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I love conferences ❤️ honestly it is a mini holiday 🏖️ for me. But one thing that I feel is often missing 🤔 is that the audience might feel and be a bit optional. As there is often little Engagment with the delagtes. And a little sprinkling of facilitation can be helpful in engaging and facilitating that collective intelligence. My top suggestions would be: - it’s fascinating that people came to your lecture/talk, why not ask them to share why did they do that. This can be done just by asking or menti , or “turn to the person next to you” and this way they met one somone as well. - Slides are great, but less is more and can there be menti there every few slides to get the thoughts and ideas from the room - Look for little changes, can you add a bit more natural light? Move things around, do we need those tables? - Time for questions and maybe even a little discussion :) Any you would like to add? Thank you BPS Division of Coaching Psychology (Main) for having me as a keynote speaker at their annual conference, and giving the chance to facilitate all that goodness and interesting discussions between the brilliant delegates and speakers. So if you would like a keynote with a difference or just a bit of fun at your next event/confernece, let me know. Thank you Mary-Jane Budd for the reference :)

Today is Professional Speakers Celebration Day and I'm #proudtospeak. March 14 (also known as "pi" day π (i.e., 3.14) has been chosen to celebrate this worldwide day, as the word "pi" also ties into the motto of Cavett Robert (Founder of the National Speakers Association): "Don't worry about how we divide up the pie. There is enough for everybody. Let's just make a bigger pie!" I love pie and I'm all for bigger pies. I also love speaking, coaching speakers, listening to speakers, collaborating with speakers and having my world rocked by speakers. Who's a speaker you want to celebrate today? #professionalspeakercelebrationday #professionalspeakers #publicspeaking #piday

At a summit where I addressed a room of about 100 Professional Speakers, I spoke about 3 GOLDEN tools that are needed in todays overwhelming world. ⚜️ - Stress Busters To reduce anxiety and maintain focus ⚜️ - Flowstate How the rythm of passion determines the ultimate success ⚜️ - Control & Self Awareness In order to perform at ones best in times of tension These 3 tools, are what any working person, student, or business owner needs, in order to rise above the noise. Should you wish to know more about the talks I deliver at #events #conferences or #summits please email - info@courtneyorange.com or visit www.courtneyorange.com for more talk details. #businessspeaker #staffmotivation #studenttalks #wellnesskeynotes #speaker #motivator #courtney_orange

You do not need to change to power your dream. In fact, when you stop trying to change, your life becomes better. Once you stop spending so much time wishing you were different, wishing you could change, you can accept your values and strengths, and start using them to propel yourself forward. As a member of the National Speakers Association, “Stop Chasing Change” is just one of the speeches and keynotes I deliver at conferences, associations, and other events. My message: to encourage you to accept how awesome you are so you can get on your way to (instead of in the way of) achieving your goals. To discuss booking for your next event, reach out at the link in the comments. #PowerYourDream #KeynoteSpeaker #NationalSpeakersAssociation #conference #speaker

Our most precious resource is time. When we ask people to take the time out of their lives to attend our gathering it’s our responsibility to ensure it’s worthwhile. Often, when we gather we default to conventions, traditions and existing routines which can make events feel uninspiring and unproductive. From team offsites, conferences, and weekly meetings to birthday parties, weddings and run clubs, adding intention to how we gather can make our events feel all the more meaningful and memorable. Companies that are able to bring more purpose and connection into how they gather are better positioned to attract and engage the best people and to fulfill missions and goals. On a personal level, bringing intention into gatherings leaves us feeling more satisfied in our relationships and connected to our communities. In today’s newsletter, we’ll be getting into: - How you can bring more intentionality into how you gather — both for work and for play (I’ll be using my own bachelorette as an example!) - Resources I absolutely love on this topic that have shaped how I plan gatherings - Spotlighting an incredible expander in the gathering space You can still sign up before the newsletter goes out at 11am at: https://lnkd.in/eiP52EqM

Dear Toastmasters and Friends, Prepare to embrace transformation and the excitement of new opportunities at our next Glyfada Toastmasters meeting! 📅 On Monday, October 7th, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, we will convene at Paragon Real Estate and also online via Zoom for an engaging evening focused on the theme of Change. Theme: Change 🔄 Quote: “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” - John F. Kennedy Event Details: 🗓️ Date: Monday, October 7th ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 📍 Location: Su Casa (room "Piccola"), Nymfwn Square, Glyfada 166 75 🌐 Zoom Link: Please send us a DM for the link. This meeting is all about the dynamic and inevitable nature of change. Join us as we explore how embracing change can lead to growth and new possibilities. Agenda Highlights: 🎙️ Inspirational Speeches: Hear prepared speeches that explore the challenges and benefits of navigating change and adapting to new circumstances. 🗣️ Table Topics: Take on spontaneous speaking challenges that revolve around personal and professional changes. ✨ Networking: Connect with fellow Toastmasters and discuss your experiences and strategies for managing change. Why Attend? Embrace Transformation: Learn how to approach change with a positive mindset and use it as a catalyst for growth. Enhance Skills: Discover techniques to communicate effectively about change and inspire others to adapt and thrive. Build Connections: Meet new friends and reconnect with existing members while sharing your experiences with change. Grow and Learn: Enjoy an evening that combines personal development with the opportunity to reflect on and embrace change. How to Join: 👉 In-Person: Join us at Paragon Real Estate for an interactive and thought-provoking evening. 👉 Online: Join us via Zoom if you’re unable to attend in person. Don’t miss this opportunity to dive into the theme of change with the Glyfada Toastmasters community! Mark your calendars and come ready to explore and discuss how change shapes our lives. We look forward to seeing you there! Best regards, The Glyfada Team #toastmasters #publicspeaking #communication #selfimprovement 

Toastmasters Belgium It gives us great pleasure to present the remaining workshop leader at the Division contests/conference tomorrow - Alina Ciubotaru! What is the workshop about? In the words of Alina... Emotional blueprints are our treasure inherited from our ancestors and passed down through generations. Thoughts serve as the origin of these emotions, capable of either empowering or disempowering them. They can empower our negative emotions with a magical force, taking control over our lives and rendering them miserable. Numerous theories and meditations suggest that positive thoughts have the potential to dismantle these patterns. While positive thoughts indeed hold magic, they alone cannot eradicate the barriers and limitations established by our ancestors and perpetuated by us over time. They are as an attractive and beautiful cover of a horror genre book - our negative thought patterns- which are difficult to be eradicated. Rather than trying in vain to eradicate them, we first must know their origins and then we will neutralize them instead; making more and more space for our positive thoughts to manifest our own magical world. Join us for this workshop where you have the chance to explore: Emotional blueprints. Language of relationships patterns. Neutralizing Negativity. How thoughts Break free from ancestral constraints to create relaxed and happiest relationships. Alina's Story (In her own words) "You know, I have never been one to let a biography define me. The real me shines through in the stories I tell and the words I choose. Like you, I feel a range of emotions – sadness, anger, and frustration. They have all shown up, but so have happiness, contentment, and laughter. Let me share my experiences with you in this workshop some essential elements of my self-discovery journey experience! It is a wild ride, but worth it!"

So often our issues come From a familiar place: Our head Our heart Our tongue Instead of controlling what's Happening outside of you, Focus instead on the inside. You may find answers there. I'm Lisa, a TEDx Talker. Have Speeches, Will Travel! I think & speak about helpful ways to think & speak. Perhaps I can add value to your next meeting, retreat, inservice, conference, or convention.

Hey, it's a day that celebrates what I do! Here is my acceptance speech: With humility and gratitude, I accept this honor you have bestowed on me today. I promise to do my absolute best every time I am invited on a stage to educate, influence and entertain. Professional speakers do not exist without professional audiences. So thank you for doing your part as well... nodding and smiling out of courtesy... laughing every time I pause and give you the cue to do so... and not getting up to go to the bathroom, even when you really, REALLY have to go. This year I launched my new keynote "Earning Trust." If your people are struggling at all with earning trust in the new hybrid, AI-enabled world, bring me in to help. Keynotes, workshops and 1:1 coaching lead to team transformation. PM for details. https://lnkd.in/dtmqjkwq

Illuminate the attendees at your conferences, seminars, and corporate gatherings with an inspirational Keynote Speaker. Let's kickstart your journey with a FREE exploration call. Book now! https://rb.gy/7nngyh I would love to better understand your goals, desired impact, and logistics. Reserve your time to talk now! #MotivationalSpeaker #TransformationalCoach #ImpactfulSpeaker #KeynoteSpeaker #ConferenceSpeaker #Facilitator #EngagingConversation #fyp #viral #BetterEveryday