Support Your Presentation with Believable PostureBy Anita Boser
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You've prepared the presentation down to the last detail. You examined the A/V equipment, and it's operational. Your hairstyle, clothing, and attitude give the right impression. Your voice and facial expressions will connect you with the audience. Can anything possibly interfere with your delivery? Yes, posture along with underlying gestures and outward appearance will either detract from communic
Secrets of Creating A Million Dollar Business Model 10 Ways to Grow Your Business Using Integrity as Your CompassBy Annie Jennings
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Creatinga million dollar business model is really all about the basics. Doing the rightthing coupled with delivering what you promise is at the core of long-termsuccess in the speaking business. Here are 10 tips to keep in mind that willkeep you growing in the right direction:1. Know Why Youre the Best: Be able to tell your client WHY they are betteroff using your services t
Finding the Story in YouBy Kelly Swanson
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It's all about the story. That signature piece you're known for that defines you as a speaker and sets you apart. We're told that over and over as speakers, but nobody tells us how to find the story. And you can't take someone else's story because aside from being rude, it won't wear the same on you. So how do you find the story to put into your presentations? Here are some tips to get you started
Eliminate Your Self-Imposed Detours to SuccessBy Dave Sheffield
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Thereare a number of ups and downs in the speaking business. Rejection, eventplanners changing their minds, and economic tightening of belts are all thingsthat are a reality in today's marketplace.I have discovered a few roadblocks that prevent countless speakers fromenjoying the success they deserve. One of the largest roadblocks is a personthat you know quite well. If you r
How Well You Sell Your Value Determines How Much You EarnBy Dan S. Kennedy
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Oneof my earliest mentors had his office walls adorned top to bottom, side to side,with big, handwritten signs intended as cautions to others as well as remindersfor himself. If youve ever been in a direct sales environment, youve probablyseen such a place. Two of the biggest signs read "You Can Hire Spellers For MinimumWage" and "Thumb-Suckers Not Welcome Here."Crafting th
Why People FailBy Dan S. kennedy
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HeSmashed His Head Bloody Pounding It On His Locker Door And BrokeOff Two Teeth Biting On It.You may recall a story like that from Dan Jenkins' football novel, Semi-Tough, whichwas made into an ok movie. The story is reportedly based on actual behavior ofHowie Long when he was playing for the Oakland Raiders. You now see amild-mannered, pleasant Howie on the S
Time to Get My Office OrganizedBy Dave Sheffield
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I never realized how much stuff I had until we were packing up to move toanother house! How true! I have helped several friends move in my lifetime andam totally amazed at the amount of inane junk they keep. In full disclosure, Iam NOT an organized person; however, I do understand the liberating benefits ofgetting my office in order.One of the great benefits of this busines
Fear is Nothing But a Four Letter WordBy Darshan G. Shanti
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Iffear of failure is keeping you from taking the next step in your speaking business,heres how to bulldoze it out of your way:1. Label the fear and define it. First and foremost, you have to clearly labelthe specific fear youre experiencing. Is it a fear of success, a fear offailure, a fear of the unknown, etc. Once you know what it is, you can dosomething about it. Next, d
Increase Your Bookings Significantly By Adding This Special Clause To Your Speaking ContractBy James Malinchak
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When Im teaching public speakers in my College Speaking Success Boot Camp, we spend a lot of time on several unique and creative ways to quickly gain more bookings and instantly make much more money. Why? Because I want other speakers to capture all of the extra money that is probably being left on the table.And Im about to give you the incredibly powerful idea that you should immediately implem
Knowing What's Important is Key to Better Time ManagementBy Donald E. Wetmore
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We all have too much to do. Almost everyone I speak with tells me they have more to do than time permits. This says a lot of good things about you. Having too much to do means that many have entrusted a lot to you. People who seldom have enough to keep them busy and are always looking for things to do may not have earned this level of confidence from others.While there's never enough time for ever
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Yes, we know there's a difference between a lectern and a podium. A lectern is the stand upon which a speaker can hold their notes. It often holds the microphone. A podium is the platform. A stage.
Our name, Behind the Podium is meant to convey that there's a lot that happens backstage, before a speaker ever gets in front of an audience. Behind the Podium can give you, the reader, some insight about how a speaker got to the podium, and what they're doing behind the scenes.
