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Presentation SuperSummit: How to Deliver a TED Talk (Interview)

Posted on May 12, 2014 Written by admin Leave a Comment

Here is a link to my session at  Marco Montemagno's Presentation Super Summit.  I believe you will need to complete a registration form, but it is worth it for free access to all past talks as well as 19 public speaking experts including: Nick … [Continue reading]

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Alternatives to TED Talks in 2014

Posted on April 18, 2014 Written by admin 4 Comments

I'm a huge fan of TED Talks.  However, TED is not the only game in town for watching great speakers with great ideas.  Here are some other free options: 1. 99u Comment: I attend this excellent conference every year. It is nearly identical to TED … [Continue reading]

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How to Pitch Your Startup to Investors

Posted on January 21, 2014 Written by admin Leave a Comment

10 steps for crafting a story to pitch your entrepreneurial startup idea to investors using Square, AirBnB, and DropBox as examples. http://www.slideshare.net/JeremeyDonovan/pitch-slide-share   … [Continue reading]

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How to Pitch An Idea

Posted on January 18, 2014 Written by admin 1 Comment

While TED Talks offer excellent examples of extended pitches, I'm always on the lookout for compelling examples of pitches that are more relevant to business, especially entrepreneurship.  I found a great example in the Stanford eCorner … [Continue reading]

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Charts Should Prove Your Point, No More and No Less

Posted on January 11, 2014 Written by admin Leave a Comment

One of my favorite blogs, 99u, recently called my attention to an excellent study conducted by Chegg and Harris Interactive. The study concluded, "there is a disconnect between students' perceived proficiency of their soft skills like leadership, … [Continue reading]

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10 Most Popular The Moth Stories Of All Time

Posted on December 20, 2013 Written by admin 13 Comments

Though not nearly as well known as TED, The Moth is gaining momentum as a platform for great storytelling.  The range of TED Talks is broadly inclusive of personal storytelling as well as high minded ideas grounded in social and scientific research. … [Continue reading]

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