Do you know how most speakers, managers and committee chairs wrap up their presentations and meetings? “Thank you for listening.” “We’re out of time. That’s it for today,” or “If you have any questions, please let me know.”…
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Never Start Your Presentation with “First, Let Me Tell You About Myself”
I have actually SEEN audience members roll their eyes as soon as a speaker says, “First, let me tell you a little about myself.” Why? #1. It’s rarely a little. It’s often a litany of…
60 Inspiring Quotes from Women Leaders, Entrepreneurs and Founders
“Life may give you a cactus, but you don’t have to sit on it.” – Joyce Meyers A prospective client sent me his power point deck for his upcoming presentation. He asked for my feedback…
Share Your Story
A client preparing a presentation told me, “I know it’s important to share stories, but I don’t have any.” I told her, “We ALL have stories. Stories are simply the intriguing things that happen to or…
Jessica Alba on her SerenDestiny® at SXSW
So far, one of the most intriguing aspects of SXSW is the BACK-STORY behind how these entrepreneurial visionaries created their break-out business. For example, actress Jessica Alba had an allergic reaction to an ingredient in…
Why It’s Worth Making – and Keeping – New Year’s Resolutions
“I have heard every excuse in the book – except a good one.” –Bob Greene During dinner at an end-of-the-year conference in Charleston, SC, I asked my seat-mate, “What are your New Year’s resolutions?…
Want to Get the Attention of Your Convention Audiences?
“I have found there is no substitute for paying attention.” – TV anchor Diane Sawyer Unfortunately, in today’s culture of impatience and distraction, it can be challenging to motivate people to pay attention…
Is the Light On in Your Eyes? How to Lead a Life of SerenDestiny
I recently spoke for a national convention on the topic of “Is the Light On In Your Eyes?” I started by saying many of us spend more time reflecting on what movie to watch this…
Top 30 Quotes on Curiosity and Creativity
“Creativity is simply connecting new dots in new ways.” – Sam Horn, Intrigue Expert If you’e read any of my books or attended any of my presentations, you already know I love quotes. Why? Pithy,…
How to Create a Unique Niche
“When you’re one-of-a-kind, you have no competition.” – Sam Horn, author of POP! and Got Your Attention? Do you wish you could: * figure out what makes you original? * clarify the secret sauce that…