Protected: How Do You Motivate Your Colleagues?

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Can Public Speaking Help Build A Team?

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The other day, I received a phone call by a prospect who explicitly asked for a two-day teambuilding event for his team of directors. A novelty. I always thought that teambuilding events were limited to fancy activities like jumping off tall trees, canoeing in ferocious rivers or bowling enriched by a nebulous Karaoke session.

My new client . . . → Read More: Can Public Speaking Help Build A Team?

The Seven Minute Star Annual Report Of Inspiration 2011

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Dear Friend of Inspiring Communication!

After a year of survival (2009) and a year of hope (2010), the year 2011 has been the year of consolidation – with a more solid base of recurring key clients, the continual cooperation with two business schools and new proven concepts in place.

Enjoy this summary of all The Seven Minute Star . . . → Read More: The Seven Minute Star Annual Report Of Inspiration 2011

A Daring New Year’s Resolution: Dare To Dare More

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This week I watched Invictus. The two lines I remember best are the two last lines of Nelson Mandela’s (Morgan Freeman) letter entitled ‘Invictus’ to François Pienaar (Matt Damon):

“I’m the master of my fate. I’m the captain of my soul.”

Every year we claim to be masters of our fate. Every year we pretend to be captains . . . → Read More: A Daring New Year’s Resolution: Dare To Dare More

Thank You, Basel

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Imagine 250 people from all over Europe and from all over the world sharing time, knowledge and laughter – for three days, in one place, together. People who love to learn. People who love to give feedback. People who love to receive feedback with a smile. It seems the Land of Oz!

This fall, from November 25 . . . → Read More: Thank You, Basel

Who Is The Asterism Whiz?

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In astronomy, an asterism is a pattern of stars recognized on Earth’s night sky…

I knew Tobias was different when I first met him in one of my public speaking seminars with FEM in Barcelona. He had this unique poetic aura, this special way of saying things. Ever since we’ve stayed in contact.

When Tobias approached me with the . . . → Read More: Who Is The Asterism Whiz?

Are You Planning To Become A Trainer?

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My mom used to be an elementary school teacher. For 56 years – first at school, then privately – she would teach youngsters to help them accomplish more in life.

Today, I understand her high level of self-realization. When I started to turn my passion for public speaking into a profession, I didn’t know how rewarding this . . . → Read More: Are You Planning To Become A Trainer?

F.C. Charisma – The Power Of Personality

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The F.C. Rhetoric is serial winner of the League of Persuasion. Their alter ego is serial winner of the League of Personality – F.C. Charisma.

F.C. Charisma proves the power of personality every year. Goalkeeper, defense, midfield, strikers – altogether they make up a mighty mix of personality.

Who are these fabulous players of this fabulous team?

1 Smile

Smile, . . . → Read More: F.C. Charisma – The Power Of Personality

Kick It Like Beckham?

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May 26 1999.  The Champions League Final between Bayern Munich and Manchester United.  What a night.  What a game.  What a moment when ManU stole the Bavarian pride in the Nou Camp stadium in just three minutes.  I was there when David Beckham and his comrades passed our block on their victory lap and smiled as no one . . . → Read More: Kick It Like Beckham?

5 Steps To Becoming A Professional Speaker – Step 3

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Step 3: Set Up Your Seminar

In the first two steps to becoming a professional speaker you have trained your skills and you have also performed for free whenever you could, wherever you could.

The time has come to set up your seminar.

I will give you four powerful reasons why you should create your own training format.
1) On-going training

When you hold your . . . → Read More: 5 Steps To Becoming A Professional Speaker – Step 3