Category Archives: Speaking and Presenting

Conference News column, August 2011

Posted on August 1, 2011 by richardjohn

A recent video doing the rounds showed an Australian reporter interviewing the Dali Lama, and trying a joke; “would you go to a pizza restaurant and ask for one with everything?” The revered religious leader, whose English is quite passable, … Continue reading →

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MPI One+ magazine (guest columnist)

Posted on May 7, 2011 by richardjohn

“Good morning ladies and gentleman and Chair, whose name I’ve already forgotten. I’d like to start my presentation by completely failing to give you any clear objectives about my speech, or emphasizing any benefits that could accrue to you by … Continue reading →

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Conference News column, May 2011

Posted on May 7, 2011 by richardjohn

As one of my hats is as a Speaker, and another is as a trainer of Speakers, I thought this month I’d share some tips on how to remember what to say when you’re on stage. It’s a question I … Continue reading →

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Lights, Camera, Action (part 1)

Posted on May 2, 2011 by richardjohn

You can’t have missed the rise of video around conferences and events, with more conferences taking the TED approach and seamlessly blending live and video presentations. Additionally, organisers are using video to promote their events (as well as capturing performances … Continue reading →

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Lights, Camera, Action (part 2)

Posted on May 2, 2011 by richardjohn

So, you’re committing to video, and you’ve found your corporate star. Let me share a few hard-learned lessons. Firstly, dress the part. For example, check patterns can cause “patterning” which is distracting for the viewer. The cameraman might also suggest … Continue reading →

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Conference News column, August 2010

Posted on August 7, 2010 by richardjohn

I’ve been running a series of workshops on event sponsorship recently, and have met a number of excited delegates who tell me that they have negotiated packages for their organisation at events which (at this point they are breathless with … Continue reading →

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