Congratulations on having a great business idea. Extra congratulations if you’ve started the company and gotten some traction. Good job, you! Now all you need is some money to bring your startup vision to life. So…you start writing a pitch. MORE
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
Thank you to Elena Bernardo Gill for translating HOW TO WRITE & GIVE A SPEECH (St. Martin’s Press, 30th anniversary edition) into Spanish. TY to Alba Editorial of Barcelona for their publishing integrity – and to Maria Tena for her steady editorial support all along the way. MORE
In America, the chair of our central banking Federal Reserve System (known familiarly as "The Fed") speaks frequently, but with care. MORE
What if we stopped thinking of the audience as the number of seats filled? What if we started thinking about the audience as individuals who are giving us 15 minutes, 30 minutes, one hour of their time? Time that they … Continue reading → Audience audience Presentation public speaking MORE
We have all been there. Trying to achieve the next level of our income in our business and boom – we hit a brick wall. We are stuck in our ‘Money Comfort Zone’ It is almost like your subconscious says, “well, we are making just about the right amount of money, so let’s stay here […]. The post 3 Strategies for Moving Out of Your ‘Money Comfort Zone’ and Finding Greater Success appeared first on Jane Atkinson. MORE
Since September 1st, I have accepted seven speechwriting assignments – most due in late September or October, with one due in November. This is a demanding load. How do I juggle seven speechwriting assignments? I don’t. I set priorities and I only work on one speech at a time. MORE
The infographic in this post comes courtesy of the design agency Ghergich & Co. They developed it for Salesforce Canada and invited me to share it with you. The infographic captures some important principles from three experts in the field of … Continue reading → Delivery Design Slide Presentation Chris Anderson Guy Kawasaki Nancy Duarte PowerPoint Presentation public speaking TED MORE
The neighbor is nearly 40. He is on his second career. Statistics show he has plenty more to go. Currently the expectation is for 5 to 7 career changes during a life of work. Unlike too many of those in the midst of career transition, he speaks about the process in pragmatic terms. MORE
Are you thinking about joining the Presenting for Humans Success Circle , but not sure if it's right for you? Perhaps I can help you decide with these ten reasons I think the program is worth joining! MORE
The iPhone X (pronounced “iPhone 10”) was touted as the next leap forward in smartphones. It is the first smartphone from Apple to feature a full-screen display, it has “Super Retina” resolution, wireless charging and more. Apple revealed it to the world on 12 … Continue reading → Preparation Props Apple Craig Federighi iPhone X Presentation props public speaking Steve Jobs MORE
“You have to smile, if you expect anybody to smile back.” — Jonathan Evison Photo courtesy of Keith Brofsky. Quotes for Public Speakers Jonathan Evison public speaking public speaking quotes quotes smile MORE
From age five, we Baby Boomers had near encounters with the end of the world. How vividly we recall the Cold War. Those in the know told us to hunker down under our desks. That would protect us from the Russian bombs. MORE
Southwestern Arizona. That was a favorite of those considering retirement/semi-retirement. Then there were the summers of 2016 and 2017. The Tucson-Phoenix regions had sustained 122-degree temperatures. The media articles on the most affordable coastal towns listed those in Texas. MORE
What we are hearing more and more about, Paula Span's article in The New York Times documents: There's an increase in late-life drinking. The spike is 65%. That statistic is based on a study by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. MORE
For those of you who are of the opinion that talking on the phone while driving (sometimes with yelling or fighting kids in the back seat) makes more effective or productive use of your time, I doubt you'll change your habits after this one post. MORE
September is #LibraryCardSignUp Month. If you don’t already own a card for your local public library, get one now. Then get cards for major libraries throughout the country. You don’t have to be a resident of Philadelphia to apply for a card at Philly’s terrific Free Library. MORE
On August 13, Susan Bro lost her child in an unimaginable fashion, after her daughter Heather Heyer was struck by a car as she participated in a counter-protest rally against white nationalists in Charlottesville, Virginia. MORE
One way to create a modern look is to use BIG shapes. Recent design trends often use large shapes with lots of white space. You can see this on some websites. In this post, I show you 2 ways to use circles to create a bold, modern statement. Use a circle for a numbered list. MORE
It was courtroom testimony by a harassed woman the likes of which is rarely seen, and that's really the pity here. But when singer-songwriter Taylor Swift took the stand in a Denver, Colorado, federal courtroom, her words resonated around the world. MORE
When a company hires you to speak at an event, do you simply think of yourself as just another person they’ve hired that will appear on their stage? You parachute in, do your thing, leave and then collect a check? Or, do you think of yourself as a ‘partner’ with the organization and someone who […]. The post [Podcast] How to Transition from Event Speaker to Event Business Partner with Enette Pauze appeared first on Jane Atkinson. MORE
all the reasons you stand before microphones and address an audience, persuading people to take up your cause is one of the toughest. MORE
“It took me quite a long time to develop a voice and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.” — Madeleine Albright. Quotes for Public Speakers Madeleine Albright public speaking public speaking quotes quotes MORE
From the time of Biblical David to the era of Kevin Bacon, people around the world have been dancing to celebrate, worship, entertain, and tell stories. MORE
In scientific presentations, pre-made slides are a bane and a boon at the same time. Some journals offer all the figures from publications as slides, but it’s usually as a single unalterable image, which make the slide often unsuited for presentation. MORE
I have a very important question for you: Where do you get your speaking business? Are you hustling and booking everything directly? Are they coming through referrals? Or are you using speakers bureaus and social media? Every day there are more and more apps and platforms popping up that purport to help speakers get booked. […]. The post Where Do You Get Your Speaking Business? appeared first on Jane Atkinson. MORE
Your speeches and presentations can only be as good as the research you use to write them. Over the next few weeks, watch this space. I’ll share tips and techniques for doing better research in less time. Presentation skills Speechwriting MORE
There’s nothing worse than realising mid-presentation that your audience is asleep. In fact, a recent Harris Poll survey discovered that half of respondents do something other than listen during a presentation. Texting, checking email, and dozing off were the most popular distractors. MORE
I don’t have to tell you that your voice is attached to your body. And I probably don’t have to tell you that your body needs exercise. But what kind of exercise makes your voice work better? And how does a full-body workout compare with vocal warm-ups for getting your voice going? MORE
I recently came across the six-minute film, Jim Carrey: I Needed Color. It is a beautifully shot and wonderfully told story about Jim Carrey’s fascination with art, particularly painting. The movie shows a side of Carrey with which many people … Continue reading → Motivation Psychology of Public Speaking Art Emotion Florian Mueck Jim Carrey Luciano Pavarotti Olivia Schofield Oscar Wilde public speaking storytelling MORE
I’m not sure why some executives say “Open the kimono” during a media interview. I really have no idea why they use these words. But I wish they would permanently drop the phrase from all future interviews, Q&A sessions, and presentations. In fact, it would be nice if they never uttered this phrase again. It’s […]. Media training Presentation skills Social media MORE
I’ve long been an admirer of communication strategist Shel Holtz. who is a regular speaker on topics surrounding the application of online technology to strategic organizational communication. He speaks regularly at IABC and Ragan Communication conferences. MORE
Remote meetings are arguably more frequent today than ever before. Back in the day you might have expected a remote meeting between board members, executive directors or people at the top of the organizational hierarchy. MORE
"My mother said I wasn't hired for the grocery store's management training program because of my tattoo." " That's what the 25-year-old woman told me. She was concerned about her mother's opinion. MORE
I read a lot about women and public speaking, and post my finds first on The Eloquent Woman on Facebook. But I always collect them here for you on Mondays as well. MORE
The 2017 IABC Heritage Region Conference is fast approaching You can now download the complete conference brochure to review the schedule and learn more about the speakers for this year’s 4 KEYNOTES and 21 BREAKOUT SESSIONS. Be sure to check out the schedule and explore the complete list of speakers. Join us in one of the “17 Best […]. Career info News, events, and awards Professional organizations MORE
One of Deloitte's core competencies is providing clients with cyber security. That's why the major cyber attack of its own data and that of about six clients has thrown the Deloitte branding in crisis. The extent of the data breach is extraordinary, reports Jeff John Roberts, at Fortune. MORE
I read a lot about women and public speaking, and post my finds first on The Eloquent Woman on Facebook. But I always collect them here for you on Mondays as well. Here's what I've been reading lately: Speaking fees capped: A woman got a record speaking fee in New Jersey.so MORE
Speak Schmeak
SEPTEMBER 2, 2017
Are you thinking about joining the Presenting for Humans Success Circle , but not sure if it's right for you? Perhaps I can help you decide with these ten reasons I think the program is worth joining!
Manner of Speaking
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
What if we stopped thinking of the audience as the number of seats filled? What if we started thinking about the audience as individuals who are giving us 15 minutes, 30 minutes, one hour of their time? Time that they … Continue reading → Audience audience Presentation public speaking
Duarte Blog
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
From the time of Biblical David to the era of Kevin Bacon, people around the world have been dancing to celebrate, worship, entertain, and tell stories.
Presentation Guru
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
There’s nothing worse than realising mid-presentation that your audience is asleep. In fact, a recent Harris Poll survey discovered that half of respondents do something other than listen during a presentation. Texting, checking email, and dozing off were the most popular distractors.
PowerPoint Tips
SEPTEMBER 23, 2017
One way to create a modern look is to use BIG shapes. Recent design trends often use large shapes with lots of white space. You can see this on some websites. In this post, I show you 2 ways to use circles to create a bold, modern statement. Use a circle for a numbered list.
Duarte Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
Congratulations on having a great business idea. Extra congratulations if you’ve started the company and gotten some traction. Good job, you! Now all you need is some money to bring your startup vision to life. So…you start writing a pitch.
Presentation Guru
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
In scientific presentations, pre-made slides are a bane and a boon at the same time. Some journals offer all the figures from publications as slides, but it’s usually as a single unalterable image, which make the slide often unsuited for presentation.
The Eloquent Woman
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
It was courtroom testimony by a harassed woman the likes of which is rarely seen, and that's really the pity here. But when singer-songwriter Taylor Swift took the stand in a Denver, Colorado, federal courtroom, her words resonated around the world.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
One of Deloitte's core competencies is providing clients with cyber security. That's why the major cyber attack of its own data and that of about six clients has thrown the Deloitte branding in crisis. The extent of the data breach is extraordinary, reports Jeff John Roberts, at Fortune.
Joan Detz Speaker Services
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
September is #LibraryCardSignUp Month. If you don’t already own a card for your local public library, get one now. Then get cards for major libraries throughout the country. You don’t have to be a resident of Philadelphia to apply for a card at Philly’s terrific Free Library.
Manner of Speaking
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
The iPhone X (pronounced “iPhone 10”) was touted as the next leap forward in smartphones. It is the first smartphone from Apple to feature a full-screen display, it has “Super Retina” resolution, wireless charging and more. Apple revealed it to the world on 12 … Continue reading → Preparation Props Apple Craig Federighi iPhone X Presentation props public speaking Steve Jobs
Speaker Launcher
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
I have a very important question for you: Where do you get your speaking business? Are you hustling and booking everything directly? Are they coming through referrals? Or are you using speakers bureaus and social media? Every day there are more and more apps and platforms popping up that purport to help speakers get booked. […]. The post Where Do You Get Your Speaking Business? appeared first on Jane Atkinson.
Presentation Guru
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
Remote meetings are arguably more frequent today than ever before. Back in the day you might have expected a remote meeting between board members, executive directors or people at the top of the organizational hierarchy.
The Eloquent Woman
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
On August 13, Susan Bro lost her child in an unimaginable fashion, after her daughter Heather Heyer was struck by a car as she participated in a counter-protest rally against white nationalists in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 16, 2017
What we are hearing more and more about, Paula Span's article in The New York Times documents: There's an increase in late-life drinking. The spike is 65%. That statistic is based on a study by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
Joan Detz Speaker Services
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Your speeches and presentations can only be as good as the research you use to write them. Over the next few weeks, watch this space. I’ll share tips and techniques for doing better research in less time. Presentation skills Speechwriting
Manner of Speaking
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
The infographic in this post comes courtesy of the design agency Ghergich & Co. They developed it for Salesforce Canada and invited me to share it with you. The infographic captures some important principles from three experts in the field of … Continue reading → Delivery Design Slide Presentation Chris Anderson Guy Kawasaki Nancy Duarte PowerPoint Presentation public speaking TED
Speaker Launcher
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
When a company hires you to speak at an event, do you simply think of yourself as just another person they’ve hired that will appear on their stage? You parachute in, do your thing, leave and then collect a check? Or, do you think of yourself as a ‘partner’ with the organization and someone who […]. The post [Podcast] How to Transition from Event Speaker to Event Business Partner with Enette Pauze appeared first on Jane Atkinson.
SketchBubble
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
all the reasons you stand before microphones and address an audience, persuading people to take up your cause is one of the toughest.
The Eloquent Woman
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
In America, the chair of our central banking Federal Reserve System (known familiarly as "The Fed") speaks frequently, but with care.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 16, 2017
"My mother said I wasn't hired for the grocery store's management training program because of my tattoo." " That's what the 25-year-old woman told me. She was concerned about her mother's opinion.
Joan Detz Speaker Services
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
Thank you to Elena Bernardo Gill for translating HOW TO WRITE & GIVE A SPEECH (St. Martin’s Press, 30th anniversary edition) into Spanish. TY to Alba Editorial of Barcelona for their publishing integrity – and to Maria Tena for her steady editorial support all along the way.
Manner of Speaking
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
“You have to smile, if you expect anybody to smile back.” — Jonathan Evison Photo courtesy of Keith Brofsky. Quotes for Public Speakers Jonathan Evison public speaking public speaking quotes quotes smile
Speaker Launcher
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
We have all been there. Trying to achieve the next level of our income in our business and boom – we hit a brick wall. We are stuck in our ‘Money Comfort Zone’ It is almost like your subconscious says, “well, we are making just about the right amount of money, so let’s stay here […]. The post 3 Strategies for Moving Out of Your ‘Money Comfort Zone’ and Finding Greater Success appeared first on Jane Atkinson.
Speak Schmeak
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
For those of you who are of the opinion that talking on the phone while driving (sometimes with yelling or fighting kids in the back seat) makes more effective or productive use of your time, I doubt you'll change your habits after this one post.
The Eloquent Woman
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
I read a lot about women and public speaking, and post my finds first on The Eloquent Woman on Facebook. But I always collect them here for you on Mondays as well.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 3, 2017
From age five, we Baby Boomers had near encounters with the end of the world. How vividly we recall the Cold War. Those in the know told us to hunker down under our desks. That would protect us from the Russian bombs.
Joan Detz Speaker Services
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
The 2017 IABC Heritage Region Conference is fast approaching You can now download the complete conference brochure to review the schedule and learn more about the speakers for this year’s 4 KEYNOTES and 21 BREAKOUT SESSIONS. Be sure to check out the schedule and explore the complete list of speakers. Join us in one of the “17 Best […]. Career info News, events, and awards Professional organizations
Manner of Speaking
SEPTEMBER 17, 2017
“It took me quite a long time to develop a voice and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.” — Madeleine Albright. Quotes for Public Speakers Madeleine Albright public speaking public speaking quotes quotes
Kate's Voice
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
I don’t have to tell you that your voice is attached to your body. And I probably don’t have to tell you that your body needs exercise. But what kind of exercise makes your voice work better? And how does a full-body workout compare with vocal warm-ups for getting your voice going?
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
I’ve long been an admirer of communication strategist Shel Holtz. who is a regular speaker on topics surrounding the application of online technology to strategic organizational communication. He speaks regularly at IABC and Ragan Communication conferences.
The Eloquent Woman
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
I read a lot about women and public speaking, and post my finds first on The Eloquent Woman on Facebook. But I always collect them here for you on Mondays as well. Here's what I've been reading lately: Speaking fees capped: A woman got a record speaking fee in New Jersey.so
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 3, 2017
The neighbor is nearly 40. He is on his second career. Statistics show he has plenty more to go. Currently the expectation is for 5 to 7 career changes during a life of work. Unlike too many of those in the midst of career transition, he speaks about the process in pragmatic terms.
Joan Detz Speaker Services
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
I’m not sure why some executives say “Open the kimono” during a media interview. I really have no idea why they use these words. But I wish they would permanently drop the phrase from all future interviews, Q&A sessions, and presentations. In fact, it would be nice if they never uttered this phrase again. It’s […]. Media training Presentation skills Social media
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