Speaking

Creating Relevant Light

Posted on April 14, 2012 Written by John Richardson 3 Comments

I want to plan out on paper a dream I’ve had for sometime now. It’s one of those “If you knew you could not fail” types of goals. Usually when I plan big goals, I start at the beginning and work towards the goal. In this exercise, I want to start at the conclusion and [...]

Filed Under: Goal Setting, Habits, Inspiration, Presentation, Speaking

A New Beginning

Posted on March 18, 2012 Written by John Richardson 5 Comments

Over the past few months, I’ve been preparing to take a major step in my life and develop a full time business from writing, speaking, and product creation. To take what I have learned here on the blog and create a business platform. My current job is ending at the end of June, and I [...]

Filed Under: Branding, Business, Personal Development, Speaking, Success Tagged: business organization, new business, personal growth seminar, personal growth seminars, plan, planning, professional speakers, seminars, speakers bureau, Time Management

Finding The Real You

Posted on February 22, 2012 Written by John Richardson 1 Comment

I had a chance to attend a great seminar last night hosted by one of our local Toastmaster clubs in Temecula. The draw was a guy who had spoken at the district convention and sounded like a pretty good speaker. As I was walking in I met him. He said his name was Craig Duswalt. [...]

Filed Under: blog, Personal Development, Powerpoint, Presentation, Speaking Tagged: craig duswalt, Presentation, rockstar

Speaking SPARK

Posted on February 10, 2012 Written by John Richardson 1 Comment

Please be sure to check out my guest post on Michael Hyatt’s blog today entitled, How to Create a Life Changing Presentation. If you get a chance please leave a comment on his blog and let us know your favorite motivational speakers. Thanks!

Filed Under: blog, Creativity, Personal Development, Speaking, writing

The Hidden Secret of Toastmasters

Posted on December 14, 2011 Written by John Richardson 4 Comments

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 [...]

Filed Under: Inspiration, Leadership, Presentation, Speaking, Success Tagged: clubs, hidden secrets, human interest, ice breaker, Leadership, leadership experience, local club, public speaking, table topic, toastmaster, toastmasters, toastmasters international, world class

Using Keynote Remote With The iPad

Posted on October 27, 2011 Written by John Richardson 2 Comments

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 [...]