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Responding to COVID-19 and Coronavirus
Manner of Speaking
MARCH 11, 2020
One of Gabriel García Márquez’s novels is entitled Love in the Time of Cholera. We could easily call the current state of affairs in the world Life in the Time of Coronavirus.
March, 2020
Seven Tips to Crush Your Next Conference Call
Matt Eventoff
MARCH 27, 2020
It occurs on a regular basis for almost every individual in the corporate world, and it is also the most fraught with peril. The scourge of the modern executive. The captor of thousands (or maybe millions) of hours each and every day. The dreaded… conference call!
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Create an animated intro for videos in PowerPoint
PowerPoint Tips
MARCH 4, 2020
If you want to create a series of short training or promotional videos, it’s useful to have an intro that you put in front of each video. This might include your company’s branding or just create a theme that viewers associate with your videos.
Grow your Self-Confidence
Speaking Freely
MARCH 31, 2020
Self-Confidence – a feeling of self-assurance arising from your appreciation of your own abilities or qualities. No quality is more important for success than self-confidence. Confidence in yourself allows you to go through life as an adventure.
Recommended: Korean Romantic Dramas
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MARCH 24, 2020
These are unusual times. A challenge we all face as the minimize the spread of the coronavirus is how to stay healthy and sane in the growing regions of the world where we’ve been asked to stay indoors. An antidote to the ‘self-isolation blues’ is to lose yourself in a good TV series. Apologies to […]. Shallow End coivd-19 coronavirus k-drama Korean Romance
How can I help?
Speak Schmeak
MARCH 17, 2020
You don't need any advice from me on hand-washing or social distancing. I'm not going to share "how The LisaB Company is responding to COVID-19." Pretty sure you don't care. ?? I'm not a mental health expert, a scientist or a life coach, and I know you can find resources on how to cope elsewhere.
Price of Rhetoric – The Public Speaking Game™ reduced
Manner of Speaking
MARCH 17, 2020
These are difficult times. The coronavirus, COVID-19 has hit the world hard. And it looks like things are going to get worse before they get better.
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Tone-Deaf in Time of COVID-19: April Fools Jokes
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 31, 2020
This is one we should all pass on this year: April Fools Jokes. At least those of us who aren't professional comics or comedy writers. The nerves of the nation are too raw for amateur joking around.
Now Is the Time to Look at Webinars
Presentation Guru
MARCH 13, 2020
The impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on our daily life is unprecedented and the increasing need to work from home and work online means we have to find innovative solutions to how we can keep our businesses moving through these testing times.…
Reimagining Conferences
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MARCH 3, 2020
At a time when the COVD-19 novel coronavirus is causing conferences around the world to be canceled or postponed, it’s more important than ever to take a long hard look at the fundamental ways that large gatherings for professional purposes are structured. For too long, organizers have tried to cram a full schedule of keynotes, […]. Business Communication Keynotes Public Speaking Technology conferences coronavirus COVID-19 Forbes
Introduction to The Atheist Chronicles
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
MARCH 9, 2020
Introduction, and table of contents, to The Atheist Chronicles: Why the Beliefs of Theists of Every Stripe Are So Unbelievable Introduction I was raised a fundamentalist Christian. A Pentecostal. A theist. My father believed that the earth is six thousand … Continue reading →
Uncertainty Tests Your Values: Five Stories From Times of Crisis
Duarte Blog
MARCH 30, 2020
Leading is imperfect, and when a crisis piles on, it gets extra messy. Crisis requires we become decisive about problems we’ve never faced. Good leaders get extra brave, extra calm, and extra clear in moments like this one.
Close to Home: NY State Gov Andrew Cuomo's Brother Chris Infected with Coronavirus
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 31, 2020
In the latest presser, New York state governor Andrew Cuomo indicated this: Yes, his brother Chris, the television anchor, has COVID-19 but it has been caught early.
The Most Successful Presentations Use This Framework
Presentation Guru
MARCH 2, 2020
Stories are memorable, stories make a connection and so stories stick. All good. But if you don’t consider yourself a natural raconteur where do you start? Right here… Rob D Willis shares the framework for the perfect business pitch. What’s in it for me?”…
How to Communicate as We Anticipate COVID-19, and why we must
K8sVoice
MARCH 17, 2020
Many people have expressed to me that they are scared right now. Although I didn’t expect that to mean we should stock up on toilet paper, the fear is valid, or at least understandable. We are overwhelmed with conflicting reports, doomsday headlines, and mass uncertainty.
What is Behavioral Economics: Your Quick Guide
SlideModel
MARCH 12, 2020
Every day we make a myriad of decisions – eat out or buy groceries, walk or hail a cab, go to the movies or stay in. Sometimes, we rationalize that cooking a home meal is a better idea since we already spent too much on dining this month.
The Communication Guide For Leaders Who Aren’t Sure What’s Coming Next
Duarte Blog
MARCH 30, 2020
Here’s an uncomfortable truth: Leaders don’t always know what changes are around the corner. Good or bad, change breeds uncertainty, and uncertainty can breed fear—especially when it will affect employees, whose jobs hang in the balance, and customers, who depend on a product or service.
Using Storytelling as a Sales Tool
Speaker Launcher
MARCH 17, 2020
As a professional speaker, you likely understand the importance of storytelling on stage. The right story, told at the right time, can captivate your audience, make them lean in on their chair, and communicate your message in a powerful way that they will remember long after the event.
Andrew Cuomo - New York Accent Gains Cool, Blunt Becomes Acceptable
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 30, 2020
Daily Andrew Cuomo gives a presser. Because he is doing such an amazing job managing the COVID-19 in his state, his New York accent has become cool. It's the same way in which the young dashing John F. Kennedy made the Boston accent fashionable.
6 Apps to Help You Deliver Killer Speeches and Presentations
Presentation Guru
MARCH 18, 2020
I am a big fan of TED Talks! The way people from all circles of life come up, narrating their perspectives and research helps me to nourish my intellect. What would I do if I had a chance to go up there and speak, you ask?…
Governments Must Take Urgent Financial Action To Deal With Life Under COVID-19
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
MARCH 16, 2020
Governments are going to go into stupidly ridiculous debt, or bankrupt, supporting their populations as businesses go under during this COVID-19 virus outbreak… Here’s what they should do, and do soon: Suspend all rent and mortgage payments Roll back prices … Continue reading →
How To Run PowerPoint Presentations Online
SlideModel
MARCH 10, 2020
UPDATE 2020: This post was adapted to the times of Coronavirus 2020, where online presentations are increasingly used in the business environment and becoming the norm.
How to Crop Photos into Shapes in PowerPoint
Duarte Blog
MARCH 23, 2020
In this video, we’ll show you how to crop photos in PowerPoint into shapes—like a circle! You can introduce more negative space to your slide by cropping photos into shapes.
Delivering Unforgettable Presentations with Darren LaCroix
Speaker Launcher
MARCH 12, 2020
Do you feel that your keynote is flawless as it is, or could it use a little work? We are of the mindset that you should always be working on your craft and improving your presentation. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I’m so excited to welcome my good friend Darren LaCroix.
The Year of COVID-19: March 30, 2020 (Monday is cruelest day of all)
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 30, 2020
The routine for many adults in America is this: the weekend, then work on Monday. Monday then becomes the cruelest day of all when there is no work - or there is fear that employees are reporting for duty (including remotely) and will be told they are being laid off.
How to Produce Booklet Handouts That Complement Your Presentation
Presentation Guru
MARCH 13, 2020
Handouts are a hotly debated topic in the presentation world. What kind to give out, what you should include in them, when to distribute them, and even if you should have them at all are all major points of discussion.
Editorial: Are we financially doomed?
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
MARCH 31, 2020
Are we financially doomed? We’re acting as if we are still a first world country. We have a problem. Hardly anybody is working. Businesses are not generating revenue. Here, throw money at the problem and hope it goes away, our … Continue reading →
Multitasking & Context Switching Ruin Your Productivity
SlideModel
MARCH 25, 2020
Did you know that about 28 billion man-hours are wasted each year because of what we now call context switching or multitasking ? This was the conclusion of Johnathan Spira, CEO of the research firm Basex. Come to in his book. All those wasted hours translate to about $1 trillion in losses to the U.S. economy alone. Ouch, that’s a lot of money left on the table due to a preventable issue! But hey, we all know that staying productive can be tough.
How to Crop, Resize, and Compress Photos in PowerPoint
Duarte Blog
MARCH 23, 2020
After you’ve identified the photo you want to use, the first thing you’ll need to do is edit the basics of the photo. This likely includes cropping, resizing, and compressing photos in PowerPoint.
Creating Your Coronavirus Strategy with Andrew Busch
Speaker Launcher
MARCH 5, 2020
Watching the news and keeping an eye on the markets for the last couple of weeks, I’m sure many people were feeling the same as me…panicked and more than a little anxious.
COVID-19: Global PR Industry Expects Hard Times
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 30, 2020
The assumption might be that during a crisis such as COVID-19, around the world PR agencies would be scaling financially. After all, such a comprehensive upheaval requires so much messaging. Just look what's arriving in the email and by text.
Learning From Adversity – 4 Lessons for Public Speakers
Presentation Guru
MARCH 24, 2020
As I write this, the coronavirus pandemic is in full swing, and life as we know it has been altered forever. It’s anyone’s guess if, and when, things will return to normal. Welcome to the Twilight Zone. But somehow, even now, my impulse to work and create, to bring meaning and support to my clients and colleagues continues.… … Build Your Skills credibility featured inspiration Must-Reads for every presentation professional Practice preparation
4 Ways to Make a Great Impression Speaking at Your Business Meeting
SketchBubble
MARCH 11, 2020
No matter the size of the business, each one has meetings on a regular basis in an effort to optimize performance metrics. Now these business meetings typically go one of two ways: They are highly productive and allow the team to become empowered and move projects forward.
The church isn’t broken…
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
MARCH 3, 2020
Sadly, this article needs to be read… bbc.com/news/world-europe-47134033 It’s yet another article about sexual abuse and depravity in the church. There are too many of these articles, because sexual abuse in the church happens far, far too frequently. You see, … Continue reading →
How to Edit Photo Brightness, Contrast & Saturation in PowerPoint
Duarte Blog
MARCH 21, 2020
Welcome to the Presentation Hacks: Using Photos in PowerPoint video series! In these lessons, a Duarte designer shares some of the fundamental tools of using photos in PowerPoint.
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