So You Want to Be A Speaker?
Like many people, you're intrigued by the speaking profession. So was I. Ten years ago, I was teaching English as a Second Language to adult immigrants and bored silly. I was looking around for a profession that would supplement my income. When my friend Danniel Star took a leave of absence from his teaching job, he started speaking to groups.
He was getting paid more as a speaker than as a teacher and he got to repeat his material! Sounded good to me. Danniel's first year as a speaker was a little lean financially, though. When his leave of absence was over, his old employer called him in for a new opening for a part-time position. Danniel agreed to an interview and then later called to cancel it.I thought he was nuts! I said "Danniel, you know speaking is not that secure a profession. It's good to have something to fall back on!" And he said something that changed my life.
He said, "Cathleen, when you have something to fall back on, you fall back!" It rang so true! I saw immediately and with a shock that the teaching job that I thought provided a financial cushion in fact was holding me back from pursuing my true talents and interests.Or, as Robert Allen, the author of Multiple Streams of Income puts it: "You can take the door marked ?security' or the door marked ?freedom'. Just remember that the door marked ?security' lies. The only security is found within yourself."A few months later, I quit my job, packed up my car, kissed my grown kids and friends goodbye and moved to a different part of the country to try my luck as a writer or speaker. It was a little unnerving to take the plunge in such a dramatic way but I'd been wanting to do it for a long time and finally, it was sink or swim time!Well, I was initially so na?ve about business and had so much to learn about the speaking profession that I certainly got dunked many times. I did everything the hard way and it's one way to learn quickly.
Ultimately, I thrived doing what I love to do. Because I was happier, my health immediately improved along with my outlook on life. Speaking to large groups of people has never come easily to me. It's a myth that speakers are extroverts. I'm not.
I'm pathologically shy, yet somehow the fact that I believe I have something to share gives me the impetus I need to plow right through the shyness and not only get up on stage but love it! The route I chose was kind of hair-raising and wouldn't necessarily work for everyone but there are many ways to get into professional speaking which I share with you in my book, Speaking for Money. You choose the right route for you!
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iPod Wireless Speakers and Headphones
The iPod seems to have induced a certain trend in the consumer electronics industry as many companies on the market rushed to manufacture accessories for the little device that allows you to take music with you wherever you go. Speakers and headphones were among the first choices as iPod accessories for consumer electronics companies. The next step was wireless speakers and headphones to allow more freedom of movement. We'll try to discuss the pros and cons of wireless peripherals for the iPod as well as the models that each wireless component works with.
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Logitech began marketing in 2005 a wireless headphone unit that works with any model of iPod that has a dock connector on the base. This feature is standard on all new models and is available on older models as well.The headphones use Bluetooth technology to connect to the iPod through an adapter that transmits the signal. They come with rechargeable batteries that supposedly can play up to eight hours...
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Speaker Conference for Speakers
Have you ever wondered where speakers go to improve their skill and learn about their business? They go to industry conferences just like any other business to listen to other speakers talk about their profession. Believe it or not, there is even a special association for speakers. The New England chapter of the National Speakers Association is one such group. They conduct monthly meeting as well as an annual conference for speakers. This year's Speakers Conference will be conducted in the Boston, MA area on April 8th & 9th.
Some of the seminar topics that are scheduled are not the normal ones you would expect to see at conferences. A sampling of some of the topics include, "Racing Around the Exploding Star" by Alan Weiss, PhD, CMC, CSP, "Big Planet, Small World - Connecting with People in the Internet Age" by Jerry Gitchel, "Beyond Tomorrow: The Future Is NOT What It Used to Be!" By Terry J. van der Werff, DPhil, CMC, and "It's Time to Invest in Yourself" with Tina Dupree, PhD,...
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Affiliate Summit Affiliate Marketing Conference Announces Call for Speakers for January 2007 in Las Vegas
Berkeley Heights, NJ (ContentDesk) August 1, 2006 -- The Affiliate Summit Convention will be held January 21-23, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Affiliate Summit is presented by Shawn Collins and Missy Ward and provides the unique opportunity for affiliate marketing professionals to gather and learn from one another in a cooperative environment. The goal of the Affiliate Summit is to create a learning environment and networking opportunity that facilitates the exchange of information about affiliate marketing issues.Educational sessions at the Affiliate Summit will be in the following formats: debates, panel discussions, solo presentations, expert Q&A, and roundtable discussions.Affiliate Summit will have multiple tracks targeted to affiliates and merchants, and the conference is looking for presentations that will educate and inform attendees about online marketing issues directly relevant to affiliate marketers, especially presentations on the following topics:- Blogs & RSS- Data feeds-...
Affiliate Summit Affiliate Marketing Conference Announces Call for Speakers for January 2007 in Las Vegas
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Affiliate Summit Affiliate Marketing Conference Announces Call for Speakers for January 2007 in Las Vegas
Berkeley Heights, NJ (ContentDesk) August 1, 2006 -- The Affiliate Summit Convention will be held January 21-23, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Affiliate Summit is presented by Shawn Collins and Missy Ward and provides the unique opportunity for affiliate marketing professionals to gather and learn from one another in a cooperative environment. The goal of the Affiliate Summit is to create a learning environment and networking opportunity that facilitates the exchange of information about affiliate marketing issues.Educational sessions at the Affiliate Summit will be in the following formats: debates, panel discussions, solo presentations, expert Q&A, and roundtable discussions.Affiliate Summit will have multiple tracks targeted to affiliates and merchants, and the conference is looking for presentations that will educate and inform attendees about online marketing issues directly relevant to affiliate marketers, especially presentations on the following topics:- Blogs & RSS- Data feeds-...
Affiliate Summit Affiliate Marketing Conference Announces Call for Speakers for January 2007 in Las Vegas
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Next Day Flower Delivery
In some cases, you need flowers delivered on short notice but not necessarily the same day. Many companies offer next day flower delivery and are often happy to accommodate your needs. As with any other order for flower delivery you place, be sure to understand the company's specific terms of service. You should always know the details of what you are purchasing, be it flowers or any other product.
Most florists are willing to accept orders for next day flower deliveries but work...
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Las Vegas Packages
Las Vegas has everything to offer, from the glitzy world-class entertainment to the fine dining and shopping experiences; from the golf and tennis to the museums and art shows?Vegas has something for everyone.
Vacationing in Vegas can be confusing and expensive. Package holidays provide a hassle-free and economical holiday experience, where one does not need to bother with details such as airlines and room rates. There are hundreds of packages to choose from, offered by different...
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Historical '1917' Pricing Returns to Classic Napa Valley Wine Country Hotel & Spa
(ContentDesk) October 17, 2005 -- Historical 1917 Pricing Returns to Classic Napa Valley Wine Country Hotel & Spa.Enjoy original tariff pricing from 1917, and save on a unique spa experience when the Historic Mount View Hotel & Spa in Calistoga, California celebrates its 93rd year of operation with a Historic Birthday Package.The Birthday Package offers a tariff of thirty-five cents ($.35) per guest room on the third night when a guest stays two previous nights at regular rates. Big spenders...
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CompTEC Computer Career Center Veterans Counselor Retires
(ContentDesk) December 9, 2005 -- Steve Hatch, President and CEO of PC Training Institute, Inc. announced today, the retirement of James A. VanDerWoude, Senior Account Executive. Mr. VanDerWoude, a disabled Vietnam War veteran, retired due to increasing health complications.
During his time with CompTEC, James specialized in helping veterans utilize their Montgomery GI Bill benefits and a grant available from GIBillTraining.com to cover 100% of their tuition expenses for Microsoft (MCSE...
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Southwest Airlines Offers Cheap Airfares as Low as $39 One-Way
Dallas, TX (ContentDesk) July 5, 2005 -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) gives people the Freedom to Fly across the nation with spectacular low fares. In honor of our nation's birthday, Southwest Airlines is offering southwest.com-only airfares as low as $39 one-way with a 14-day advance purchase. Fares range from $39 to $149 one-way and vary by destination and day of travel. To book these amazing cheap airfares available only at southwest.com, go to:
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Toyota Corolla: Still One of America?s Most Trusted Cars
A carryover from the previous year, 2005, the 2006 Toyota Corolla is a four-door, 5-passenger family sedan, or sports sedan. It is made available in four trims, which ranges from the CE to the XRS. When this vehicle was introduced, the CE has been equipped with a standard 1.8 liter, I4, 126-horsepower engine that has the capability to achieve 32-mpg when in the city, and 41-mpg if driving on the highway. Standard for the line is a 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive, however, a...
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