| 211 | Tips On Being An Independent Consultant Preview: 1)Do Your Budget Projections Every business has to have a proper system of budgetary planning. This is vital because you do not want to lose a potential contract because you can’t afford to take a plane flight to sign it! If you are unsure, it will be advisable to meet up with friends in the same industry. But do your homework first and check if... (more) Published By: Colin Ong TS Submitted: 07 January,2002 |
| 212 | A PUBLIC RESPONSE TO TERRORISM NEEDED FROM OUR CORPORATE LEADERS Preview: Awakening to the sunshine of an early autumn day, America had no idea of the tragic scenario about to unfold before a shocked nation. Four commercial airliners filled with everyday travelers, business executives to families with children were about to be highjacked and purposely flown into landmark buildings to kill or maim both those onboard... (more) Published By: John Di Frances Submitted: 15 January,2002 |
| 213 | REFLECTIONS: WHAT IS TO COME? Preview: Welcome to December. The home stretch of a year which has shown us that terrible things do happen to good people just minding their own business. At the same time, we've seen that good common people can become better than anyone could have believed when the mission they find themselves in becomes greater than all their days combined. As years end... (more) Published By: David Stoddard Submitted: 15 January,2002 |
| 214 | Paint a Rosy Picture Preview: You want more bookings. And higher fees. In this short article, I reveal the true story of the strategies I used to get both- and how you can do it too, starting tomorrow morning: She let me into her living room cautiously, curiously. I quickly selected where I'd put the lamp. If I were to get this dollar-down-dollar-when-you-catch-me account op... (more) Published By: Burt Dubin Submitted: 29 January,2002 |
| 215 | 7 Ways To Capture Wisdom From Your Coach Preview: A coach is a modern-day mentor. In Greek legend, Mentor was a friend of Odysseus. As advisor, sage, and counselor he was entrusted with the education of Telemachus, the son of Odysseus. A coach is a faithful, wise, devoted advisor and teacher. A coach is a loyal resource. A coach engages experience and sagacity in the service of whoever chooses ... (more) Published By: Burt Dubin Submitted: 29 January,2002 |
| 216 | The Master Speaker Preview: If you would converse with me, said Francois Voltaire, first define your terms. master n. (1.) a revered leader, (2.) an artist or performer of consummate skill (3.) One whose work serves as a model or ideal. speaker n. (1.) one who speaks, educates, or trains. Many people stand before audiences and speak, educate, or train. What qualities ... (more) Published By: Burt Dubin Submitted: 30 January,2002 |
| 217 | The 21st Century Speaker's Journey Preview: Everyone who creates personal success as a 21st century speaker-is a hero. We battle with dragons. We grapple with demons. With emotional and psychological monsters. Like Theseus embroiled in the maze on the island of Crete, millennia ago, wrestling with, and slaying the dreaded Minotaur. Like David facing Goliath armed with only a slingshot and 5... (more) Published By: Burt Dubin Submitted: 30 January,2002 |
| 218 | The Speaker As Leader Preview: There they are. All 50 of them. All 500 of them. Or all 5000 of them. Your audience sits yearning for your words. Looking at you. Waiting for you to show them the way, Hoping you bring illumination. Longing for answers. Hungering for direction. Someone arranged for you to be there. Because you are one who knows. Because you can open their eyes.... (more) Published By: Burt Dubin Submitted: 30 January,2002 |
| 219 | Profit From Woody's Wisdom Preview: "90% of success is showing up." These words, attributed to Woody Allen, pack a lot of success savvy. So when Stan Rapp and Tom Collins write on marketing, I show up. I showed up last week, all eyes and ears, scanned their street-smarts, compared their stuff with my front-line findings, captured some correlations. Here they are: 1. Love your... (more) Published By: Burt Dubin Submitted: 30 January,2002 |
| 220 | How To Speak From a Higher Level of Being Preview: Relax, I'm not going to get airy-fairy on you. We'll stay grounded. We'll stay rooted in the practical realities of building your business as an expert who speaks. Picture this- The wise sailor accepts the winds and tides as they are. The wise sailor doesn't try to change the winds and tides. The wise sailor engages the winds and tides to mo... (more) Published By: Burt Dubin Submitted: 31 January,2002 |
| 221 | Get Your Feet Wet This Way Preview: So you want to be a speaker! You want to present Keynotes and seminars. You want the travel and adventure. You want to stay and to speak in the nicest hotels. You want to meet lots of new people, interesting people. Speak for public seminar companies! Are you willing to work hard for modest money? Would you like a speaking/ seminar business ... (more) Published By: Burt Dubin Submitted: 31 January,2002 |
| 222 | How To Make Yourself The Major Presence In Your Market Now! Preview: There's so much to know when you choose to make yourself the major speaking or training presence in your market. So, the best I can do in this space is deliver what-to guidance. Think of this as a General Session, rather than a seminar! Picture yourself as the Campbell's of canned soups, the Kellogg's of corn flakes, the Heinz of ketchup, t... (more) Published By: Burt Dubin Submitted: 31 January,2002 |
| 223 | "Break Free Now" Preview: Every outstanding achievement starts with a minority of one. When Mohammed Ali announced I am the greatest, only he believed it. And he believed it from the marrow of his bones. Then he prepared himself. He practiced, drilled, rehearsed. Just as you are to do. He strengthened his muscles as he strengthened his resolve. Just as you are to do. He b... (more) Published By: Burt Dubin Submitted: 03 February,2002 |
| 224 | Tools Of The Speaking Trade Preview: Wireless Mike, overheads or slides, laser pointer, excellent handout materials -- these are some of the tools of the speaking trade. Are they the most meaningful tools in your toolbox? I think not. Yes, they matter. They matter a lot, as do other implements. But they're not the most meaningful tools. The 7 most meaningful tools of our trade, tool... (more) Published By: Burt Dubin Submitted: 03 February,2002 |
| 225 | You Are Your Product Preview: Books. Audio albums. Video demos. CD-ROM. Interactive education instruments. Training-in-a-box. Learn anytime, anywhere. At your own pace. Much is written, most of it true, about the importance of developing your product line. For BOR sales. For your catalog. For passive income. Let's take a look at another aspect of product development. Let's lo... (more) Published By: Burt Dubin Submitted: 03 February,2002 |
| 226 | How To Make Yourself a Successful One-of-a-kind Resouce in Your Industry Preview: A touch of background first: A successful, journeyman level speaker, serving associations and corporations, I routinely received fees of $3000 to $5000-6000 for 1 to 3 hours of programs. I got 1 or 2 bookings a week. What does this mean to you: Start by being truly outstanding at what you do. Build a solid foundation. Stand out from all oth... (more) Published By: Burt Dubin Submitted: 03 February,2002 |
| 227 | Training Coordinator Preview: Your Vehicle Bubble - You are driving in a queue of traffic travelling at about 10 k/ph. Suddenly and unexpectedly the vehicle behind hits you. Whose fault is it? Legally - the person behind you say. Well that's partly true, BUT… A defensive driver is aware of what is happening 360 degrees around their vehicle. This space is called your "vehicle... (more) Published By: Mick Farmer Submitted: 17 February,2002 |
| 228 | 7 Ways to be a Great Speaker Preview: 1. Be Yourself It's great to watch other successful speakers, to see what they do and how they do it. To be a great speaker in your own right requires you to develop your own style, to speak using your own voice. Be yourself when you speak and you can't help but be successful. 2. Be Bold You might think that it takes boldness just to stand up... (more) Published By: Jim M. Allen Submitted: 19 March,2002 |
| 229 | 10 Tips to Preparing a Super Speech Preview: 1. Start early. If you have to give a speech, start preparing it sooner not later. The more time you have to prepare, the more confident you'll be. 2. Research your audience. Find out everything you can about WHO you will be speaking to.... What things do your audience members have in common? What are the challenges they face? What is their... (more) Published By: Jim M. Allen Submitted: 19 March,2002 |
| 230 | 10 Lessons of the 2002 Winter Olympics Preview: 1. Sometimes, the number 1 is the biggest number there is. Eleven countries in the 2002 Winter Olympics were represented by a "team" of just one athlete. To these athletes, from countries like Cameroon, India, and South Africa, the glory was not just competing for the medals, but in representing their sport, and their countries with pride. 2. Th... (more) Published By: Jim M. Allen Submitted: 19 March,2002 |