so you think you can speak: from proposal to podium
DESCRIPTION
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”.TRANSCRIPT
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PRESENTED BY...2
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COURTNEY HAMMONS3
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WINCreating Magic
by Lee Cockerell Former Vice President of
Walt Disney World
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Once Upon A Time
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Once Upon A Time
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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Once Upon A Time
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Once Upon A Time
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Once Upon A Time
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 [email protected]
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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 [email protected] 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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