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September 30, 2006

Free vs. Fee

When is it cheaper to hire a professional than it is to hire free speakers? The answer that many meeting planners would instantly offer is, never. The other day, I had an eye-opening conversation with the executive director of an association based in the eastern part of North America. If you answered the opening question the same way, hopefully, this will open your

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Advanced Public Speaking

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September 29, 2006

How to Write a Speech

A speech introduction has one main goal: to focus the attention on your central idea by making a clear statement and previewing your main ideas. Write the introduction part of your persuasive speech after you have finished your thesis statement and the supporting points and arguments. Only than you are able to summarize the thesis in one attention grabbing

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Is it Time to Put Money into Book

Writing a book is so much work that you may think you don't have to do any marketing work. This is a false idea. The author also has to work to increase sales and creating some marketing pieces is a way of doing this. In this short article one author tells about the marketing pieces she

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September 28, 2006

Inspirational and Motivational Speaker...The Key to a Successful

The right inspirational and motivational speaker for your organization can deliver extreme value with the right motivational and inspirational message. Many inspirational and motivational speakers take the time to understand the company's culture and tailor their presentation accordingly. Getting these motivational and inspirational factors right when hiring the best inspirational and motivational speaker can make the difference between keeping your employees motivated and inspired from the inspirational and motivational speaker's message and ensuring that the inspirational and motivational speaker has delivered

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How Spy Thriller Novels Can Help You Give a Better

Spy novels rely on a fast, suspenseful start to grab a reader from the very beginning. Find out how to use the same technique to pull your audience into your speech BEFORE you even say your first

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Why Bindi Irwin's Brilliant Tribute Speech To Her Croc Hunter Dad Moved The

A good speech is a mark of great respect. Especially when it's about a loved one who died in tragic circumstances. How to write and deliver a Eulogy, a formal speech delivered at a funeral in praise of the deceased, is a rare skill indeed. In fact it is the most difficult speech you will ever have to write and present. Why did 8-year old Bindi Irwin do so well? What secret formula did she use to receive a standing ovation by the 5,500 people attending Steve Irwin's tribute at Australia Zoo's

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Speak For Dollars - Public Speaking For Sales

Public speaking is a great way to connect with your current and future customers. Present your ideas at a public or a private venue. Presenting to a targeted audience is an accelerated way to stimulate

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