Dianna has sold over 4 million books for a reason. This book actually hurt. As I read Creating Personal Presence, I cringed because I discovered things I am doing wrong. For example, I assume when someone wonders aloud, “Why are gas prices so high?” that they truly want an historical and economic explanation.
Post-Conference To-Do List
Post-Conference To-Do List The National Speaker’s Association (the other NSA) holds a yearly convention that is beyond awesome. I learn from the sessions, meet smart and talented people, and get great platform and business ideas. I also leave with a To-Do...
Delivering Effective Presentations: Tricks Professional Speakers Know
Not everyone loves delivering speeches or presentations, so knowing a few tricks make it easier. In some instances, using power point or other visual aids is helpful. In other situations, an after dinner speech for example, the speech by itself reigns supreme…
30 Days of Gratitude – National Speakers Association Fall Conference 2009 Phoenix, AZ
I am returning from a National Speakers Association (NSA) conference in Phoenix, Arizona. (I know, who listens at Speakers Conferences? It begs the question.) What struck me was how many people, and I mean literally, every single person I spoke to, was willing to share their…
30 Days of Gratitude – The Elevator Speech
As I got into the elevator at the airport, I was struck with how fabulously happy and grateful I felt that moment. A friend dropped me off at the airport, other friends called to make sure I was going to the National Speakers Association conference, and still more friends called to see when I was returning…