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;
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Added by Catherine White on November 2, 2009 at 5:28pm —
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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
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
BELOW IS AN ALERT PUBLISHED ON THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL SPEAKERS BULLETIN BOARDIf 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
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
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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 —
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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
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
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
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 —
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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
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
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 —
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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
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 —
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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