I am withdrawing from membership from the LinkedIn Leadership Communications Roundtabl e. Yes, I have grown from the digital conversations with fellow members. And I will regret losing access to that interaction. There is so much speechwriting talent in the community. MORE
Savvy speakers keep up with my wide-ranging reading list on women and public speaking by following The Eloquent Woman on Facebook , where these links and articles appear first. I always collect them here for you on Mondays as well. It's a great way to expand your public speaking knowledge: Why speak? MORE
“It’s not normal for you to go to a community, weigh 100 children and have 30 of them close to dying.” ” (Susanna Raffalli, nutritional coordinator, speaking about the human devastation in Caritas Venezuela) Notice: + the impact of using the personal pronoun “you” to engage listeners in the statistic (“It’s not normal for you to […]. International speakers Media training Speechwriting MORE
Savvy speakers keep up with my wide-ranging reading list on women and public speaking by following The Eloquent Woman on Facebook , where these links and articles appear first. I always collect them here for you on Mondays as well. It's a great way to expand your public speaking knowledge. MORE
Whether you write on staff or freelance, you want your speechwriting clients to feel like they’re in good hands. Think about the clients you served last week. Write down 3 specific things you did to convey your professionalism. Keep this list of actions on file. MORE
I had a one-year contract to work as a national media spokesperson for a tech company – traveling the USA to convey the client’s key messages. My advice to anyone answering media questions? Know the key messages you must work into each interview. MORE
The influential Drudge Report hammers the lack of trust in the United States. That That distrust includes the Trump Administration, Congress, opinion polls and the media. MORE
Every professional speaker should be looking for ways to build their following and revenue and there are a number of ways to do that. In Episode 55 of the Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we are joined by Katie Krimitsos, founder of Biz Women Rock – a community and education resource for action-driven women who are looking […]. The post [Podcast] How to Build Your Speaking Business Following and Revenue Using Paid Communities with Katie Krimitsos appeared first on Jane Atkinson. MORE
Media interviews talk about fixing the USA’s growing divisiveness. Corporate presentations talk about the need to encourage diversity. Government officials talk about “the bi-partisan need to come together” as a nation. I ran across this quote from a commencement address given by President Kennedy back in 1963 at the American University in DC. The second sentence […]. Media training Speechwriting MORE
As I write this post, my wife and I are approximately three weeks into a massive effort to tidy up our home. This is no ordinary, annual clean-up; this is a methodical full-on assault to go through all of our … Continue reading → Book Review Preparation audience content Marie Kondo Presentation public speaking The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up MORE
Many people will naturally feel uncomfortable when speaking in public, with all eyes upon them. But while we may be concentrating hard on our words, our hands could be sending out the wrong message without us even realising it. MORE
What images do you create in the minds of your audience? “Some say that nothing is more vivid or memorable than a picture. We disagree. No visual image is as vivid as the image created by the mind in response to words.” ” [Norman Cousins] Wise words to guide your speechwriting … Speechwriting MORE
The average human being’s ability to process information is astonishing. In this digital age, a social media user is apt to absorb 285 pieces of content every day, and be exposed to as many as 1,000 digital links. If we are puzzled about something, we “Google” it and find a simple explanation. MORE
Each episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast features a guest star in the speaking industry…someone who is ready to share knowledge about their specific area of expertise, whether it is marketing your speaking business, booking more gigs, perfecting your presentation, or something else. This week I decided to try something a little different. The featured […]. The post [Podcast] How Do I Find an Agent or Hire a Coach? appeared first on Jane Atkinson. MORE
“Copyright protection is a linchpin of democracy. The Founders wrote copyright law into the Constitution because a democracy needs an informed citizenry.” ” [from a January 15 2017 speech, given by the Authors Guild executive director Mary Rasenberger] I happened to reread this speech over the long July 4th weekend and the quote sticks with me. […]. Freelance Writing MORE
3D is here! Yes, you can now insert certain types of 3D models into PowerPoint, rotate them and even animate them. At the end, I’ll show you a video of an animated 3D model in PowerPoint. To be clear, to get this new feature, you have to have Office 365, which is the subscription version. MORE
Tools to analyze and ultimately improve conversation and communication generally have traditionally come in the form of suggestions or guidelines written in a textbook or a how-to-do-it trade book. But, recently, software programs such as Cogito have been developed. These programs are based on an extremely thorough analysis of all sorts of communication signals, especially nonverbal signals, for example, varied or consistent emphasis, mimicking or mirroring, and vocal-cord tension. MORE
I guess it all comes down to the old nature vs nurture debate. Some people think that great presentation skills come naturally, and certainly some aspects including body language and confidence may, but that doesn’t mean you can rule yourself out if they don’t.… MORE
In the recently released "Holder report" recommendations prepared by Covington & Burling for Uber about its corporate culture and needed changes , there was buried a recommendation that women speakers should know about: Codes of conduct should apply to both in-house meetings and offsite meetings. MORE
“Of course I talk to myself. I like a good speaker, and I appreciate an intelligent audience.” — Dorothy Parker. Quotes for Public Speakers Dorothy Parker public speaking public speaking quotes quotes MORE
The must tech tools for most professionals are gmail and iPhone. The essential social network is LinkedIn. The personal one is Facebook. All have blocking/delete features. Because they do, we need fewer $150 sessions with our executive or even our life coach. MORE
What is Vocal Variety? Vocal variety is just one of nine key components of effective speaking, but it is often ignored or misunderstood. In this series of posts, I’d like to look at this important topic in greater detail and show you how you can improve your impact and engagement by learning how to harness the full power of your voice. MORE
Simon Sinek spends his life teaching leaders how to inspire others. MORE
You read it right. Here’s the back story. Whenever I’m a guest lecturer or conducting training, I’ll frequently start out with a story. And just for the record, I’ve been telling stories long before it became a recognized sales tool!) MORE
(Editor's note: Leonoor Russell, a speechwriter from the Netherlands, calls this speech "a joy to watch," something we often forget about speeches. They can be fun, funny, and joyous, even in a staid parliament setting. I asked Russell to write about this speech for Famous Speech Friday.) MORE
Everyone has opinions on how to develop and deliver an engaging speech. And while many public speakers share some great tips, the majority leave out some hidden but powerful rules of successful public speaking. MORE
PowerPoint just gets better and better. In a previous post, Timo Sorri introduced us to the Morph transition function which allows end users to create complex animations by simply applying the Morph transition. MORE
Now, lawyer Alan Futeras is advising Donald Trump Jr. That's a little late into the loop. Any rookie lawyer or even a IL law student such as Tiffany Trump will be at Georgetown could have advised Jr. never to put anything in writing. MORE
In the speechwriting community, Steve Jobs' Commencement Speech at Stanford continues to resonates. We who coach scriptwriting keep serving up bits and pieces of it as examples of brilliant thinking expressed with amazing simplicity. MORE
We all know that whether you are a new business or one that’s been around for years, marketing is the key to building a brand and getting your message to the world. That said, there is no shortage of things that we “should” be doing to market our business. From blogging to writing a book […]. The post 15 Ways to Market Your Speaking Business and Build Your Brand appeared first on Jane Atkinson. MORE
How to engage an audience when data is your story and the fact that data needs context in order to mean anything are two areas that Jude Barak has previously written about for us. MORE
Kudos to Hong Kong based Malcolm Andrews for publishing a great infographic on how to deliver a world-class presentation. Malcolm is UK national who has been involved over the last 10 years in the development of business management and communication skills for companies across Asia. MORE
Savvy speakers keep up with my wide-ranging reading list on women and public speaking by following The Eloquent Woman on Facebook , where these links and articles appear first. I always collect them here for you on Mondays as well. MORE
You can’t make an image itself transparent in PowerPoint, but there’s a workaround. Why would you want to make an image transparent? For a soft look. To overlap images. To let text show through. You might have other reasons — if so leave a comment! It’s a matter of choice. MORE
Imagine you are getting ready to speak in front of 1500 of your peers; professional speakers who can be your warmest audience, but also the most critical. They examine your work like no other audience, knowing when a story or idea lands, or when it fails miserably. They can be your biggest cheerleaders or your harshest […]. The post 3 Keys to Walking on Stage with Confidence appeared first on Jane Atkinson. MORE
Savvy speakers keep up with my wide-ranging reading list on women and public speaking by following The Eloquent Woman on Facebook , where these links and articles appear first. I always collect them here for you on Mondays as well. MORE
For Megyn Kelly's fifth "Sunday Night," essentially the ratings remained stuck, both for total viewers and the coveted 10-49 demographic. Here are the details from Joe Otterson at Variety. The programming offered what could have been grabbers. MORE
PowerPoint Tips
JULY 8, 2017
You can’t make an image itself transparent in PowerPoint, but there’s a workaround. Why would you want to make an image transparent? For a soft look. To overlap images. To let text show through. You might have other reasons — if so leave a comment! It’s a matter of choice.
Manner of Speaking
JULY 18, 2017
As I write this post, my wife and I are approximately three weeks into a massive effort to tidy up our home. This is no ordinary, annual clean-up; this is a methodical full-on assault to go through all of our … Continue reading → Book Review Preparation audience content Marie Kondo Presentation public speaking The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
Presentation Guru
JULY 25, 2017
You read it right. Here’s the back story. Whenever I’m a guest lecturer or conducting training, I’ll frequently start out with a story. And just for the record, I’ve been telling stories long before it became a recognized sales tool!)
The Eloquent Woman
JULY 24, 2017
Savvy speakers keep up with my wide-ranging reading list on women and public speaking by following The Eloquent Woman on Facebook , where these links and articles appear first. I always collect them here for you on Mondays as well.
Joan Detz Speaker Services
JULY 17, 2017
Whether you write on staff or freelance, you want your speechwriting clients to feel like they’re in good hands. Think about the clients you served last week. Write down 3 specific things you did to convey your professionalism. Keep this list of actions on file.
Presentation Guru
JULY 18, 2017
Many people will naturally feel uncomfortable when speaking in public, with all eyes upon them. But while we may be concentrating hard on our words, our hands could be sending out the wrong message without us even realising it.
The Eloquent Woman
JULY 17, 2017
Savvy speakers keep up with my wide-ranging reading list on women and public speaking by following The Eloquent Woman on Facebook , where these links and articles appear first. I always collect them here for you on Mondays as well. It's a great way to expand your public speaking knowledge: Why speak?
Joan Detz Speaker Services
JULY 12, 2017
“It’s not normal for you to go to a community, weigh 100 children and have 30 of them close to dying.” ” (Susanna Raffalli, nutritional coordinator, speaking about the human devastation in Caritas Venezuela) Notice: + the impact of using the personal pronoun “you” to engage listeners in the statistic (“It’s not normal for you to […]. International speakers Media training Speechwriting
SketchBubble
JULY 12, 2017
Everyone has opinions on how to develop and deliver an engaging speech. And while many public speakers share some great tips, the majority leave out some hidden but powerful rules of successful public speaking.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 12, 2017
Now, lawyer Alan Futeras is advising Donald Trump Jr. That's a little late into the loop. Any rookie lawyer or even a IL law student such as Tiffany Trump will be at Georgetown could have advised Jr. never to put anything in writing.
Speaker Launcher
JULY 18, 2017
Imagine you are getting ready to speak in front of 1500 of your peers; professional speakers who can be your warmest audience, but also the most critical. They examine your work like no other audience, knowing when a story or idea lands, or when it fails miserably. They can be your biggest cheerleaders or your harshest […]. The post 3 Keys to Walking on Stage with Confidence appeared first on Jane Atkinson.
Presentation Guru
JULY 11, 2017
How to engage an audience when data is your story and the fact that data needs context in order to mean anything are two areas that Jude Barak has previously written about for us.
The Eloquent Woman
JULY 10, 2017
Savvy speakers keep up with my wide-ranging reading list on women and public speaking by following The Eloquent Woman on Facebook , where these links and articles appear first. I always collect them here for you on Mondays as well.
Joan Detz Speaker Services
JULY 11, 2017
“Copyright protection is a linchpin of democracy. The Founders wrote copyright law into the Constitution because a democracy needs an informed citizenry.” ” [from a January 15 2017 speech, given by the Authors Guild executive director Mary Rasenberger] I happened to reread this speech over the long July 4th weekend and the quote sticks with me. […]. Freelance Writing
SketchBubble
JULY 26, 2017
The average human being’s ability to process information is astonishing. In this digital age, a social media user is apt to absorb 285 pieces of content every day, and be exposed to as many as 1,000 digital links. If we are puzzled about something, we “Google” it and find a simple explanation.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 5, 2017
In the speechwriting community, Steve Jobs' Commencement Speech at Stanford continues to resonates. We who coach scriptwriting keep serving up bits and pieces of it as examples of brilliant thinking expressed with amazing simplicity.
Speaker Launcher
JULY 11, 2017
We all know that whether you are a new business or one that’s been around for years, marketing is the key to building a brand and getting your message to the world. That said, there is no shortage of things that we “should” be doing to market our business. From blogging to writing a book […]. The post 15 Ways to Market Your Speaking Business and Build Your Brand appeared first on Jane Atkinson.
Presentation Guru
JULY 7, 2017
I guess it all comes down to the old nature vs nurture debate. Some people think that great presentation skills come naturally, and certainly some aspects including body language and confidence may, but that doesn’t mean you can rule yourself out if they don’t.…
The Eloquent Woman
JULY 3, 2017
Savvy speakers keep up with my wide-ranging reading list on women and public speaking by following The Eloquent Woman on Facebook , where these links and articles appear first. I always collect them here for you on Mondays as well. It's a great way to expand your public speaking knowledge.
Joan Detz Speaker Services
JULY 3, 2017
What images do you create in the minds of your audience? “Some say that nothing is more vivid or memorable than a picture. We disagree. No visual image is as vivid as the image created by the mind in response to words.” ” [Norman Cousins] Wise words to guide your speechwriting … Speechwriting
The Communication Blog
JULY 2, 2017
Tools to analyze and ultimately improve conversation and communication generally have traditionally come in the form of suggestions or guidelines written in a textbook or a how-to-do-it trade book. But, recently, software programs such as Cogito have been developed. These programs are based on an extremely thorough analysis of all sorts of communication signals, especially nonverbal signals, for example, varied or consistent emphasis, mimicking or mirroring, and vocal-cord tension.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 3, 2017
The influential Drudge Report hammers the lack of trust in the United States. That That distrust includes the Trump Administration, Congress, opinion polls and the media.
Inter-Activ Presenting and Influencing
JULY 18, 2017
What is Vocal Variety? Vocal variety is just one of nine key components of effective speaking, but it is often ignored or misunderstood. In this series of posts, I’d like to look at this important topic in greater detail and show you how you can improve your impact and engagement by learning how to harness the full power of your voice.
Presentation Guru
JULY 13, 2017
PowerPoint just gets better and better. In a previous post, Timo Sorri introduced us to the Morph transition function which allows end users to create complex animations by simply applying the Morph transition.
The Eloquent Woman
JULY 13, 2017
In the recently released "Holder report" recommendations prepared by Covington & Burling for Uber about its corporate culture and needed changes , there was buried a recommendation that women speakers should know about: Codes of conduct should apply to both in-house meetings and offsite meetings.
Joan Detz Speaker Services
JULY 27, 2017
I had a one-year contract to work as a national media spokesperson for a tech company – traveling the USA to convey the client’s key messages. My advice to anyone answering media questions? Know the key messages you must work into each interview.
Speaker Launcher
JULY 27, 2017
Every professional speaker should be looking for ways to build their following and revenue and there are a number of ways to do that. In Episode 55 of the Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we are joined by Katie Krimitsos, founder of Biz Women Rock – a community and education resource for action-driven women who are looking […]. The post [Podcast] How to Build Your Speaking Business Following and Revenue Using Paid Communities with Katie Krimitsos appeared first on Jane Atkinson.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 19, 2017
The must tech tools for most professionals are gmail and iPhone. The essential social network is LinkedIn. The personal one is Facebook. All have blocking/delete features. Because they do, we need fewer $150 sessions with our executive or even our life coach.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JULY 14, 2017
Kudos to Hong Kong based Malcolm Andrews for publishing a great infographic on how to deliver a world-class presentation. Malcolm is UK national who has been involved over the last 10 years in the development of business management and communication skills for companies across Asia.
Presentation Guru
JULY 26, 2017
Simon Sinek spends his life teaching leaders how to inspire others.
The Eloquent Woman
JULY 21, 2017
(Editor's note: Leonoor Russell, a speechwriter from the Netherlands, calls this speech "a joy to watch," something we often forget about speeches. They can be fun, funny, and joyous, even in a staid parliament setting. I asked Russell to write about this speech for Famous Speech Friday.)
Joan Detz Speaker Services
JULY 19, 2017
Media interviews talk about fixing the USA’s growing divisiveness. Corporate presentations talk about the need to encourage diversity. Government officials talk about “the bi-partisan need to come together” as a nation. I ran across this quote from a commencement address given by President Kennedy back in 1963 at the American University in DC. The second sentence […]. Media training Speechwriting
Speaker Launcher
JULY 13, 2017
Each episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast features a guest star in the speaking industry…someone who is ready to share knowledge about their specific area of expertise, whether it is marketing your speaking business, booking more gigs, perfecting your presentation, or something else. This week I decided to try something a little different. The featured […]. The post [Podcast] How Do I Find an Agent or Hire a Coach? appeared first on Jane Atkinson.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 10, 2017
For Megyn Kelly's fifth "Sunday Night," essentially the ratings remained stuck, both for total viewers and the coveted 10-49 demographic. Here are the details from Joe Otterson at Variety. The programming offered what could have been grabbers.
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