My good friend, Chris Amorosino, copywriter extraordinaire who helped me articulate my value proposition (see his influence in the compelling copy on my home page) sent me this refreshing reminder of some powerful marketing basics for success. He is quoting another thought leader, Roy H. Williams. I am wondering how these 5 steps might apply [read more]
I happily subscribe to Seth Godin’s blog and found this short article to be interesting idea for small group presentations – you know the type where the formal PowerPoint stand-up style presentation is overkill? The modern talking pad by Seth Godin BLOG “marketing, tribes and respect” “I think this is a big idea, but your [read more]
Nine Pearls of Wisdom for Staying Motivated in Your Job Search as shared by Kathy McAfee, America’s Marketing Motivator at the July 23, 2009 half-day workshop of the Human Resources Association of Central Connecticut (HRACC) Ask yourself these questions… How can you stay motivated during your job search? And what does it mean to be [read more]
Here are some motivating quotes on the subject of Motivation. If you would like to add any, please leave a comment on this page. We can all help each other get and stay motivated! (click here for more motivating FREE Stuff) (click on the picture to watch the music video Motivation Song by Mark Shepard) [read more]
Leadership consultant and author of The Navigator’s Handbook, 101 Leadership Lessons for Work & Life, David A. O’Brien shares his insights and ideas on why and how business leaders must step up to the plate and truly lead their organizations during these rocky economic times. (read a review of this book) “Today’s often frantic pace [read more]
It is often believed the he who has the last word, holds the power; the final bit of leverage in the dispute. Yet, it is often our last words that we regret the most deeply. The words of anger spoken to a loved one that become our last words due to tragedy. The words of [read more]
I recently had the privledge of giving a one-hour motivating lunch ‘n learn seminar to 55 engineers at , a United Technologies Company based in Stratford, CT. The topic was “Don’t Bore Your Audience: learn to avoid the most common presentation pitfalls.” My goal was to help them become more aware and intentional about how [read more]
Don Gilbreath of www.comcam.net made this animated video clip using part of my last blog Prop Yourself Up During Your Next Presentation. Aren’t we lucky to life in an era where technology allows us to bring our messages to life in memorable and entertaining ways… and to have networking friends that are generous and creative! [read more]
Lindsey Pierret, Quinnipiac University- scholar athlete. What’s my story? Pack your duffel bag…check. Prepare you snacks…check. Lay out your racing clothes…check. There is something exciting to look forward to the next morning, but what is it? What is one thing that gets you pumped up about what is to come? It is Morris County Championships [read more]
Why you should get more comfortable using props to engage your audience at your next presentation As a PowerPoint-FREE speaker and executive presentation coach, it is my job to investigate and experiment with the many different ways in which you can engage your audience and motivate them to action during presentations. Because of the over-use [read more]
