released earlier today, calls for the elimination of the National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities. UPDATE March 16, 2017: Our fears have come to pass. The budget—which must be passed by Congress—will be the subject of vigorous debate on Capitol Hill […]. Freelance Writing News, events, and awards Professional organizations
Joan Detz Speaker Services
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Keynotes Announced for ASJA’s 46th Annual Writers Conference – Fri May 5 & Sat May 6, 2017, Roosevelt Hotel, NYC By Estelle Erasmus As Chair for the 2017 ASJA Conference in NYC, I’m delighted to share that we have been getting many of your proposals for sessions and I’m really impressed with the level of […].
The Presenter's Blog
MAY 21, 2012
From a digression on how not to propose marriage through to what your gravestone epitaph will say compared to what it could have said. Universities can scrap the scheduled speakers for this year’s graduation ceremonies.
The Communication Blog
NOVEMBER 8, 2012
The other great advantage is that you don’t have to write a proposal. I’ve assembled (and rewrote) some of my blog posts and a variety of other brief pieces into a book that I published with iUniverse, a subsidy publisher (recently acquired by Penguin, a division of Pearson), called 50 Communication Strategies. One of the advantages of publishing a book this way was that I didn’t need an agent.
Professionally Speaking...
SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
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