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Have your say in National Speakers Association Awards of Excellence 2010

The professional standards of the National Speakers Association of AustraliaNSAA are of interest to Professional Speakers. One of the ways we can advocate our standards to the marketplace is through our national awards. The Keynote Presenter Award for Excellence recipients to date include; Peter… Continue

Added by Catherine White on November 2, 2009 at 5:28pm — No Comments

Guidelines to help you pitch a story for our TV Pilot Program

As I mentioned in my previous blog I will be in the States working on a TV Pilot for three months. We already have a number of solid interviews lined up, nevertheless, the population of one city in the Un… Continue

Added by Catherine White on September 20, 2009 at 7:30pm — 7 Comments

Visiting & Working in Columbus Ohio & New York on a TV Pilot & Social Media Programs for three months.

On October 15 I arrive in Columbus, Ohio for a couple of weeks before going to New York until my return to Columbus Shortly after New Years Eve. ( I return to Sydney on 15 January) One project I am working on is a TV Pilot. In broad terms the program is an Aussie Cultural Attache visiting and inter… Continue

Added by Catherine White on September 13, 2009 at 3:00am — 4 Comments

Speakers Beware - SCAMMERS targeting Speakers!

BELOW IS AN ALERT PUBLISHED ON THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL SPEAKERS BULLETIN BOARD If you receive any messages like the below copied IGNORE IT or you could face similar experiences to speakers who've reported their financial losses as a result of dealing directly with this g… Continue

Added by Catherine White on August 22, 2009 at 8:00am — 3 Comments

Give me a Microwave over a back rub any day

I have a confession to make. When I'm in an audience I groan when a Speaker gets me out of my seat to give my neighbor a back rub. Unless I'm sitting next to a really cute guy, this doesn't engage me!!! Audience participation from the outset is critical, so what is the secret to co… Continue

Added by Catherine White on August 16, 2009 at 2:30am — 3 Comments

A Social Media Bootcamp© to jump start your Professional Speaking Career

√ Do you want to jump-start your business? √ Do you want to overcome the present economic gloom?
 √ Do you want to be known as the one that solves your client's problems? 
√ Do you want to learn how to generate traffic to your website?
 √ Do you want to transform an outd
… Continue

Added by Catherine White on July 30, 2009 at 6:30am — 1 Comment

May I introduce you to my personal de-stress coach

SpeakerSite's a gold mine, a veritable wealth of talent and the friendliest network I've had the privilege to participate in. There's a number of stand out friends, one of whom is someone I admire immensely, Aila Accad… Continue

Added by Catherine White on July 21, 2009 at 1:00am — No Comments

Some Speakers ought to mind their own business!

The exhilaration experienced after landing our first paid gig is enough to propel any Speaker into a public speaking career. Oh the excitement of it all, but hold your horses, there’s more to becoming a Professional Speaker than landing a handful of gigs. The most critical t… Continue

Added by Catherine White on July 13, 2009 at 5:30am — 8 Comments

The key to writing a lively introduction for your next speaking gig

Well written introductions are an indispensable tool in a Public Speakers tool kit. A Speaker needs a creative and well thought out introduction in the same way a beautiful painting needs a frame. The principals of writing an introduction are similar to writing a press relea… Continue

Added by Catherine White on July 6, 2009 at 6:00am — 7 Comments

Happy Independence Day from Australia

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Added by Catherine White on July 4, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Overcome fear of Public Speaking Part III

How do you measure your success as a Speaker, do you believe audiences want perfection, and measure your worth by content alone? I used to put incredible pressure on myself (sometimes still do) to deliver a message full of content. I’d burn the midnight oil worrying a… Continue

Added by Catherine White on July 3, 2009 at 4:30am — 2 Comments

Overcome the fear of Public Speaking Part II

I’ve often listened to Speakers and thought "Wow, I could never be that smart, witty or entertaining.” For years I labored under the illusion I had to to be an intellectual giant with a razor sharp wit to be a Public Speaker. However, I’ve learned it’s not how clever I am, but wh… Continue

Added by Catherine White on July 2, 2009 at 4:30am — No Comments

Overcome the fear of Public Speaking Part I

When you stand up in front of people do you experience a knot in your stomach, sweaty palms and nearly pass out from anxiety? Giving presentations is a big part of business life, therefore overcoming performance anxiety is essential to building a successful business. The bi… Continue

Added by Catherine White on July 1, 2009 at 5:30am — 1 Comment

I hate public speaking

This is a lighthearted look at the common fears and anxieties shared by many Speakers, whatever their level of experience. The song was written and performed by singer/songwriter Barbara Mcafee. Continue

Added by Catherine White on June 30, 2009 at 5:00am — 1 Comment

TOP 20 TAKE AWAY TIPS FOR TWEETING JOURNALISTS

For decades live reporting from the Australian Parliament was banned, however twitter has changed not only the rules of reporting from the House, but political reporting in general. The Speaker of the House recently approved tweeting from the floor of the House of Representative… Continue

Added by Catherine White on June 23, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

So you wanna be the next Speaker Idol... well here's your chance to strut your stuff!

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Added by Catherine White on June 22, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

From poor and small beginnings to award winning TED Talker

When we're locked away in our dark room, it feels as if the world is passing us by. The time taken to get it right can be painstaking, and the road to the top look more like a meandering through the wilderness than a walk in the park. Jacek Utko is an inspiring example of so… Continue

Added by Catherine White on June 13, 2009 at 7:30am — 2 Comments

The worlds oldest blogger dies at 97 years of age

Old age has once again triumphed over youth and skill when ninety seven year old Spanish great-grandmother, Maria Amelia Lopez became an internet sensation. At ninety seven years of age, Maria attracted over 1,570,784 visits from bloggers and fans across five continents before h… Continue

Added by Catherine White on May 25, 2009 at 5:30am — No Comments

Is the F word in your vocabulary?

I have a confession to make, it's Sunday night and after a relaxing weekend, I need a little juicing up for a busy week ahead. Listening to others tell it like it is keeps me focused and single minded. Sam Silverstein talks about the f word with Donny Deutsch on CNBC on The… Continue

Added by Catherine White on May 24, 2009 at 7:30am — 4 Comments

Happy Memorial Day

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Added by Catherine White on May 21, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

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