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Get Hired as a Speaker—Over and Over Again
Why are you not speaking at every conference? You feel like your topic is relevant, you feel like you do everything right, yet the phone calls aren’t pouring in. Do you ever wonder why you see the same people speaking at multiple conferences? Then wonder how that could be you? The world of niche conferences…
Read MoreThe #1 Biggest Mistake Companies Make At Trade Shows
I love being positive. I love helping people. And I hope this doesn’t sound like too much of a rant but I have to share this. I travel to about 15 conferences every year, it’s not a lot but since I have been going to trade shows since the 90’s, they do add up. These…
Read MoreThe Only Way To Win Over Your Audience as a Speaker
I have been speaking in front of audiences that I love for over 20 years. I started out with presentations—mostly technical training on products. I developed marketing training that won awards (my boss and I would dress up in medical uniforms and do a joint presentation of how to bring back your company’s retail health…
Read MoreQuick Secret to Have Stellar Legs Like Beyonce or J-Lo on Stage
J-Lo and Beyonce are known for stunning stage performances and spectacular, skimpy costumes that give them legs for days. As you see them strut their stuff in music videos and on stage, you may find yourself being a little envious of their long flawless limbs. How is it that they dance across the stage for…
Read MoreEasy Speaking Tips to Reach Every Audience Member, Part 3
We are on the 3rd and final piece of learning how to reach all seven different learning styles when you are presenting. If you haven’t read the first and second articles, definitely check them out so you can wow the audiences with your incredible bad self. The last two learning styles that we are going…
Read MoreEasy Speaking Tips To Reach Every Audience Member Part 2
Imagine if you could bring value to every person in a room when you are doing a presentation. It would be incredible. Each person leaves with a sense of direction completely feeling like they understood you, and can translate into into how to take action on what you said. They feel fulfilled. Time well spent.…
Read MoreHow to Embrace The Fear and Step onto The Stage
I’d like to share something with you about my fear of speaking. It started when I was young. I was “painfully” shy. I hid behind my father or mother and refused to come out and engage with adults. I don’t know why I was paralyzed and grappling for my voice in new situations. I do…
Read More3 of the Best Sites to Help Direct an Inspired Production
Creating a visual piece that stirs peoples emotions is a one of a kind experience. Weather you are putting together a unique conference or putting together a theatrical production I always have my go to spots online where I start. I love developing a piece that entertains people and provides them an enjoyable escape from…
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