If you’re like 81% of Americans, someday you’d like to write a book. But, if you’re like about 99% of those aspiring authors, you won’t. Thanks to NSA Carolinas for presenting “Author Buffet: All Things Book” with book publishing tips for speakers and consultants from expert authors like Stan Phelps […]
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Inviting you to register for a webinar that teaches how professional speakers can perfect PR to book more gigs and grow their consulting business. I’ll share tips and strategies to attract attention, build business and connect with key communities. How Can Professional Speakers Perfect PR to Book More Gigs? “The […]
I’m excited to present at Association Forum’s Holiday Showcase! WIll you be there? Let me know so we can meet up!! Speaking to associations is a great way to get out in front of new audiences. Most associations have a communications person who will publicize your appearance to their members […]
Do your presentational skills need some finessing? Check out 15 ways to improve your delivery, slides and imagery to effectively engage your audience and convincingly communicate your message. What tips and tools would you add? A version of this post first appeared on the MPI CAC blog. 2014 Speaker Resources: 15 Ways […]
Repeat after me: “Take me to the future.” Now, how do we get there? On February 20 and 21, you can travel to the future of meetings and events at TechCon 2014. Presented by Meeting Professionals International Chicago Chapter [MPI-CAC], TechCon takes place at the UIC Forum located at 725 W. Roosevelt […]
What better way to plan out your year than in a workshop with professional peers? That’s what’s happening on January 24 when I’ll be conducting a social media marketing workshop for the Illinois Association of Park Districts / Illinois Park and Recreation Association‘s annual conference. Wow – how the world […]
Are you a meeting planner – or a meeting supplier – in the Chicago area who’s looking to learn, network and advance your business or career? Then, you won’t want to miss the Meeting Professional International Chicago Area Chapter [MPI-CAC] annual educational conference, called EdCon, on November 14. Disclosure: I […]
“Don’t pay any attention to what they write about you. Just measure it in inches.” Andy Warhol For PR folks, inches have given away to clicks, comments, community engagement and conversions. If you’re not familiar with them yet, check out the seven Barcelona principles, a declaration of standards and practices to guide measurement […]
It’s not every day that I get asked to speak somewhere as fun as Lincoln Park Zoo. But, that’s where I’ll be on August 21. My challenge? Taking meeting planners on a social media safari. What better place to do that than at Lincoln Park Zoo? One of the nation’s […]
On January 25 and 26, I’ll be presenting two programs at the 2013 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights annual conference. Thanks to Joan Scovic, marketing and sponsorship coordinator at the Palatine Park District, for recruiting me to be a speaker. Wow – how the world has changed since this social media and marketing presentation […]
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