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Update 9/28/11 Hello, I was going to save the following information to share with you at the beginning of the month. However, it was so right on that I just could not wait to share it with you. You see I posted the following two items around on social media and received many comments and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )The following post is from Speaker Services team member Jack Barnard. jackp.barnard@verizon.net Jack says “it’s important to get your information and structure together but you can have perfect form and still not hook the audience. What makes your information come alive is what will be covered in Mesmerize Your Audience the workshop. Openings, closings, storytelling, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Speakers, Authors, Consultants, Coaches, Experts, Entrepreneurs, CEO’s Gain Credibility, Boost Your Visibility And Get More Clients By Talking Up Your Business These days, if you’re a would-be speaker, a business hotshot, an entrepreneur or a network marketer; if you have a product, service or about-to-be-realized dream; you absolutely need to be speaking about it, do [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )No news to buzz about? Speaking engagements to generate publicity. Here’s how to make the most of your efforts. By Rachel Meranus via Entrepreneur Sometimes companies face publicity droughts. Without a new product launch, an earnings announcement, a change in leadership or a relatable current event, companies can go through periods without the opportunity to [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )This post comes from my colleague Wendy Scharfman’s blog, Coaching For Effective Communication www.wendyscharfman.com E-mail: wendy@wendyscharfman.com Susan note: You know that speaking is the number one fear over death for some peeps? Wendy offers some great tips for overcoming the “dread”. Great point she makes- Connection is the fear conversion factor. Are you connecting? I [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Interview with Susan Levin, Speaker Services by Wendy Scharfman. I came across Susan several times as I was building my business and I believe “Attention must be paid” to the seeming coincidence of someone repeatedly appearing in your life. She offers great services, training and a wealth of information for people who want to market themselves as speakers.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )In this day and age, to truly make a lasting impact, you need to be a media conglomerate: a compelling speaker…a credible author…a believable video performer…a master marketer.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Have a Presence The first step in becoming a paid speaker is to position yourself so that you can provide value. Your product is what you say, so if you communicate intelligent things online you are on the right track. Twitter, blogs, online video and podcasts are great platforms to express your message to the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE In the speaking world, the media stars are the keynote speakers. A lot of seminar leaders and trainers ask me how they can adapt their material to this intense, high-profile, and often lucrative specialty. “The keynote speech comes from the discipline of show business. The seminar comes from the discipline [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )SPEAKERS COMMUNITY Teleclasses Teleclasses FREE for Speakers’ Community Members , 60 days complimentary www.speakerscommunity.com Oct 14 Make Money in Your Jammies, Rebecca Morgan Oct 29 Market Your Book Beyond the Platform, Shel Horowitz Nov 12 Put Your Best Book Forward, Ellen Reid Nov 30 Profit as a Speaker by Becoming a Radio Talk Show Host, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Yesterday was a total nightmare with my e mail account. Sincerest apologies if you received three e-mails from me. It was only supposed to be one. There were a few items I forgot to mention and I also want to give you a few speaking leads as a consultation. Okay here we go… Complimentary teleclass [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Post from Vickie K. Sullivan from RainToday By now, it’s old news. Experts know that speaking at conferences and conventions builds a platform of credibility, visibility and “brandability.” The Assumption: That giving a great speech to the right audience will automatically ensure a steady stream of clients. The Reality: Getting applause and getting clients are [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 3 so far )By Sharon Housley Presentations can be a great way to attract new business, simply by making yourself more well-known. However, nerves can often get in the way of entrepreneurs who want to use speaking opportunities to develop their business. Follow these steps to overcome nerves and make a powerful presentation during your public speaking engagement… [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Post by Lisa Sasevich T he Queen of Sales Conversion When you’re on stage, it’s absolutely critical to keep a level of control in the room. You want to graciously command your audience so that you can get through everything, give what you came to give, serve people at the highest level and get great [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )“I’ve done everything I can think of to get clients,” a desperate self-employed professional wrote me. “I launched a website, I had a brochure designed, I’ve been sending out mailings, and I’ve placed all sorts of ads in print and on the web. But no one is hiring me. What am I doing wrong?” This [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )View video testimonials re the Speakers’ Summit http://ping.fm/ZKMtD May 1-3 LA, 18 fab speakers see program http://ping.fm/9QiX5 about 21 hours ago The team at Speaker Services has been working non-stop to organize the best Speakers’ Summit ever. This is the fifth time we are offer the Summit and it gets better every year. See the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The following post is from Graham Moore Presenting to an audience no matter how small or how large is an important part of the way we do business today. It may be to motivate and influence our team to perform at their best, it may be to pitch for new business, it may be to [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The following post is written by Barry Friedman. Barry is one-half of the Raspyni Brothers a four-time World Juggling Champion who works exclusively in the corporate market. Timeline: 1978: Learned to juggle. 1982: Hooked up with my juggling partner and formed the Raspyni Brothers 1986: First of many Tonight Show appearances 1988: First corporate show [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )I posted the following question on several social network sites. LinkedIn, Twitter, FaceBook and to my e-mail list after I had blogged about it. Q: Know what blogging and speaking have in common? Find out http://tinyurl.com/53tqll I noticed it caught a lot of interest and varying points of view. Here are some of the responses [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Mark Hayward http://northxeast.com/blogging/like-it-or-not-blogging-is-public-speaking/ Do you get sweaty palms, an increased heart rate, or feel like you are going to faint when you have to make a presentation in front of an audience? Would you like to improve your public speaking skills and enhance your blogging at the same time? Public speaking and blogging are similar [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Imagine that you have spent the better part of two weeks working on an important speech you plan to give to your firm. You think you have done everything right. Read on as Laurie Brown offers simple tips to keep the audience from falling asleep (post from Rain Today ) You have created a PowerPoint [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )I love the following post written by my colleague Diane DiResta. Are you guilty of platform abuse? The platform is a privilege. When invited to speak, we have a responsibility to respect the audience and the nature of the platform (culture, venue, purpose of the invitation). Yet, many speakers take this responsibility lightly and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Last night I was on a panel about Being Heard – Being Seen. The other panelists were Linda MacKenzie of http://www.healthylife.net radio and Marc Ryan of Green Health Life, The All Natural Interactive Internet TV Show. The following is a very short video shot by my friend Jeannie Cottingham with my ultra flip camera as [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The following post is from Six Minutes- A Public Speaking and Presentations Skills Blog- Andrew Dlugan – Research a topic – Good speakers stick to what they know. Great speakers research what they need to convey their message. – Focus – Help your audience grasp your message by focusing on your message. Stories, humour, or [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )By Vickie K. Sullivan, Contributing Editor for Rain Today You’ve hit a homerun with a recent speech. The audience was perfect, filled with high-level prospects who have the authority (and the budget) to hire you. Your talk was met with rave reviews and you got an outstanding recommendation letter from the host organization. But now, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )We just finished the 5 day Bootcamp and I am always blown away by the comments of the attendees. Eileen Joyce wrote a poem about her experience. See a very short one camera video that was created at the Bootcamp. Doug McKee click here. See more comments and next Bootcamp Dates. I will be adding [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )By Thom Lisk founder of Professional Speakers Bureau International Corporations and Associations all over the world hire professional speakers. A few people take speaking to the professional level so that their income is totally dependent on speeches or seminar revenues. Can you become a professional speaker? You must have something of value and benefit to [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )My colleague speaker and author friend Chellie Campbell www.chelliecampbell.com always says there is gold in the phone. As a matter of fact she painted her phone gold and wears only gold shoes. In her workshops she teaches the attendees to send out ships. That is all great but how do you leave a message that [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Listen to a 9 minute audio/mp3 with me Susan Levin talking about the purpose of speaking. Why-Why do you speak? Who- Who is your audience? What- what is your message? Where- Where you might speak How-How will you give your presentation? Included below is a presentation worksheet/checklist for you. PRESENTATION WORKSHEET • What are you [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Chris Witt The fundamentals of a great speech stay the same. (Develop one strong idea. Focus on the audience. Be authentic, clear, and committed.) But styles change with time. These are the latest trends in speeches and presentations. 1. Keep it Short People want information, but they’re already overwhelmed by too much information. If you [...]
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