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Speaking & Presenting

32 posts

3 Reasons Commencement Speakers Should Be Comedians

3 Reasons Commencement Speakers Should Be Comedians

JUNE 25, 2026

The Most Powerful Silent Keynote in History

The Most Powerful Silent Keynote in History

JUNE 8, 2026

SXSW 2026 Announcement!

SXSW 2026 Announcement!

OCTOBER 3, 2025

New Event Planner Survey Suggests Celebrity Keynote Speakers May Be a Waste of Money

New Event Planner Survey Suggests Celebrity Keynote Speakers May Be a Waste of Money

JUNE 25, 2025

Why Do Most People Hate the Sound of Their Own Voice?

Why Do Most People Hate the Sound of Their Own Voice?

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

How the "TikTok Voice" Could Help You Be a Better Communicator

How the "TikTok Voice" Could Help You Be a Better Communicator

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

8 Things You Can Learn From Both U.S. Political Conventions About Persuasion

8 Things You Can Learn From Both U.S. Political Conventions About Persuasion

AUGUST 26, 2020

5 Virtual Presentation Lessons From Comic-Con

5 Virtual Presentation Lessons From Comic-Con

JULY 23, 2020

What I Learned From Doing 15 Virtual Keynotes In 21 Days

What I Learned From Doing 15 Virtual Keynotes In 21 Days

APRIL 27, 2020

6 Marketing Lessons From Ed Sheeran

6 Marketing Lessons From Ed Sheeran

JULY 12, 2019

Why Powerpoint Isn't The Problem (And It Never Was)

Why Powerpoint Isn't The Problem (And It Never Was)

JUNE 18, 2019

A Deconstructed Masterclass In Humor From The Golden Globes

A Deconstructed Masterclass In Humor From The Golden Globes

JANUARY 11, 2017

The Past Present And Future Of Health Care | A Marketing Keynote Presentation

The Past Present And Future Of Health Care | A Marketing Keynote Presentation

AUGUST 12, 2014

Why Faceless Organizations Never Win | A Marketing Keynote Presentation

Why Faceless Organizations Never Win | A Marketing Keynote Presentation

JULY 8, 2014

How Cat Videos Are Killing Your Credibility

How Cat Videos Are Killing Your Credibility

MARCH 18, 2014

5 Tragic Ways To Lose Your Audience When Presenting

5 Tragic Ways To Lose Your Audience When Presenting

MARCH 15, 2013

How To Find The Perfect Diagram For Your Presentation

How To Find The Perfect Diagram For Your Presentation

MARCH 14, 2012

How To Moderate A Great Panel Discussion

How To Moderate A Great Panel Discussion

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Why I Get Invited To Speak At Events (And How You Can Too)

Why I Get Invited To Speak At Events (And How You Can Too)

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

How To Avoid Being A Bozo When Presenting

How To Avoid Being A Bozo When Presenting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

Guest Post: MarketingProfs Interview by Mack Collier

Guest Post: MarketingProfs Interview by Mack Collier

SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

9 Keynotes And Lots of Meetups: My Fall 2008 Calendar

9 Keynotes And Lots of Meetups: My Fall 2008 Calendar

SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

IdeaBar: The Retired Social Media Marketing Example List

IdeaBar: The Retired Social Media Marketing Example List

JULY 22, 2008

Speaking To A Room Full Of Speakers at BlogPotomac

Speaking To A Room Full Of Speakers at BlogPotomac

JUNE 13, 2008

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