There are over 90,000 professional/trade associations in the United States – and they all want speakers at their meetings – typically free speakers. I have been on both ends of the pro bono speaking gig. I have been the person at the lectern giving the pro bono presentation and the poor schlub (AKA “Director of [...]
When I became a professional speaker back in 2002 I decided that I needed some help, so I joined the National Speakers Association of Australia (NSAA). Many people join a Toastmasters group. Both are ideal in their own way. NSAA teaches you “how to run a speaking business”, while Toastmasters teaches you “how to speak.” [...]
Recently I visited a business that was in trouble. Sales were down. I asked them to give me their standard sales spin and within minutes it was obvious what the problem was. They were talking about the benefits, and selling the features. It should be the other way around. Liken this to buying a car. [...]
There has been a debate raging recently about facts, statistics, and data around Laughter, Humor, and Laughter Yoga. Having completed a Research Study with Deakin University last year, I now understand why they are so important. Because others believe they are. My personal challenge has been to define what facts are relevant, to what group, [...]
Just recently I did a laughter presentation to a group of around 80 people. I did my usual format that has always worked well in the past. After receiving GRRREAT feedback from several people at the end I was challenged by a lady who said that what I said was “wrong and dangerous”. She alerted [...]
Just a few weeks ago I found an article in the business section of The Australian newspaper with this headline to it. Needless to say it caught my attention as my focus with laughter is to the business world. It talked about Positive Psychology as a wise investment, and then goes on to talk about [...]
