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WSJ Women in the marketplace
The WSJ Women in The Workplace event this week tackled tough topics around how we work. Consider this: As our world continues to change, our workplace may never look like what it did pre-2020. And we are only beginning to learn the effects from the pandemic world on the modern
5 Tips to Land a Speaking Spot at SXSW
SXSW – held over two weeks in March each year – is a mashup of film, tech, music, education, and gaming festivals that draws more than 400,000 people to Austin, Texas. South By, as it’s known, is widely considered one of the best events for learning, networking and fun, and
Want to be a Great Podcast Guest? Tips From a Top Podcaster!
Like so many people, we’ve been listening to our share of podcasts over the past year. In fact 55% of the US population has listened to a podcast. One of the great things about podcasts is that you can multitask while listening and it’s an easy way to catch up
How To Land Your Dream Speaking Gig Tip #7: Great Delivery
Here’s a secret: Nobody was born a knockout speaker. It took having a real reason to show up, practice, and train to deliver a presentation that kept the audience engaged, enthusiastic and off their smartphones. As you prepare to take your personal brand on stage or in a virtual event,
How To Land Your Dream Speaking Gig Tip #6: Invest in Your Content
As charismatic as you are, without quality graphics and compelling visuals you’re going to be fighting an uphill battle for your audience’s attention. Too often we see a fresh and unique viewpoint diluted on-stage due to a lack of quality presentation materials. It doesn’t take a professional designer to make
How To Land Your Dream Speaking Gig Tip #5: Invite Your Community
One of the challenges of engaging narratives is that too often we find that we aren’t necessarily the right person to tell the story. Maybe your perspective is valid, interesting and engaging, but the nuances of the topic demand an alternative view or a devil’s advocate to truly open the