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It's hard to be human
Speak Schmeak
APRIL 16, 2017
Pretending to be a giant at the Christmas tree lot Most of my clients aren't afraid of speaking. They're well past the point where they avoid speaking engagements or rush to get them over with.
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Timesaving PowerPoint keyboard shortcuts using Shift and Ctrl
PowerPoint Tips
JANUARY 10, 2017
Like all software, PowerPoint has keyboard shortcuts — in fact a lot more than I will cover here. It’s always worthwhile to learn a few shortcuts that you’ll use often because you’ll save time and aggravation.
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Four Public Speaking Lessons – and a Drone!
Manner of Speaking
APRIL 17, 2017
I recently had the pleasure of spending 10 days in Barcelona for work and pleasure. The first week was spent at IESE Business School where, once or twice a year, I join four others to teach public speaking and communication … Continue reading → Delivery Conor Neill Feedback Florian Mueck gestures IESE pause public speaking Tobias Rodrigues Tony Anagor
Book Review: The Compelling Communicator, by Tim Pollard
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MAY 8, 2017
The true value of Tim Pollard’s excellent new book is conveyed by the subtitle: Mastering the Art and Science of Exceptional Presentation Design. While much of the literature on what makes a ‘compelling communicator’ focuses on cultivating delivery skills and stage presence, Pollard rightly consigns these topics to a brief Epilogue. Rather, his focus on […]. Public Speaking Speechwriting presentation design
4 Tips and 1 Tool That Will Help You Perfect Your Slide Design
Duarte Blog
MARCH 14, 2017
A good presentation depends, at least partly, on good slide design. Surprisingly, if you want to make great presentation slides, it helps to understand a little bit about the human attention span. Let’s start with you. Picture yourself arriving at the last presentation you attended.
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Kerrie Campbell - Will She Be Gretchen Carlson of Legal Sector?
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 18, 2017
The class action gender lawsuit against Chadbourne & Parke could become the analogue of Gretchen Carlson's sexual harassment litigation against former Fox head Roger Ailes.
The Eloquent Woman's weekly speaker toolkit
The Eloquent Woman
JANUARY 9, 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.
How to inspire others
Kate's Voice
APRIL 12, 2017
What makes a talk or conversation inspiring? Is it magic? Is it power? Is it beauty that inspires? Is it joy, pain, or sorrow? Leaders often feel a need to be inspiring because they want to get people to embrace their ideas and follow their lead.
Two-time Academy Award winner needs an acting coach?
Speak Schmeak
MARCH 31, 2017
Billboard Daily Blog Are you a fan of "Grace and Frankie," the hot Netflix series starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin? My husband and I arrived late to the party, but are now all caught up and attempting to savor season 3 instead of bingeing, like some of my friends have done.
Using a slide layout template for infinite variations
PowerPoint Tips
APRIL 4, 2017
Once you create a great slide layout for a presentation, you can use that slide over and over by changing the text and the image. This technique will save you an amazing amount of time and make your workflow easier. For example, this slide is simple but useful for many situations.
Like Riding a Bike
Manner of Speaking
APRIL 30, 2017
Seth Godin is the author of several books about “marketing, the spread of ideas and managing both customers and employees with respect” They are bestsellers. His blog is one of my favourites and I highly recommend it. I love cycling. And living … Continue reading → Seth Godin practice Presentation public speaking
Infographic: The Do’s and Don’ts of Presenting
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MARCH 18, 2017
The good people at Walkerstone in the UK (a team of professional trainers who are also business writers and marketers) have produced a great infographic, with an informative preamble, on the Do’s and Don’ts of Presenting. This content appears with their express permission. The Do’s And Don’ts of Presenting There are two elements to making […]. Business Communication Public Speaking Infographic
4 tips and 1 Tool That Will Help You Perfect Your Slide Design
Duarte Blog
MARCH 14, 2017
A good presentation depends, at least partly, on good slide design. Surprisingly, if you want to make great presentation slides, it helps to understand a little bit about the human attention span. Let’s start with you. Picture yourself arriving at the last presentation you attended.
Sandra Zimmer Method Workshop Overcomes Life-Long Discomfort of being Center of Attention
Speaking Freely
FEBRUARY 17, 2017
The Sandra Zimmer Method Workshop teaches you to convert public speaking fear, tension and anxiety into free flowing energy and excitement to speak. You really can overcome life-long discomfort about being the center of attention! When you do, speaking becomes fluid and easy. A participant in a recent Sandra Zimmer Method weekend workshop said, “Had I known […].
Pixar Studios Offers Free Storytelling Lessons Online
Presentation Zen
FEBRUARY 19, 2017
In cooperation with the Khan Academy , Pixar and Disney have been offering Pixar in a Box , an on-going series of behind-the-scenes lessons taught by Pixar's professionals (storytellers, animators, directors, artists, etc.).
Five Things You Didn’t Know PowerPoint Could Do
Presentation Guru
MARCH 30, 2017
PowerPoint has come a long way since the days of bullets and text, but how many people actually realise just how much is possible with this most widely used presentation software? Taking the time to learn just that little bit more than everyone else will make your presentation instantly stand out.
Free PDF book giveaway: Books on writing and business of freelance writing
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
JANUARY 3, 2017
To kick off the New Year, I am giving away PDFS of my books–any of my books that might be of interest to you. In short, if you are interested in books on business, promotional, article or non-fiction book writing , or the business of freelance writing , or even my book of short stories, go to [link] , pick the book that is of interest to you and email paullima.com@gmail.com and request a free PDF of the book of your choice. That is all you have to do.
What made this one of TED's most popular talks in 2016?
The Eloquent Woman
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
I was pleased, but not at all surprised, to see Judson Brewer's TEDMED talk from 2015 about "an easy way to break a bad habit" on TED's list of the 10 most popular TED talks in 2016 , with more than 6 million views and counting.
You Are Not Your Slide Deck
Kate's Voice
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
When I was first introduced to presentations in the business world I was appalled. I realized that people thought that their slide deck was their presentation.
You have a platform, but are you making it count?
Speak Schmeak
JANUARY 21, 2017
Whenever a celebrity—whether actor, singer, athlete or other entertainer—takes the opportunity at an awards ceremony or other public event to speak out about a political issue, certain segments of the public immediately begin scolding and lashing out. It's inappropriate!" they say.
Working with multi-speaker presentations
PowerPoint Tips
MARCH 19, 2017
I just finished work for a client on a multi-presenter presentation. It was a presentation that will be given to nurses at a nursing school and I thought I’d share my experiences with you.
When is your next public speaking engagement?
Manner of Speaking
MARCH 13, 2017
It doesn’t have to be a TED Talk or a formal presentation at a conference. It could be a five-minute status report on your project at the next team meeting; it could be saying a few words about a colleague … Continue reading → Motivation Leonardo da Vinci Nike public speaking
Anti-Semitism Lite - I Was Taken for Jewish in Tucson, Arizona
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
Anti-Semitism seems to have returned to the supposed melting pot: the U.S. Yesterday, there were 11 bomb threats targeted at Jewish Community Centers (JCC) reported. The U.S.
4 Ways to Use Storytelling in Marketing That Have Nothing to Do With Heart Wrenching Videos
Duarte Blog
MAY 19, 2017
So many of the articles about storytelling in marketing today focus on brand storytelling. They typically explain the storytelling marketing techniques that we can use to stir up emotion via beautiful advertising videos. Have you ever watched video ads released by Nike, or Google, or Airbnb?
Gimmicks in Speaking - in Toastmasters and Real-Life
Speak and Deliver
MAY 16, 2017
What's a gimmick? It's a lot of things - from loss leaders to crazy attention getters to outright attempts at misdirection used by marketers to bring people into their message, and hopefully put their products into their hands while they take the money out of those same hands.
Bill Murray: How Art Can Change Your Life.
Presentation Zen
MARCH 21, 2017
Bill Murray is a wonderful storyteller. A couple of years ago, I linked to this wonderful interview with Bill Murray by Howard Stern. In this radio interview, Murray said the key to being funny was being able to tell stories. How, then, does one become a good storyteller, Stern asked. "Is
Data Needs Context
Presentation Guru
MARCH 14, 2017
Is your presentation data meaningful? It’s all about context. Numbers are meaningless on their own. Jude Barak shows us how to share our data in the most effective way. Every entrepreneur and manager knows how important it is to make the right business decisions.…
5 Lessons I Learned Tracking My Pitches for a Year
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
JANUARY 24, 2017
Excerpt from The Freelancer : By Anna Cat Brigida. When I first started freelancing, I saw pitching as an unpredictable part of the job. The pitch itself mattered, of course, but I always felt that I was more lucky than smart when one was accepted. But now I know that’s not true—pitching is just as much science as art.
39 lies, myths, and mistaken notions speakers tell themselves
The Eloquent Woman
APRIL 27, 2017
As a professional speaker coach, I hear a lot of lies, myths, and mistaken notions from speakers--mostly things they tell themselves about their speaking and presenting. Really, the 39 items on this list are assumptions, but often, they're not backed up by data or evidence.
Do you use fidget toys?
More than PowerPoint...
APRIL 28, 2017
I heard the term “fidget toys” for the first time this week. Listen, I’m old school. I’m accustomed to calling these things “toys”. But as it turns out, I use what we now call “fidget toys” all the time. And I use them without realizing they are a popular trend right now.
[Podcast] eSpeakers, What have you done for me lately? With Joe Heaps
Speaker Launcher
MAY 18, 2017
eSpeakers started years ago as a calendar and event management tool but has since evolved as a digital hub for speakers. Joe Heaps, Chief Marketing Officer for eSpeakers, drops by to talk about some of what’s new and what’s coming soon with eSpeakers. This is episode is all about making sure that you get as […]. The post [Podcast] eSpeakers, What have you done for me lately? With Joe Heaps appeared first on Jane Atkinson.
Changing the order of items in a chart
PowerPoint Tips
JANUARY 31, 2017
Have you ever seen this when you created a chart in PowerPoint? Look at the order of the items in the datasheet and in the bar chart itself. They’re the opposite of each other! If you care about the order of the data in your chart, this can be very frustrating!
Analysis of Donald Trump’s Inaugural Address
Manner of Speaking
JANUARY 23, 2017
On 20 July 2017, Donald John Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. He takes office at the end of the most acrimonious campaigns in recent history, and with Americans deeply divided, as witnessed by the … Continue reading → Analysis of a Speech Anaphora Donald Trump Epistrophe inaugural address public speaking Rhetorical device
IBM - Buffett Sells 1/3rd of Shares, Watson Isn't Enough
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 5, 2017
IBM needs a leadership hack. Warren Buffett's stock picks and dumps are market-movers. And his decision to sell one-third of Berkshire's IBM stock sends a negative signal about that tech player. Here are details from Fortune. In tech, the mindset is to move fast and break things.
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