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This is a 5 and a half minute speech I gave as part of a Toastmasters demonstration at my Rotary Club last week. Here is what you can take away from it…
1. Public speaking can not only be effective for your business, but fun for you. You just need to practice, learn techniques and strategies, and gain “Stage Time” (courtesy of my pal, Darren LaCroix).
2. Humor is powerful if used correctly. Humor makes people laugh and listen. It evokes emotion and caring. And, it reduces anxiety and tension. You can effectively use humor in any business presentation, especially if it’s self-deprecating.
3. Record when you speak and put it on your You Tube channel. Get your message out to a broad audience so you can improve the condition of more people.
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Foresight 20/20 Episode #1 – Who Do You Love?
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Experience Weedin project Debuts on Friday with Pubic Speaking
The Experience Weedin Project kicks off on Friday with a one-hour webinar on how to gain new clients and revenue from public speaking. Here is the what you have to look forward to…
January 18th – Public Speaking to Build Your Brand and Grow Your Income
Speaking directly to buyers is the single most effective way to generate new business outside of strong referrals. Think of how dramatic that growth could be if you maximize your talents and speak with tremendous skill! This session will dissect how to be a dynamic speaker; how to properly use slides and other visuals; how to use personal stories and humor effectively; how to get paid to speak; and how to generate business from your audience.
In the agenda:
- Why speaking should be an integral part of your marketing for any consultant, executive coach, or entrepreneur
- How to effectively write and practice a speech to inspire an audience
- Slide Rules: How to turn dull into dynamic with slides
- Best Practices
- How to market to gain opportunities
- Getting paid to speak
If you do any speaking for business – including not for profit executives – you should be on this webinar. This program alone will return your investment on the series. Don’t delay, register TODAY.
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Extra Points (from Monday) – Who’s Watching You?
Who’s Watching You?
Television provides eyes all the time. The Presidential and Vice-Presidential debates, college and pro football coaches on the sideline, and reality television often catch those moments that were not meant to be seen. I will never forget President George H.W. Bush looking at his watch in the middle of the debate against soon to be President Clinton in a 1992 debate. It may have swung the election. During the current debates, pundits dissected even the smallest facial gestures of both candidates. Over the weekend of watching football, I caught many a four-letter word being bellowed by coaches that were meant for the players or officials to hear, not their grandmothers to see.
The lesson for you is this. As a leader, you are constantly being watched. Your employees have their eyes on you even when you think you are invisible. Your clients and prospects catch those innocuous body language and facial gestures. And, if you are a speaker, make no mistake that you can’t hide for even a second. Be aware of how you look; your manners; your gestures; and your body language. Be wary of how you are being judged because when you’re in a leadership, sales, or management position, you are being judged.
Who’s watching you and what are they seeing?
This week’s quote – “We think too small. Like the frog at the bottom of the well. He thinks the sky is only as big as the top of the well. If he surfaced, he would have an entirely different view.”
~Mao Tse-Tung
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Wisdom from Alan Weiss
with Alan in Providence earlier this year
Alan Weiss is the author of Million Dollar Consulting® and is the foremost authority on solo practitioner consulting. He’s also a really smart guy and my mentor! I follow his weekly memo that gets sent out on Mondays. Yesterday’s was really good and I want to share it with you…
This week’s focus point: No matter what your politics, the first Presidential debate showed that the camera is always on you; preparation is vital; energy is essential; rules are almost always broken at some point; and this is an age of instantaneous communication and viral opinion. What does that mean for us? Be careful about your non-verbal behavior, stay in the moment, frequently express interest, be physically and emotionally fit, and manage the messages you need to send. If you want to stand out in a crowd, you had better plan to look good while you’re standing there.
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A great lesson for all of us in business and life…
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Libby & Dan – Episode 5 Life Balance
The final episode of the recent Libby & Dan event for consultants and entrepreneurs in Seattle.
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Libby & Dan Redux: Episode 4 Passion/Competence/Market Need
Libby Wagner discusses the concepts that are required to have a successful career as a consultant and entrepreneur.
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Libby & Dan Redux: Episode 3 – More Value Based Fees
Dan Weedin waxing poetic on the importance of finding out objectives of your prospect in determining fees. From the work and brain of Libby and Dan’s mentor, Alan Weiss. Alan is the author of Million Dollar Consulting and 40+ other books, including several on Value Based fees.
The NW Master Mentor events are uplifting, entertaining and enlightening. The knowledge and information that I have learned is priceless. Libby and Dan’s presentation hit home with me in a very personal and introspective way. It was an excellent workshop all the way around, and I can’t wait for the next one.
Tess Wong – Seattle
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Libby & Dan Redux: Episode 2 – Marketing Gravity
Libby Wagner speaking on marketing gravity for consultants and entrepreneurs at the last Libby & Dan event on June 21st in Seattle.
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Libby & Dan Redux: Episode 1 – Value Based Fees
Dan Weedin talking Value based Fees at the Libby & Dan event on June 21st. The topic comes from the works and brains of Alan Weiss. Libby and Dan are Master Mentors for Alan.
If you are in the professional service business, especially as a consultant, coach, or speaker, watch this (and the remaining series). Hourly billing is bad for your clients and you. Find out why…
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