so you think you can speak: from proposal to podium

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So You Think You Can Speak? This presentation takes you from proposal to podium! I’ll teach you about the critical steps of selecting a topic, writing you proposal, knowing presenter etiquette, getting comfortable with AV and getting started! After we’re through, you’ll be ready for the podium! This presentation was delivered live at the Spring 2012 Regional Meeting of the Association of Bridal Consultants on 4/2/12 in St Louis, MO: "Gateway to Building Your Bridal Business”.

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PRESENTED BY...2

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COURTNEY HAMMONS3

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Twitter  ContestMention @aMagical on Twitter during this session and you could

WINCreating Magic

by Lee Cockerell Former Vice President of

Walt Disney World

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Courtney Hammons P.B.C.Over 9 years with the Walt Disney CompanyExperience, vision, enthusiasm, integrity, energy Personalized serviceAnd a bit of Disney Magic

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A Magical AffairSpecializing in one-of-a-kind signature events!An intimate dinner for two...A destination wedding for 100...Or a Grand Gala for 1000…We make Dreams come true!

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Once  Upon  A  Time

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Selecting  a  Topic

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Selecting  a  Topic

• Know the conference• Know your audience• Your subject—your passion• Review conference workshop history

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Selecting  a  Topic

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Titles  That  Tantalize

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Titles  That  Tantalize

• Attention grabbing• Creative Tie-ins• Purpose

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Proposal  Writing

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Proposal  Writing

• Write from the heart• Communicate your objective• Share your qualifications• Offer tangible deliverables

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Presenter  Etiquette

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Presenter  Etiquette

• What to expect• Speaker agreement• AV requirements• Bio and head shot• How to dress

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Get  Comfortable  with  AV  

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Get  Comfortable  with  AV  

• Self-admission• Learn the tools

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Get  Comfortable  with  AV  

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Get  Comfortable  with  AV  

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Where  to  Start

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Where  to  Start

• Local ABC chapter• Local Chamber of Commerce• Church groups• Colleges

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Where  to  Start

• Local ‘women in business’ networking groups• Your pet• The mirror• Watch great presenters for ideas

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Contact  Me

Courtney Hammons P.B.C.A Magical Affair615.465.2069aMagicalAffair.comFacebook.com/AmagicalAffair@aMagical on TwitterCourtney@aMagicalAffair.com

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Slideshare

Access this and other presentations of mine on Slideshare.View, download, save and print.www.Slideshare.net/aMagicalAffair

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Presentation  Design

Presentation design by:Brad PoelFootprint Consulting Groupbrad@FootprintConsultingGroup.comMake a lasting impression | Increase your footprintwww.Slideshare.net/bpoel

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Q&A

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Q&A

• Who comes to mind when you think of great presenters?• Other questions?

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