Category : Pitching & Presenting

Conference Hosts Don’t Do This. Toastmasters, Please Stop!

Conference Hosts Don’t Do This. Toastmasters, Please Stop!

Fellow Toastmasters, I got a problem. It's contest season, so this problem is particularly acute, and if we want to be professional conference...

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Great Story. Wrong Hero. The Value of Being the Mentor.

Great Story. Wrong Hero. The Value of Being the Mentor.

So you're preparing for an important presentation or pitch, and you've crafted a great story. But do you have the wrong hero? Here's why it's more...

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Hey Toastmasters Tribe… Sometimes We Just Gotta’ Chill

Hey Toastmasters Tribe… Sometimes We Just Gotta’ Chill

Last year I had the honor to give a Talk at the hugely attended Inbound15 Conference in Boston. My session was during the first morning, so I had...

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How To Get A Great Introduction At A Conference

How To Get A Great Introduction At A Conference

Knowing how to get a great introduction at a conference can make a huge difference on your Talk's impact on the audience, as well as on your...

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Why We Give To Our Tribe: Toastmasters Road To Vegas

Why We Give To Our Tribe: Toastmasters Road To Vegas

The Toastmasters "Road To Vegas" event in London on Saturday left everyone - speakers and participants alike - glowing with human connection. It...

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The Love Coach & Brand Storytelling

In 2006, I was honored to become the Toastmasters European Humorous Speech Champion with my speech, "The Love Coach." I used numerous brand...

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Toastmasters Chisinau Conference – Storytelling Workshop

A quick video hello from Upstate New York to my Fellow Toastmasters in Chisinau, Moldova. I'm looking forward to being a part of your Spring 2015...

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Why Toastmasters Is The Ultimate Tribe Of Tribes

Why Toastmasters Is The Ultimate Tribe Of Tribes

If you've heard of Toastmasters but have never been to a meeting, forget what you think. Hang out with us for a bit, and you'll see why Toastmasters...

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One Question To Make Your Next Sales Pitch A Success

One Question To Make Your Next Sales Pitch A Success

If you want to make your next sales pitch a success, if you want to hit a home run with your next presentation, start with the one you just gave, and...

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Create Killer Presentation Openings That Grab Attention

Create Killer Presentation Openings That Grab Attention

How Tomatoes Took Their Breath Away! Albert was an expert in digital radio and was asked to present at an industry conference on...

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