Personal Development Plan for Success
I’ve been a member of Toastmasters International since 1996. In that time I’ve seen hundreds of speeches, table topics and evaluations. I’ve seen major transformations in people’s speaking ability and leadership skills while I’ve met some of the most interesting and motivated people on the planet. Toastmasters is a great place to… Learn how to [...]
As a speaker, I have a love hate relationship with Powerpoint. On the one hand it is a great way to get your point across and show facts, figures, and pictures of an event or project. Unfortunately, it can also be a huge distraction, with all sorts of technical glitches causing you to lose focus [...]
Imagine yourself in a small intimate dinner theatre. The brightly lit stage is small, holding four actors at most, but the audience area is very large. Up above the stage is a small booth where the director of the event sits. He can see the whole auditorium and be aware of anyone coming and going. [...]
I had a chance to give an educational presentation on branding last week to a group of small business professionals. I prepared weeks in advance and crafted my story from an outline to a finished presentation in Apple Keynote. Each of the slides had great graphics or photos and the transitions worked well. To make [...]
As a presenter, I like to face my audience while speaking and be able to see my notes in front of me for reference. This is especially helpful while doing a Keynote (Powerpoint) slide show. It’s very useful to be able to see what slide I’m on without having to turn around and look at [...]
Have you ever wanted to create a motivational video for your business, product, or presentation but didn’t know where to start? This week I’ll take you through the process of creating a motivational video using readily available consumer technology. We’ll look at the different tools that are available along with the process of planning, writing, [...]
I have set a lot of goals in my life, and many of them have come to … [Read More...]
When I was a kid, I had an American Flyer train set. It was really cool, … [Read More...]
Goal setting is rather simple. A goal is simply a dream written down. If … [Read More...]
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