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September 24, 2019 By Sonja Stetzler

Speaking Gigs Can Be Improved By Using Improv

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Improv Techniques Can Bring New Life To Your Speaking Engagements In August I attended the Applied Improvisation Network’s annual conference in Stony Brook, New York. Applied Improvisation is the practice of applying and developing the same skills that actors or musicians use, but in contexts that are not linked to the stage. I find the […]

Filed Under: Communication Skills, Conference Speaker, Ignite Presentation, Improv, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking, Speaker Coach, Speaking Coach, Speaking Tips, Spoken Communication, TradeShow Speaker Tagged With: dynamic speaking using improv, Improv techniques for speakers

June 25, 2019 By Sonja Stetzler

Choosing A Videographer For Your Speaking Presentation

A Video Of  Your Speaking Presentation Can Enhance Your Worth What to Know Before Hiring a Videographer: Most of us are aware that a good speaker video is a must-have for marketing yourself as a speaker. Meeting planners evaluate your speaking style, your content, and how you effectively connect with an audience. One of the […]

Filed Under: Conference Speaker, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking, Speaker Coach, Speaking Coach, Speaking Goals, Speaking Tips, TradeShow Speaker Tagged With: Videography for Speaking Presentation, Videpgaraphy as Marketing Tool for Speakers

May 28, 2019 By Sonja Stetzler

Four Tips For Speaking Presentation Success

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Training For Your Speaking Presentation Will Deliver Success Climbing Stairs – How it Parallels Speaking Success: Back in February, my core strength instructor at the Y asked our class if there was anyone who would like to be on her team for the annual Stair Climbing event in our city. It is a fundraiser that […]

Filed Under: Conference Speaker, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking, Speaker Coach, Speaking Coach, Speaking Goals, Speaking Tips, TradeShow Speaker Tagged With: Preparing before presentations, Speaking Tips, Training before presentations

April 23, 2019 By Sonja Stetzler

Ethical Communications in Speaking Presentations

How Do Speakers Promote And Demonstrate Ethics Ethical communication is important in every interaction we have with others. It is the mainstay of a civil and democratic society. As I listen, teach and coach clients, I can’t help but wonder if we have lost our ethical grounding? Ethics in communication as defined in the National […]

Filed Under: Communication Skills, Conference Speaker, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking, Speaker Coach, Speaking Coach, Speaking Tips, Speech Writing, Spoken Communication, Written Communication Tagged With: ethics in speaking, Professionalism and honesty and responsibility are ethical

January 23, 2019 By Sonja Stetzler

Focus On Depth, Not Breadth In Your Work

Become an expert in your field, narrow your presentation material

Speakers Get Clear And Specific About Your Topic – Become The Expert Ensure a successful speaking business with this professional speaking recipe. The following are 3 key ingredients emerging speakers need to cultivate: 1. Deepen your expertise. Is your topic too broad, such as leadership or health? Do you speak on 12 different topics? If yes, you […]

Filed Under: Presentation Tips, Public Speaking, Speaker Coach, Speaking Coach, Speaking Tips Tagged With: become an expert in your field, Narrow your presentation topics, prune things that are not productive

December 20, 2018 By Sonja Stetzler

Speaker’s End of Year Review

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Speakers, how do you reflect on  your presentation year and plan for the new year? Last year, many readers responded positively to my “Weekly Win” jar, where at the end of each week, I write down my weekly wins on a Post-it note and add them to the jar. By the end of the year, […]

Filed Under: Communication Skills, Conference Speaker, Public Speaking, Speaker Coach, Speaking Coach, Speaking Goals, Speaking Tips Tagged With: Appreciation for presenters accomplishments, Motivation for speakers daily accomplishments

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