Julian Treasure is a sound and communication expert who travels the world training people to listen better and create healthier sound. He has identified a set of 4 ‘leeches’ – that most people exhibit to some extent – that suck the life out of your communication.… MORE
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The dust is settling on the Milbank Bump. That is, boosting entry-level associate salaries to $190k. Of course, members of the legal and business media are reporting that a number of in-house legal departments are outraged. MORE
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On June 19, 2018 the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable held a conference call with Bob Sands. Bob is a speaker and speechwriter who has helped people and businesses tailor and tell their stories for the last 25 years. He has also been a Pastor, Entrepreneur, Coach and Radio Broadcaster. Currently, he is focusing his time […] On June 19, 2018 the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable held a conference call with Bob Sands. MORE
If you don't watch figure skating (and even if you do), you may not understand the importance of the triple Axel in competition. First of all, it's the only forward-facing jump in the skaters' arsenal. All other jumps are executed while skating backward. MORE
This may be an era of high job creation and low unemployment. However, it's also a time of extreme volatility in terms of who are in those jobs. Mergers and acquisitions, routine restructurings, and simple ageism are forcing many employees to decide to retire before they envisioned. MORE
Working with a co-presenter (or more than one) comes with its own set of potential problems and in this article, the third in his ‘How to…’ series, Stephen Welch look at the special challenges that team dynamics create. MORE
I was recently in Athens, Greece to speak at a conference. While there, I had one free day and, as it was my first time in Greece, there was one place I had to see: the Parthenon that sits atop … Continue reading → History of Public Speaking Rhetoric Acropolis Aristotle Athens Greece Ethos Logos Parthenon Pathos rhetoric MORE
Today, founder of blood-testing startup Theranos - Elizabeth Holmes - and a former executive - Sunny Balwani - have been indicted for fraud. Essentially, they were accused of leveraging advertising and other means to motivate the medical community and consumers to use their blood-testing services. MORE
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Former Jones Day partner - Wendy Moore - has filed a gender discrimination lawsuit in San Francisco state court against the law firm. That could force it to abandon its "black box" approach to compensation. No one knows what anyone else is paid. MORE
The churn in manpower at the Trump Administration White House provides a silver lining for "competent conservatives." MORE
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The big news yesterday was the Bill Cosby has fired his legal team. Those lawyers include the brandname Tom Mesereau, who successfully had defended Michael Jackson. In September, Cosby will be sentenced. He had been convicted of three counts of sexual assault. MORE
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Many moons ago when I was working as an agent for speakers, I developed my own customized system for selling. From the moment I connected with a prospective client, I documented the process and often, after a number of communications via phone, email, and mail, I would convert the prospect into a buyer. What are […]. The post Using Your Selling Systems to Convert Sales appeared first on Jane Atkinson. MORE
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After a student gives a class presentation, I’ll sometimes conduct a quick poll. I’ll ask the entire class: on a scale of 0-10, how nervous did the speaker appear? The audience might give the speaker a 2 or a 3. But the speaker? A nervous speaker might rate themselves a 7 or 9. MORE
The pilot of Journey to Confidence has just concluded and I am busy wrapping it up and getting ready to open the program up for enrollment again. Meanwhile I want to share with you some of the insights that the first group of students had. Torna Pitman has been a university lecturer, and so is a reasonably experienced presenter. She was scheduled to be a keynote speaker at a workshop on domestic violence. MORE
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As a public speaker, you’ll want your audience to understand you. You’ll want to be clear. To gain insight about your speech clarity, try this insightful and easy exercise. Take the one-minute “ speech pace” exercise I posted last week. MORE
"Oh! You have GE Capital as a client." " My colleague was envious. And, I couldn't believe my good fortune in becoming a communications vendor for a part of GE. Eventually, I worked my network from GE Capital in Stamford, Connecticut to GE headquarters in Fairfield, CT. MORE
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PowerPoint Tips
JUNE 7, 2018
What’s the difference between telling, teaching, and training? And which should you be doing? They really ARE different — although related — and which one you should do depends on your goals, your audience, and your situation.
Speak Schmeak
JUNE 8, 2018
If you don't watch figure skating (and even if you do), you may not understand the importance of the triple Axel in competition. First of all, it's the only forward-facing jump in the skaters' arsenal. All other jumps are executed while skating backward.
Manner of Speaking
JUNE 1, 2018
I was recently in Athens, Greece to speak at a conference. While there, I had one free day and, as it was my first time in Greece, there was one place I had to see: the Parthenon that sits atop … Continue reading → History of Public Speaking Rhetoric Acropolis Aristotle Athens Greece Ethos Logos Parthenon Pathos rhetoric
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JUNE 13, 2018
Long before Lululemon, Bikram Hot Yoga and the ubiquitous downward facing dog, yoga was being taught in small studios in San Francisco, New York and the Hudson River Valley.
Speaking about Presenting
JUNE 19, 2018
The pilot of Journey to Confidence has just concluded and I am busy wrapping it up and getting ready to open the program up for enrollment again. Meanwhile I want to share with you some of the insights that the first group of students had. Torna Pitman has been a university lecturer, and so is a reasonably experienced presenter. She was scheduled to be a keynote speaker at a workshop on domestic violence.
Manner of Speaking
JUNE 8, 2018
“Practicing your craft in expert fashion is noble, honorable and satisfying.” ” — Anthony Bourdain Photo courtesy of Peabody Awards. Quotes for Public Speakers Anthony Bourdain public speaking Public Speaking Quotations quotes
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JUNE 7, 2018
Toastmasters International announced today that world-renowned world-renowned author and entrepreneur Keith Ferrazzi is the recipient of the organization’s 2018 Golden Gavel award.
Speaker Launcher
JUNE 5, 2018
Many moons ago when I was working as an agent for speakers, I developed my own customized system for selling. From the moment I connected with a prospective client, I documented the process and often, after a number of communications via phone, email, and mail, I would convert the prospect into a buyer. What are […]. The post Using Your Selling Systems to Convert Sales appeared first on Jane Atkinson.
Presentation Guru
JUNE 19, 2018
Scared Speechless is the story of how an ordinary guy, Roy Rosell, overcame his crippling fear of public speaking.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 19, 2018
"Oh! You have GE Capital as a client." " My colleague was envious. And, I couldn't believe my good fortune in becoming a communications vendor for a part of GE. Eventually, I worked my network from GE Capital in Stamford, Connecticut to GE headquarters in Fairfield, CT.
More than PowerPoint...
JUNE 18, 2018
After a student gives a class presentation, I’ll sometimes conduct a quick poll. I’ll ask the entire class: on a scale of 0-10, how nervous did the speaker appear? The audience might give the speaker a 2 or a 3. But the speaker? A nervous speaker might rate themselves a 7 or 9.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JUNE 19, 2018
On June 19, 2018 the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable held a conference call with Bob Sands. Bob is a speaker and speechwriter who has helped people and businesses tailor and tell their stories for the last 25 years. He has also been a Pastor, Entrepreneur, Coach and Radio Broadcaster. Currently, he is focusing his time […] On June 19, 2018 the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable held a conference call with Bob Sands.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JUNE 4, 2018
Fiona Sturges has a great weekly column in the Financial Times reviewing podcasts. This week she highlights The Atomic Hobo by British journalist, cold war specialist and self-confessed “nuke geek” Julie McDowall. Julie has an engaging Scottish accent, which adds a degree of surrealism to the subject of her regular podcasts: the ways in which […]. Culture Shock! Podcasts H-Bomb
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JUNE 1, 2018
On Tuesday, June 19th the Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable will host Bob Sands in a free conference call. Bob is an ordained minister and “preaching man” David Murray’s recent PSA White Paper titled A Provocation from the Pulpit: Dead Preachers Challenge Living Speechwriters states that the lessons in a 1971 book on writing sermons “helped […]. Speechwriting conference call
Presentation Guru
JUNE 12, 2018
Julian Treasure is a sound and communication expert who travels the world training people to listen better and create healthier sound. He has identified a set of 4 ‘leeches’ – that most people exhibit to some extent – that suck the life out of your communication.…
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 19, 2018
Former Jones Day partner - Wendy Moore - has filed a gender discrimination lawsuit in San Francisco state court against the law firm. That could force it to abandon its "black box" approach to compensation. No one knows what anyone else is paid.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 19, 2018
Once unthinkable (or, at least kept under wraps) in professional life was The Side Hustle. The attention was to be focused totally on the day job. That is, there was no diluting the personal branding. That was then.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 19, 2018
This may be an era of high job creation and low unemployment. However, it's also a time of extreme volatility in terms of who are in those jobs. Mergers and acquisitions, routine restructurings, and simple ageism are forcing many employees to decide to retire before they envisioned.
Presentation Guru
JUNE 14, 2018
If English isn’t your first language and you feel less confident about your presentations, what should you do? Change your accent? Give up? Do what Einstein did. Be carefree, careful and learn a couple of tricks to help you be better understood wherever you go.…
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 18, 2018
Let's cut to the chase: According to the new report from management consulting firm Bain & Co. age discrimination isn't going away. That report is titled "Labor 20130: The Collision of Demographics, Automation and Inequality." " That's the bad news.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 18, 2018
Under common law in Kansas, a child must be under the complete supervision of an adult. Therefore, Sarah Goodman, mother of the child who toppled the art work in the museum, could be declared negligent - and responsible to pay for it.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 18, 2018
Ever since The Wall Street Journal broke the story that Theranos' breakthrough technology might not be all that it was touted to be, the story of the startup has been hot.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 18, 2018
The dust is settling on the Milbank Bump. That is, boosting entry-level associate salaries to $190k. Of course, members of the legal and business media are reporting that a number of in-house legal departments are outraged.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 18, 2018
In New York City, a 60-something client I am coaching is weighing taking early retirement. He told me that today the temperature could reach 100 degrees. And the summer could be the hottest since 1929.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 18, 2018
Business - global, 24/7, continually disrupted by technology - had become season-free. That is, those standard off-duty times such as summer had been eliminated. We work, all the time. Or, do we?
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 5, 2018
How little anyone knows about life and death. Suicides of those who seem to have it all remind us that there are more mysteries than absolute knowns. Famous handbag designer Kate Spade hung herself in her Manhattan apartment. She used a scarf.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 17, 2018
The summer of 1967 was very hot. The tall buildings of urban areas trapped the heat. And, so, it was no surprise that cities like Newark, New Jersey went up in flames. Then there was copy-cat violence in the smaller Jersey City, NJ.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 17, 2018
Sure actress Mariska Hargitay is talented. But it was through her long-running role as Detective Olivia Benson on "Law & Order SUV" that she gained the power to bring attention to sexual assault - years before the #MeToo movement.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 16, 2018
Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch is near 90. And there is no sign that he is experiencing overseeing his Fox empire and making global deals as "missing out on life." " The same applies to investment guru Warren Buffett, who is in his late 80s.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 15, 2018
Today, founder of blood-testing startup Theranos - Elizabeth Holmes - and a former executive - Sunny Balwani - have been indicted for fraud. Essentially, they were accused of leveraging advertising and other means to motivate the medical community and consumers to use their blood-testing services.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 15, 2018
Smirk. That must be what many Millennials are doing if they read the Politico article on how they are not adequately preparing themselves financially for retirement.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 14, 2018
On "S.W.A.T." " Shemar Moore has truly become Hondo Harrleson - and leaves Derek Morgan from "Criminal Minds" in the past. In addition, the chemistry among his team is happening. It took a while for the new character to take shape.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 14, 2018
The big news yesterday was the Bill Cosby has fired his legal team. Those lawyers include the brandname Tom Mesereau, who successfully had defended Michael Jackson. In September, Cosby will be sentenced. He had been convicted of three counts of sexual assault.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 14, 2018
The churn in manpower at the Trump Administration White House provides a silver lining for "competent conservatives."
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