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Public speaking is what you make it
A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” Hunter S. Thompson About 30 years ago, I was in a relatively small audience invited to a Hunter...
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Nine quick tips on public speaking venue opportunities
If you haven’t shared your passion, knowledge, charity cause or business ideas in front of an audience or have done so and felt you flopped, there are many ways you can get more comfortable and...
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No I don’t “got to”: phrases that make me cringe
There are certain phrases that make me cringe. “You’ve got to . . .” is one of them. It’s not just the grammar usage, but the message. I often hear speakers, consultants and others providing guidance...
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Hit the road for great small business networking opportunities
Some of the best small business networking opportunities I’ve uncovered is by attending conferences. There’s nothing like that face-time to solidify relationships, gain new perspectives on an...
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Smart small business owners watch great public speakers
There’s something about a well-done speech that stays with you. As a small business owner, professional writer and marketing consultant, I’m always on the lookout for communication done well. Public...
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Good interviews involve preparation
For anyone looking to build an audience, interviews area great way to extend reach. Provided you give some thought to how you’ll orchestrate them before you go live. These can be delivered as written,...
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Networking for introverts and novices
Whether you’re uncomfortable in groups, new to an organization or struggling with an introverted nature that saps your energy when you’re around other people, there are easy ways to grow your reach,...
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Parodies offer great small business marketing insights
Pat Kelly presented at the annual This is That Talks in Whistler, B.C. this April. It’s an obvious spoof on TED Talks (lasting 4 minutes instead of eighteen). What’s most interesting about this...
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