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Professional Associations: Gold Mines or Coal Mines?
Soon after former history professor George Bates opened Bates and Associates, a one-man consulting practice in Germantown, MD, he realized that he would h... Read more
National Speakers Association
Recent Articles about National Speakers Association
Forget the Glitz -- Deliver the Gold
What do the Pentagon, corporate CEOs, and Patricia Fripp have in common? We all deplore the current trend toward replacing solid presentation content with... Read more
Captivate Audiences with Powerful Presentations
Today's audiences have short attention spans. They are stimulation junkies. Their television habits have coined a new term -- channel surfing. With the ad... Read more
How can I market speaking and consulting services?
Marketing & Advertising mentor Lisa H. Buksbaum responds to the following question from an inc.com user: I just started a busine... Read more
Get Publicity and Bolster Profits through Public Speaking
One of the best ways to promote your product or service and expand your customer base is also one of the cheapest. Interested? It's public speaking. I kno... Read more
Writing and Organizing a Winning Speech
How do I organize my talk? There are two basic outlines that work well for the beginning speaker. The Alc... Read more
Polishing and Rehearsing for a Perfect Presentation
Editor's note: This article is the third in a series on preparing and presenting the perfect speech. If you have questions or comments regarding this ... Read more
Deliver a Stellar Speech
The big day has come. You're ready to deliver your talk. But you need to do a few final things before facing your audience. Check in ... Read more
Conquer Distractions When Delivering a Speech
Editor's note: This article is the fifth in a series on preparing and presenting the perfect speech. If you have questions or comments regarding this ... Read more
Consider a Career in Public Speaking
Editor's note: This article is the sixth and final article in a series on preparing and presenting the perfect speech. If you have questions or commen... Read more
Prepare and Present the Perfect Speech
Get Publicity and Bolster Profits through Public Speaking Why speak publically? What ca... Read more
Written Any Good Books Lately?
More CEOs are putting pen to paper, turning the book into a new kind of business card. Read more
Business for Sale: An Audio-Book Publisher for $1.14 Million
Three years ago, Bryan Heathman joined forces with his friend Chris Widener, a motivational speaker and the author of books such as T... Read more
Speaking Their Language Even When You Don't
Now I know why my friends are so interested in speaking abroad. It is a rewarding, exhilarating, ego-building experience, even when the audience doesn't s... Read more
Five Surefire Tips for Great Speeches
Come out punching! Grab your audience's attention. One way is to make a startling statement. Fora recent speech to th... Read more
Get an Extra Edge at Networking Events
We all attend events promoted as the perfect format to make new contacts and develop potential business relationships. I'm always amazed at how many talen... Read more
Criticism: Turning Gripes into Growth
No one enjoys being criticized. Yet, if you want to succeed,you have to overcome all your natural instincts and actively seek outfeedback, good and bad.Read more
Short and Sweet: Mastering Quick Presentations
You have to make a major presentation, and suddenly you're asked if you can get your message across in five minutes! Don't panic. For today's television g... Read more
Solving the Problem of Prespeech Jitters
Q: How do you handle the anticipation of waiting your turn to make a speech? A: Many participants ask th... Read more
Slowing Down when You Speak Too Fast
Q: How can you slow yourself down when you're speaking too fast in a presentation? A: Being aware of spe... Read more
The Art and Business of Motivational Speaking
If the podium is calling your name, you should get to know Josh Shipp, a one-man school in the art and business of motivational speaking. Read more
Reader Mail: March 2011
Responses to recent articles, including our feature on "Entrepreneurs We Love," and Meg Cadoux Hirshberg's column on how running a business that serves a hig... Read more
Adam Witty, Founder of Advantage Media Group
When Adam Witty was eight years old, his father was laid off from his job at AIG. "Rather than find another job, he decided he wa... Read more
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