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How well known are you in your market? When someone says, “If you want to know all about [insert your industry/expertise here], you’ve got to check out [??]” – is it your name that is coming up in the [??]? If yes – then you have probably done a great job positioning yourself in the […]. MORE
Can a bunch of side hustles equal what used to be a good job? Many could find that out if global corporate leaders are on the money and a recession is already kicking in. MORE
If so many folks are heading out, maybe, you start thinking, you better join them. Hey, get estimates for hiring a moving company. USA Today reports that the Youngstown, Ohio Metro area is among the U.S. cities losing population. The exact number is more than a 4% drop. MORE
At psychic boutique in Salem, Massachusetts - Angelica of the Angels rebranded as Salem Love Angels - Barbara Szarfranski bills at $40 for 15 minutes or $70 for 30. Her assistants bill at $30 for 15 minutes. In the field of clairvoyance, age, rather than a liability, can be a plus. MORE
"Stocks and commodities are on the verge of rallying to highs that have eluded them during recent upswings, a breakthrough … likely [to] fuel further gains." MORE
In the massacre on February 14, 2018, Sydney Aiello lost her best friend Meadow Pollack. Since then, she had had a difficult emotional time. Focusing on her college studies had not been easy. Recently she had been diagnosed with a post traumatic stress disorder. MORE
“Send me a proposal,” they say. Why do they want you to send information? So they can see space, rates, dates? Sure that is part of it. But high achievers know it isn’t just about the stuff/product/features or even the price you have they may want. Because most of all – it’s about your true value proposition – the proposal is about providing comfort and confidence that you understand their needs. MORE
It is a bit after 1 PM New York Time. So, yes, the DOW has time to bounce back. But, right now it has dropped more than 350 points. MORE
One of the greatest achievements of Labour prime minister Harold Wilson was to keep the UK out of getting involved in the Vietnam war. MORE
Yet another brandname lawyer has been ensnared in what could be called "AthleteAdmissionsGate." MORE
A story from Spain. I teach public speaking and presentation skills at a few Executive MBA Programmes in Switzerland and Spain. A few years ago, I was teaching a class at IESE in Barcelona. One of my students was a fellow named Manuel.… MORE
Do you want to give your presentation a new distinctive look this year? In that case, you should know the latest graphic design trends. MORE
Learning to embody the physical, vocal, psychological and spiritual qualities of gravitas can help you build leadership presence and power. I coach leaders to build leadership presence and power through developing the characteristics of gravitas. Gravitas is a mix of several complex skills and behaviors – being comfortable in your physical body, thinking deeply, acting […]. MORE
"Access Hollywood" lost its way after Billy Bush had been forced out. And, according to sources, his replacement Natalie Morales didn't help it find a fresh direction. So, Daily Mail reports that it has solid information that she is out at the NBC production. MORE
Mergers create redundancies. That's why employees fear them. The new entity doesn't need two legal departments or two investor relations units. According to Deadline Hollywood , the deal that brings together Disney and 21st Century Fox could result in 4,000 layoffs. MORE
That was fast. The $70+ billion deal for Disney to acquire 21st Century Fox closed on Wednesday. Of course, mergers and acquisitions generate redundancies which results in layoffs. Those, says Hollywood Reporter , have already begun. MORE
In today’s ever-changing and increasingly-competitive business landscape, it’s no longer enough to define your company’s brand, you’ve got to also develop your own personal brand. MORE
Something starts with nothing… I was bored this morning. All tableted out and didn’t feel like turning on my computer. So I turned on the TV. A woman was being interviewed about the positive side of boredom. Said it could be the beginning of creativity, but most people were too scared to be bored and thought of boredom in negative terms. But she said there were positive sides to boredom. For instance, it begets meditation and opens doors to creativity. MORE
First, Bill Clinton rubbed a lot of people the wrong way. The return of Monica Lewinsky to the media resurrected memories of The Intern, The Starr Report, and The Impeachment. Hillary Clinton has never been a masterful politico. MORE
Now we know - that is, the full extent of how the very rich game so many systems, including catapulting their offspring into elite schools. In Vanity Fair , William Cohan documents the ethos of the 1% and the few tiers under them. The mindset is entitlement. MORE
It might have seemed a sign of financial smarts to opt out of the American Dream of home ownership. Those who had done their research opted into renting. The ugly consequence was the creation of Landlord Nation. Those owning property knew they had the upper hand. MORE
Facts. In her book "Merchants of Truth," former big wig at The New York Times Jill Abramson decries the death of facts. In their place in what is supposed to be journalism is commentary. Yet, facts are a mutable entity. MORE
Did the GI bill of 1944 kick off the current obsession with "getting into college?" " That well-intentioned federal initiative made it possible for ordinary people in America to obtain degrees in higher education. MORE
“As the polarized nature of magnetic fields can be used to generate electrical energy, polarity in a story seems to be an engine that generates tension and movement in the characters and a stirring of emotions in the audience.” ” — … Continue reading → The post Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 305) – Christopher Vogler appeared first on Manner of Speaking. Quotes for Public Speakers Christopher Vogler public speaking public speaking quotes quotes MORE
Maybe it's leveraged as a form of self-medication. Often, it's simply a source of fun. And, there are theories about addiction. For whatever reasons, what's labeled "substance abuse" has become standard in American culture. MORE
On Thursday night, "Law & Order SVU" did not end with any happy endings. The episode kicked off with a little girl being found alive in the trunk of the car. She had been kidnapped. Her fathers, a gay couple, refused to allow her to testify. MORE
When the calendar goes from February to March, Women’s History Month gets a lot of attention. But as March progresses, the attention drops off. A presentation tip for speakers wanting to honor Women’s History Month: Include visuals – not just in your presentation, but also in the announcements for your presentation and in the follow up […]. Audio Visual, PowerPoint & Podcasts Presentation skills Social media MORE
A simple way to create stunning slides is to layer an image, a shape, and text placeholders. Here are 2 examples: Here are the steps to create these slides: 1. Enter your text. Use the Title and Content layout. You can right-click any blank area and choose Layout>Title and Content. MORE
The Promise Statement. Those of you in my community know that I talk about the importance of a perfect promise statement often. It is, after all, essential for effectively marketing your speaking business and getting people to understand exactly who you are and what you’ll deliver. MORE
Another brandname organization is in crisis because of an alleged broken culture. This time it's the activist Southern Poverty Law Center. Last Friday its president Richard Cohen resigned. He announced that it had been on his watch that the alleged problems began. MORE
Already Olivia Jade Giannulli has lost the accounts of Sephora, TRESemme, and Estee Lauder. That was through the alleged fraud her parents - Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli - committed in getting her admitted to college. MORE
Is suicide contagious? Some experts contend that. So, the parents and other loved ones of the Parkland Massacre have much to fear. The second survivor of that murderous day has committed suicide. The most recent suicide is a male sophomore of Douglas High School. That occurred yesterday. MORE
Both analysis and content creation are hard work. Yet, BookRags.com offers seeming peanuts ($400 to $450) for putting together study guides for literature. Here is its help-wanted on the Boston, MA section of Craigslist - Sites. Think about it. MORE
The world again mourns a high achiever who committed suicide. Members of the media as well as U.S. leaders such as former president Obama salute the accomplishments of Princeton University economist Alan Krueger. Here are just some of them. MORE
On 3 June 2017, professional rock climber Alex Honnold accomplished something that few people thought could be done. He climbed the 3,000-foot granite wall of Yosemite Park’s famous El Capitan, the vertical wall in the photo above. Alone. MORE
Recently, a participant in one of our workshops asked me how to handle a situation where she sends a pre-read deck, then has to present it to people who have (presumably) already seen her deck. I was in a rush and gave an okay, but not fantastic answer. It has been haunting me ever since. [.] MORE
Today Disney closes the deal. It is purchasing, for $71.3 billion, 21st Century Fox assets. And, according to Gabriel Sherman's analysis in Vanity Fair , that means the Lachlan Murdoch era hicks off at Fox News. MORE
There are lots of articles on here that will help you build a strong foundation as a public speaker: articles to help you create a strong story , articles to help you build professional and engaging visual aids , and articles to help you connect with your audience as you speak. MORE
Manner of Speaking
MARCH 22, 2019
On 3 June 2017, professional rock climber Alex Honnold accomplished something that few people thought could be done. He climbed the 3,000-foot granite wall of Yosemite Park’s famous El Capitan, the vertical wall in the photo above. Alone.
PowerPoint Tips
MARCH 21, 2019
A simple way to create stunning slides is to layer an image, a shape, and text placeholders. Here are 2 examples: Here are the steps to create these slides: 1. Enter your text. Use the Title and Content layout. You can right-click any blank area and choose Layout>Title and Content.
Presentation Guru
MARCH 6, 2019
A story from Spain. I teach public speaking and presentation skills at a few Executive MBA Programmes in Switzerland and Spain. A few years ago, I was teaching a class at IESE in Barcelona. One of my students was a fellow named Manuel.…
Speaking Freely
MARCH 8, 2019
Learning to embody the physical, vocal, psychological and spiritual qualities of gravitas can help you build leadership presence and power. I coach leaders to build leadership presence and power through developing the characteristics of gravitas. Gravitas is a mix of several complex skills and behaviors – being comfortable in your physical body, thinking deeply, acting […].
Duarte Blog
MARCH 19, 2019
Recently, a participant in one of our workshops asked me how to handle a situation where she sends a pre-read deck, then has to present it to people who have (presumably) already seen her deck. I was in a rush and gave an okay, but not fantastic answer. It has been haunting me ever since. [.]
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 23, 2019
Already Olivia Jade Giannulli has lost the accounts of Sephora, TRESemme, and Estee Lauder. That was through the alleged fraud her parents - Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli - committed in getting her admitted to college.
Manner of Speaking
MARCH 24, 2019
“As the polarized nature of magnetic fields can be used to generate electrical energy, polarity in a story seems to be an engine that generates tension and movement in the characters and a stirring of emotions in the audience.” ” — … Continue reading → The post Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 305) – Christopher Vogler appeared first on Manner of Speaking. Quotes for Public Speakers Christopher Vogler public speaking public speaking quotes quotes
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Presentation Guru
MARCH 20, 2019
There are lots of articles on here that will help you build a strong foundation as a public speaker: articles to help you create a strong story , articles to help you build professional and engaging visual aids , and articles to help you connect with your audience as you speak.
SketchBubble
MARCH 18, 2019
In today’s ever-changing and increasingly-competitive business landscape, it’s no longer enough to define your company’s brand, you’ve got to also develop your own personal brand.
SlideModel
MARCH 7, 2019
Do you want to give your presentation a new distinctive look this year? In that case, you should know the latest graphic design trends.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 23, 2019
Facts. In her book "Merchants of Truth," former big wig at The New York Times Jill Abramson decries the death of facts. In their place in what is supposed to be journalism is commentary. Yet, facts are a mutable entity.
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
MARCH 24, 2019
Something starts with nothing… I was bored this morning. All tableted out and didn’t feel like turning on my computer. So I turned on the TV. A woman was being interviewed about the positive side of boredom. Said it could be the beginning of creativity, but most people were too scared to be bored and thought of boredom in negative terms. But she said there were positive sides to boredom. For instance, it begets meditation and opens doors to creativity.
Speaker Launcher
MARCH 5, 2019
How well known are you in your market? When someone says, “If you want to know all about [insert your industry/expertise here], you’ve got to check out [??]” – is it your name that is coming up in the [??]? If yes – then you have probably done a great job positioning yourself in the […].
Joan Detz Speaker Services
MARCH 14, 2019
When the calendar goes from February to March, Women’s History Month gets a lot of attention. But as March progresses, the attention drops off. A presentation tip for speakers wanting to honor Women’s History Month: Include visuals – not just in your presentation, but also in the announcements for your presentation and in the follow up […]. Audio Visual, PowerPoint & Podcasts Presentation skills Social media
Max Atkinson
MARCH 16, 2019
One of the greatest achievements of Labour prime minister Harold Wilson was to keep the UK out of getting involved in the Vietnam war.
SpeakerSue Says...
MARCH 22, 2019
“Send me a proposal,” they say. Why do they want you to send information? So they can see space, rates, dates? Sure that is part of it. But high achievers know it isn’t just about the stuff/product/features or even the price you have they may want. Because most of all – it’s about your true value proposition – the proposal is about providing comfort and confidence that you understand their needs.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 22, 2019
It is a bit after 1 PM New York Time. So, yes, the DOW has time to bounce back. But, right now it has dropped more than 350 points.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 22, 2019
In the massacre on February 14, 2018, Sydney Aiello lost her best friend Meadow Pollack. Since then, she had had a difficult emotional time. Focusing on her college studies had not been easy. Recently she had been diagnosed with a post traumatic stress disorder.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 21, 2019
If so many folks are heading out, maybe, you start thinking, you better join them. Hey, get estimates for hiring a moving company. USA Today reports that the Youngstown, Ohio Metro area is among the U.S. cities losing population. The exact number is more than a 4% drop.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 24, 2019
Is suicide contagious? Some experts contend that. So, the parents and other loved ones of the Parkland Massacre have much to fear. The second survivor of that murderous day has committed suicide. The most recent suicide is a male sophomore of Douglas High School. That occurred yesterday.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 24, 2019
Another brandname organization is in crisis because of an alleged broken culture. This time it's the activist Southern Poverty Law Center. Last Friday its president Richard Cohen resigned. He announced that it had been on his watch that the alleged problems began.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 20, 2019
Mergers create redundancies. That's why employees fear them. The new entity doesn't need two legal departments or two investor relations units. According to Deadline Hollywood , the deal that brings together Disney and 21st Century Fox could result in 4,000 layoffs.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 20, 2019
Today Disney closes the deal. It is purchasing, for $71.3 billion, 21st Century Fox assets. And, according to Gabriel Sherman's analysis in Vanity Fair , that means the Lachlan Murdoch era hicks off at Fox News.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 19, 2019
"Access Hollywood" lost its way after Billy Bush had been forced out. And, according to sources, his replacement Natalie Morales didn't help it find a fresh direction. So, Daily Mail reports that it has solid information that she is out at the NBC production.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 19, 2019
Both analysis and content creation are hard work. Yet, BookRags.com offers seeming peanuts ($400 to $450) for putting together study guides for literature. Here is its help-wanted on the Boston, MA section of Craigslist - Sites. Think about it.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 18, 2019
The world again mourns a high achiever who committed suicide. Members of the media as well as U.S. leaders such as former president Obama salute the accomplishments of Princeton University economist Alan Krueger. Here are just some of them.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 18, 2019
Now we know - that is, the full extent of how the very rich game so many systems, including catapulting their offspring into elite schools. In Vanity Fair , William Cohan documents the ethos of the 1% and the few tiers under them. The mindset is entitlement.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 17, 2019
"Stocks and commodities are on the verge of rallying to highs that have eluded them during recent upswings, a breakthrough … likely [to] fuel further gains."
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 17, 2019
It might have seemed a sign of financial smarts to opt out of the American Dream of home ownership. Those who had done their research opted into renting. The ugly consequence was the creation of Landlord Nation. Those owning property knew they had the upper hand.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 17, 2019
Did the GI bill of 1944 kick off the current obsession with "getting into college?" " That well-intentioned federal initiative made it possible for ordinary people in America to obtain degrees in higher education.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 23, 2019
That was fast. The $70+ billion deal for Disney to acquire 21st Century Fox closed on Wednesday. Of course, mergers and acquisitions generate redundancies which results in layoffs. Those, says Hollywood Reporter , have already begun.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 23, 2019
Maybe it's leveraged as a form of self-medication. Often, it's simply a source of fun. And, there are theories about addiction. For whatever reasons, what's labeled "substance abuse" has become standard in American culture.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 16, 2019
First, Bill Clinton rubbed a lot of people the wrong way. The return of Monica Lewinsky to the media resurrected memories of The Intern, The Starr Report, and The Impeachment. Hillary Clinton has never been a masterful politico.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 15, 2019
Can a bunch of side hustles equal what used to be a good job? Many could find that out if global corporate leaders are on the money and a recession is already kicking in.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 15, 2019
At psychic boutique in Salem, Massachusetts - Angelica of the Angels rebranded as Salem Love Angels - Barbara Szarfranski bills at $40 for 15 minutes or $70 for 30. Her assistants bill at $30 for 15 minutes. In the field of clairvoyance, age, rather than a liability, can be a plus.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 14, 2019
On Thursday night, "Law & Order SVU" did not end with any happy endings. The episode kicked off with a little girl being found alive in the trunk of the car. She had been kidnapped. Her fathers, a gay couple, refused to allow her to testify.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 14, 2019
Yet another brandname lawyer has been ensnared in what could be called "AthleteAdmissionsGate."
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