I have been booking and coaching speakers since 1982 and here is what I have observed: The best speakers do not fill the air with a lot of words - they make the space for audience to tell them what they need to know. The best speakers ask, "what do you need to really hear from me to give you what yo
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Here is what I have noticed about "strong professional speakers:" They don't talk about being a speaker until they ask about the other person. They have a first-class media kit that reflects their fee level. They do some no-fee programs each year. They have a database of professionals whom they can
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The present economy, financial crisis, and mortgage meltdown disturbs, angers and frightens many of us. And, yet, we still can choose to be enthusiastic about our role in making things better for ourselves, our business, our families, our communities. Enthusiasm is a much better option than despair.
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