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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
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Want help revising, refreshing, updating, energizing those proposals? You just spoke with your prospect and he told you everything you need to know about what is important to him, his client, his org. 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
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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
“Send me a proposal,” they say. Because most of all – it’s about your true value proposition – the proposal is about providing comfort and confidence that you understand their needs. It’s about taking the time to create a proposal that is real, specific and impressive because it fully resonates for the buyer. When they ask you to send a proposal, impress them with the real answers they need to create the highest level of success. 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
Like so many media outlets, BuzzFeed is experiencing financial challenges. The usual play-out in this Time of COVID-19 is that readership is up but not necessarily revenues. The leadership at BuzzFeed, including Chief Executive Officer Jonah Peretti, doesn't want to have layoffs. 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
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? 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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… 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
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 MORE
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
Compensation up to $140k. Here are details and how to apply. careers MORE
No, don't sign that legal document or say "yes" to a marriage proposal. This week New York Magazine's Madame Clairevoyant warns us that Mercury is in retrograde and that will go on for about a month. MORE
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
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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
In case this fell through the cracks, here's the info on my new-ish Easy Speaker Proposal Template and tracking sheet ! My Easy Speaker Proposal Template will: ??Tell Tell you exactly what you need to put into your speaker proposal and ??Allow Hey peeps! 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 is a proposal? Yes, of course, answer C, both, is best, but all high performing sellers understand the true core of a sales proposal is to create distinction and desire. So what is the last thing they read in your proposal? Is it a communication tool to: A. MORE
There are big headlines in the legal media such as Law.com about the proposed Bayer settlement in the Roundup litigation. The proposal has to be approved by U.S. Another matters is this: In the investor media there is no joy about this proposed settlement. 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 proposal you sent sucks. It wasn’t aligned with their vision, it didn’t create distinction, It’s a losing proposal. Stop writing inane stuff like: Just checking in to see if you’ve reviewed the proposal yet? Circling back to see if you had a chance to talk to your stake holders about the proposal I sent last week? Touching base with you to answer questions and concerns you have about the proposal! It’s the proposal. 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
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
On his knee he proposes. The magic which happens week after week, year after year in the "Law & Order SVU" series comes from the relationships among the detectives as well as the prosecutors. It truly is a family setting. 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
According to Hubspot, 80-90% of business is lost at the proposal stage. But here are three more compelling reasons proposals (and the sellers who submit them) lose the business. Proposals (and buyers) that win: 1. Are personalized with more than just changing the name of the client, but submitting the same proposal. Take time with your team today to update your proposals and narratives in CVent. MORE
The book is ideal for anyone who has to write email, letters, proposals, reports and web content. Do you want to become a more effective and efficient business writer? If so, Harness the Business Writing Process is for you. If you find … Continue reading → 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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SpeakerSue Says...
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
What is a proposal? Yes, of course, answer C, both, is best, but all high performing sellers understand the true core of a sales proposal is to create distinction and desire. So what is the last thing they read in your proposal? Is it a communication tool to: A.
SpeakerSue Says...
MARCH 22, 2019
“Send me a proposal,” they say. Because most of all – it’s about your true value proposition – the proposal is about providing comfort and confidence that you understand their needs. It’s about taking the time to create a proposal that is real, specific and impressive because it fully resonates for the buyer. When they ask you to send a proposal, impress them with the real answers they need to create the highest level of success.
SpeakerSue Says...
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
MARCH 25, 2020
Like so many media outlets, BuzzFeed is experiencing financial challenges. The usual play-out in this Time of COVID-19 is that readership is up but not necessarily revenues. The leadership at BuzzFeed, including Chief Executive Officer Jonah Peretti, doesn't want to have layoffs.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 4, 2018
Compensation up to $140k. Here are details and how to apply. careers
TJ Walker Interactive
OCTOBER 23, 2012
Uncategorized 2016 A Modest Proposal bill o'reilly chris matthews debate Debate Moderators presidential debates
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 31, 2019
On his knee he proposes. The magic which happens week after week, year after year in the "Law & Order SVU" series comes from the relationships among the detectives as well as the prosecutors. It truly is a family setting.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
Here are details and how to apply. careers
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
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
MARCH 14, 2017
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.
PowerPoint Tips
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
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 17, 2017
Here are details and how to apply. careers
SpeakerSue Says...
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Want help revising, refreshing, updating, energizing those proposals? You just spoke with your prospect and he told you everything you need to know about what is important to him, his client, his org.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
Here are details and how to apply. careers
TJ Walker Interactive
OCTOBER 20, 2012
Uncategorized Biden Joseph R Jr Presidential Election of 2012 ‘Etch A Sketchy’ NYTimes Romney Mitt
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.
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.
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.
TJ Walker Interactive
DECEMBER 13, 2012
Uncategorized gop john mcafee presdient Republican
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 25, 2020
There are big headlines in the legal media such as Law.com about the proposed Bayer settlement in the Roundup litigation. The proposal has to be approved by U.S. Another matters is this: In the investor media there is no joy about this proposed settlement.
Dave Paradi's PowerPoint Blog
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.
TJ Walker Interactive
DECEMBER 5, 2012
Uncategorized Fiscal Cliff jon stewart
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.
Speak Schmeak
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
In case this fell through the cracks, here's the info on my new-ish Easy Speaker Proposal Template and tracking sheet ! My Easy Speaker Proposal Template will: ??Tell Tell you exactly what you need to put into your speaker proposal and ??Allow Hey peeps!
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
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
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.
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.
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
OCTOBER 3, 2019
The book is ideal for anyone who has to write email, letters, proposals, reports and web content. Do you want to become a more effective and efficient business writer? If so, Harness the Business Writing Process is for you. If you find … Continue reading →
SpeakerSue Says...
AUGUST 16, 2019
The proposal you sent sucks. It wasn’t aligned with their vision, it didn’t create distinction, It’s a losing proposal. Stop writing inane stuff like: Just checking in to see if you’ve reviewed the proposal yet? Circling back to see if you had a chance to talk to your stake holders about the proposal I sent last week? Touching base with you to answer questions and concerns you have about the proposal! It’s the proposal.
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.
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.…
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 15, 2020
No, don't sign that legal document or say "yes" to a marriage proposal. This week New York Magazine's Madame Clairevoyant warns us that Mercury is in retrograde and that will go on for about a month.
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?).
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