Recently I was asked to speak at a conference, and in the pre event discussions we talked about set up and equipment needs. I was asked to bring my own laptop, and the projector would be provided. Since I rarely use PowerPoint visuals, I was able to assure them this wasn’t necessary. When I asked [...]
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Toastmasters D22 Conference: Arlen Businetz’s ED talk
Arlen Busenitz gave an awesome 22-minute ED talk at this weekend’s conference on the value of Appreciation. Arlen had three specific keys to showing appreciation: 1. Be Specific – everyone shouldn’t be “great” 2. Be Sincere – eye contact and pause. Second technique – Wave and leave. (Don’t use praise to lead into a criticism [...]
READ MORE »Toastmasters D22 Conference: Ryan Avery’s Keynote
Today, the 2012 World Champion of Public Speaking, Ryan Avery, spoke today as the opening keynote for our 2013 Spring Conference. Ryan told an awesome story about his journey toward becoming the World Champion of Public Speaking. Turns out there might be more to it than you thought. Imagine spending hours every day of the [...]
READ MORE »Book Review: The Honest Truth about Dishonesty
I cheat; you cheat; we all cheat. So says Dan Ariely, author of The (Honest) Truth about Dishonesty – How We Lie to Everyone-Especially Ourselves. One think I like about Dan’s work, he turns studies about how decisions are made into stories that bothe educate and entertain. His studies sometimes make me feel like, “I [...]
READ MORE »Lady & the Champs 2013 – Craig Valentine’s Product breakout
Craig Valentine’s breakout – Producing Profitable Products Build your list – in two days Darren made $23,000 launching a new product to his list – Craig decided to launch 52speakingtips.com and his career has taken off in the last four years because of it Speakers cycle of wealth – sell products when you speak – [...]
READ MORE »Lady & the Champs 2013 – Darren LaCroix’s keynote
Darren LaCroix’s keynote Leave your issues at the door Sometimes we bring past audiences with us Brian Tracy – “what would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?” Don’t go to your family for inspiration, go to someone who has done it Get the information from someone who’s done it before – don’t buy [...]
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Craig Valentine’s keynote Why did you laugh? Failure is funny if it isn’t happening to you Never stop asking questions Keep them Laughing – share your failure, flaws, frustrations and firsts – uncover (don’t add) humor to your speech – stories, characters and dialog – FDR – failure, dialog and reactions ( the look before [...]
READ MORE »Lady & the Champs 2013 – Mike Rayburn
Mike Rayburn – bonus session If you don’t know who Mike Rayburn is, you’re missing out! Mike is in the National Speakers Association Hall-of-Fame, and for good reason. He’s both entertaining and profound, without coming off, well, like he’s profound. Check him out here: Mike’s Videos What if? Always ask, “but what if we could?” [...]
READ MORE »Lady & the Champs 2013 – Ed Tate’s keynote
Ed Tate keynote – Influence Without Authority How to achieve breakthrough results Great opening story about getting tickets to the US Open Speakers never have bad days, we just have new material Always see the best in person (PF) What were the elements of success, and how can you use them to get a yes [...]
READ MORE »Lady & the Champs 2013 – Mark Brown’s Editing breakout
Mark Brown’s breakout – Editing for Effect: how to say the most with the fewest words Many Toastmasters edit to reduce word count, in order to stay in time – in the real world, there aren’t many 5-7 minute speeches – sometimes better descriptions can be more important than cutting words Less is more (sometimes) [...]
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