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Seminars are educational events that feature one or more subject matter experts delivering information primarily via lecture and discussion. Workshops are smaller and more intense, often giving students practicing their new skills during the event under the instructor's watchful eye.
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5 Keys to Successful Seminar Promotion - By Jenny Hamby- 7 Tips for Building Your Business through Public Speaking - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Mandy BassHigh-caliber, marketing-savvy professionals and business owners realize that public speaking is not only a low-cost/ no–cost marketing strategy – it is also one of the best ways to position and brand yourself as the local “go-to” expert in your field. The value of becoming a key-note ...
Views: 15(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Overcome Prospects' Procrastination to Increase Seminar Registrations:Increase Seminar Registrations with Deadlines - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Jenny HambyExperienced seminar promoters know that the number of registrations that come in each day generally increases as the seminar draws closer. While you might receive only one registration per day four weeks before your seminar, you could see 20 registrations per day the last week before your event. ...
Views: 14(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - When Is Too Much Email Too Much? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Jenny HambyWhen promoting live seminars, as well as virtual events such as teleseminars and webinars, it's critical to continue promoting your event right up until you start delivering content. Seminar producers who track their sales typically see a dramatic increase in their registrations in the days leading ...
Views: 28(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Courage is in the Heart - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Annie HartCourage: from Anglo-French, coer heart. A quality of mind or spirit (heart) that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, without fear. I had done a five day intensive retreat with twenty-five, Youth at Risk on the coast of England. The course had been an amazing experience for ...
Views: 29(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Adding Value to Your Seminar: Use Bonuses to Increase Value and Justify Higher Prices - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Jenny HambyWill prospective seminar attendees pay what you are asking to participate in your seminar? The answer depends on how they perceive your price. If they think it's too high -- in other words -- there is not enough value to justify the time and money they will spend traveling to and participating ...
Views: 31(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - You're Sending Seminar Prospects Where?: Choose Links Carefully to Avoid Losing Seminar Prospects - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Jenny HambyA recent trip to the grocery store reminded me of a valuable Internet marketing tip I learned years ago. When I was headed out the door with my cartful of groceries, the greeter -- an elderly man who always welcomes me with a big smile and friendly "hello" -- flagged me down. His job that day ...
Views: 34(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Advertising Your Seminar: 6 Rules to Remember When Advertising Your Seminars - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Jenny HambyWhen promoting a local seminar, newspapers seem like a logical choice for reaching your target audience. After all, newspaper readers are local. And they are interested enough in learning new information that they're willing to pay for and read a paper, right? But as many new seminar promoters ...
Views: 34(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Pounding the Pavement: When Promoting Seminars, Anything Goes - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Jenny Hamby"What's the best way for me to promote my seminars?" This question easily makes the top five list of challenges I hear from newer seminar promoters, as well as those who aren't satisfied with how their events are performing. Their uncertainty is understandable. Because when you're doing your ...
Views: 26(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - "The World Is Calling" Lyrics & New Music Video (by Paul Hoffman & William Lane - Theme Song for ENGAGE TODAY 2009 Conference) - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Danish AhmedHey there everyone!! Remember the jingle, "Have you driven a Ford... lately?" My friend Paul Hoffman wrote that. Since then, he's moved into inspirational music, writing songs for stars in the personal development industry like Jack Canfield, Robert Allen, Janet Attwood, Mark Victor Hansen, ...
Views: 61(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What’s the Difference Between a Seminar, Workshop and Conference? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Jenny HambySeminars, workshops, conference, symposia, user conferences, summits -- the type of events you can host are varied. Choosing the right description for your event is critical because it communicates volumes about the type of experience your participants can expect. To ensure that you’re fully ...
Views: 67(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - *** University of Metaphysical Sciences: How it All Started - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Christine BreeseIf someone told me I would be running an online metaphysics university with thousands of students all over the world earning Bachelors, Masters, Ph.D. and D.D. degrees in metaphysical topics, I would have laughed. I was a traveling girl with a backpack, seeing the world on a shoestring, and I liked ...
Views: 67(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 5 Things You Must Know About Sudden Success - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Rebecca AstaraThese are very interesting times. The world seems to be polarized – truly feast or famine. Businesses are going under and the cries of “the economic crisis” ripple through the planet like waves ripple out when you drop a rock in the water. Fear, failure and the world’s obsession with ...
Views: 61(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Adrenaline Factor in Personal Safety and Self Defense - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2009 from Kerry SauveThe adrenals are a pair of glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. Each gland can be divided into two distinct organs. The outer region secretes hormones which have important effects on the way in which energy is stored and food is used, on chemicals in the blood, and on ...
Views: 75(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Three Types of Great Stories to Use That’ll Keep Your Audience Spellbound! (And Where to find Them!) - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Peter FogelThe beleaguered carpenter ran his hand over the wood the way a horse trainer stokes the back of the thoroughbred that he is about to take out for a run. In happier times this artisan was in high demand. Of course, this was before “the accident” that shocked the town. “No mistakes… not ...
Views: 75(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 8 Sure Fire Ways to Brand Your Message! - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Peter FogelThere’s no doubt that speakers put a lot of time into developing the content for their speeches. Unfortunately, as you’re well aware of, because of sensory overload audiences will only be able to digest two to three points of your talk. (yes, they will channel surf when you speak) So your rule ...
Views: 81(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Why You Never Want to Turn Your Back on Your Audience! - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Peter FogelThere is a major 'problemo' that a lot of speakers sometime fall into when using Power Point. I call it upstaging yourself. 'Upstaging' is a 'technique' that stage actors have been using 'against' each other since Greek times. It happens when one actor moves up the stage which in turn makes the ...
Views: 72(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Break 'The Fourth Wall' to Connect with Your Audience - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Peter FogelPersuasive public speaking is all about connecting with your audience. One of the quickest ways to heighten your audience connection is to use a theatre acting technique called 'Breaking the Fourth Wall. One of the reasons you go to the theatre is to be transported to a different time and place ...
Views: 78(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Habitude: Practice, Practice, Practice - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Holly BoydOh we say it all the time: "I have to get to band/choir practice", "My son has little league practice", "We have to get Susie to band practice" It's how we get better. It's how EVERYONE gets better! Let's not forget when we go to the Doctor we are entering into a Medical practice! If we need an ...
Views: 69You must read the article to rate it. - Humour Techniques for Keynote Speeches (Five Commandments to Get You Big Bucks for Big Yuks) - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Peter FogelWith over twenty-four years experience performing stand-up comedy, writing comedy, and doing audience warm-up on sitcoms, I've learned that using humor in a corporate setting is a lot different than in a comedy club. For success here, you must tread carefully. To that end, I offer you my five ...
Views: 69(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - “The Best Time of the Day to Get Your Audience Laughing!” - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Peter FogelBiorhythmic differences aside, generally speaking, the majority of people are not at their peak first thing in the morning. What does this mean for you if you want to public speak like a pro? Especially if you're expected to "warm them up" with your witty repartee? Well, it means that you ...
Views: 79(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Should a Speaker LAUGH at Their Own Jokes!? (The Answer Might Surprise You!) - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Peter FogelIt seems the jury is out on this one, with opinion divided on whether or not it is okay for a professional public speaker to laugh at your own jokes. Maybe it's just me (although I doubt it given the number of comedians and humorists who also laugh at their own jokes), but I believe the aim of ...
Views: 88(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - “How to Deliver an Effecting Closing to Your Speech or Presentation" - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Peter FogelNew speakers make the mistake of focusing all their creative efforts on the body of their talk, and maybe the opening. But guess what? The 'close' is just as important as the 'opening' of your talk. In fact, your audience may remember you more from your close than from your opening. If you ...
Views: 92(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - “Adding Passion and Feeling to Your Presentation” - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Peter FogelAs a professional speaker, not all of your talks will be designed to be humorous or entertaining in that fashion. Sometimes your talk may be on serious subjects to elicit donations or certain actions from people in positions of influence. In these instances, you still need to wear your ...
Views: 73(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Marketing to Millions: Quality -- Not Quantity -- Counts When Promoting Seminars - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Jenny HambyYou've seen the ads -- "9 million mailing addresses for just $24.99." You're tempted to buy ... because surely somewhere among those millions of prospects, there must be a hundred people or so who would be interested in your seminar. Alas, the results don't prove your theory true. ...
Views: 77You must read the article to rate it. - Staff Your Seminars for Pennies: How to Secure Volunteers to Support Your Events - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Jenny HambyA content-rich presentation is the core of a successful seminar. But to ensure that your attendees have a pleasant -- if not knock-their-socks-off -- experience, it's important to ensure that your event runs smoothly. But if you are the only one working your event -- a common scenario for new ...
Views: 93(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Reassuring Nervous Seminar Prospects: Address Unspoken Questions to Secure More Seminar Registrations - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Jenny HambyIt often seems that for every person who signs up for a seminar, there's at least one or two more who are undecided about attending. Some are uncertain because they have financial concerns and aren't sure they'll receive enough value for their investment. Convincing these prospects to register ...
Views: 120You must read the article to rate it. - Book Review: How to Develop and Promote Successful Seminars and Workshops - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Seminars and Workshops. Seminars & Workshops in self improvement allow people to learn the skills and techniques necessary to succeed, while networking with self improvement enthusiasts and experts. Jenny Hamby is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 140You must read the article to rate it. - Definition: Seminars and Workshops - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from Douglas PakWhat’s the Difference Between a Seminar, Workshop and Conference? What You Name Your Event Can Communicate Volumes About the Experience Seminars, workshops, conference, symposia, user conferences, summits -- the type of events you can host are varied. Choosing the right description for your ...
Views: 126You must read the article to rate it. - *** 5 Keys to Successful Seminar Promotion - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Jenny HambyYou've booked a hotel meeting room and picked a seminar topic. Then it hits you: You have a lot of money on the line ... and no idea how to fill the seminar seats. Use these five tips to get started on the path of successful seminar promotion. 1. Target your best prospects. The world is a big ...
Views: 194You must read the article to rate it. - What is Serenity Vibration Healing? - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Sharon EllisSerenity Vibration Healing focuses on Personal Development, Spirituality, Sacred Teachings Holistic Healing, Self Empowerment and Personal Awareness by removing limiting formatting within one’s life path. Your beliefs, culture, genetics, environmental issues and past traumas etc. make up who you ...
Views: 151You must read the article to rate it. - Your Four Basic Seminars for Creating a Flood of New Business - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Kallisti PublishingThis is an excerpt from the book "Get Your Money Where Your Mouth Is" by David R. Portney, edited by Anthony R. Michalski. It can be found at http://www.getyourmoneywhereyourmouthis.com and is available through Kallisti Publishing— http://www.kallistipublishing.com There are four ways you can ...
Views: 124You must read the article to rate it. - Secret of a Millionaire Mind - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Chris PoelleinWhat would you do with a million dollars? Probably the first ten things on your list would be out of perceived need…like fixing a roof or buying a new car. The list may include purchasing items that you have always wanted to have but never could afford. At some point, with much money left over ...
Views: 118You must read the article to rate it. - Seminar Success: Valuing the Why, What and How of a Seminar - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Carl WeismanAll seminars attempt to answer three questions for their particular topic: why, what and how. As you will read, the answer to these three questions are not equally valuable. The first question a seminar attempts to answer is why should you learn the seminar’s content. It usually does this by ...
Views: 105You must read the article to rate it. - Justifying Training and Development in Tight Times - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Linda AndersonEven when times are good and budgets are flush, it can be easy for managers to view training and development as a cost rather than an investment towards bottom-line returns. When the economy is tight, and your boss has ordered you to cut your budget by 15 percent, and across-the-board spending ...
Views: 115You must read the article to rate it. - How to Close Your Speech! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Peter Fogel“This is the way the world ends, Not with a bang but a whimper.” ~ T.S. Eliot WARNING: When it comes to ending your speech, the last thing you want to do is go out with a whimper! In speaking it’s important how you start… and especially how you finish. Let’s ...
Views: 177(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Boost Your Back of Room Sales - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Peter FogelFor many people, selling is still a dirty word, conjuring up images of deceitful used car salespeople selling shonky vehicles or struggling door-to-door salespeople selling encyclopedias and getting doors slammed in their faces. Know this: You do not need to be embarrassed about selling your ...
Views: 68(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 9 Must Have Elements in Your Seminar Marketing - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2009 from Jenny HambyAfter 12 years of promoting seminars, I've identified 9 things that you absolutely must have in place to properly promote your events. 1 -- A multi-channel marketing plan that spells out what you need to do each week to promote your seminar. If you don't have this in place, you know what ...
Views: 128You must read the article to rate it. - What's Your Seminar Worth? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2009 from Jenny HambyProving the value of your seminar to prospective attendees is one of the primary goals of your marketing materials. Most of my consultations with clients focus on how to prove value in their copy, such as by demonstrating how much money attendees will be able to save once they've learned the ...
Views: 95You must read the article to rate it. - ***Does the Secret Law of Attraction Work for You? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Shannon PanzoBrain Management - Gain the Power of CLARITY Recently, I was writing about another topic for the blog. That topic was “Mind to Mind - Integrity and Wellness - The Healing Power of Truth”! As you know, if you have been following my writing, I tend to build the clock - just to tell the time. ...
Views: 197You must read the article to rate it. - The Point of Balance: Addressing Balance Fundamentally - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from ani leaWe live in an ever-changing world with extraordinary pressures and extreme rates of acceleration. It is with great ease we fall back into old forms and habits of mind; into entrenched belief systems that dictate traditions and realities which are disintegrating before our very eyes. It becomes ...
Views: 86You must read the article to rate it. - How To Be A Million Dollar Speaker - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Lourdes Elardo-GantI was given an opportunity to evaluate 3 speakers last night based on my opinion. There I was in an audience of about 100 people of a Real Estate Investment Network. The first speaker talked about his services. I was elated to hear the presentation. Secret #1: He shared something that affects me. ...
Views: 96You must read the article to rate it. - Tips From Free Green Workshop - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2008 from Ingrid ChengI just attended a Free Green Workshop at the Mar Vista Farmers Market. There are many free workshops available and this one proves to be worth my time. I picked up some good tips for the home and garden thanks to TeachingGreen. TeachingGreen's mission is to enable a sustainable future for life on ...
Views: 89You must read the article to rate it. - How Would You Like To Spend Two Days With A Multi-Millionaire...? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Larry Baker“This is your personal invitation to join me at my new Fast Track to Wealth Seminar in Novi, Michigan.. Dear Friend, Would YOU mind if you were stuck in a room for two days with Ron LeGrand while he unloaded every wealth generating strategy that he can pack in after 26 years of ...
Views: 99You must read the article to rate it. - The Empowered Self - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Sheevaun MoranWe live in a time when anything is possible. When you can cross the world in a moment and you can find anything through a search on a computer, anything is possible. Yet we have the boundless possibilities why is it that we are limited by prices? Why is it that we are limited by what others ...
Views: 93You must read the article to rate it. - About Sajeela Jamie - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Sajeela JamieI have been taking students through the Avatar® Course since 1995 both in groups and one on one. My students come from many different backgrounds and cultures. I have given Avatar courses in Australia, Bali, Germany and the USA. People have always been interesting and fascinating to me. ...
Views: 91You must read the article to rate it. - Mix Up Your Seminar Marketing With Direct Mail - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2008 from Jenny HambySeminar promoters love email marketing. And why not? It's cheap, it's easy, and it's fast. You can wake up one morning and within an hour have a promotional offer whizzing its way through cyberspace to your prospective customers ... and if everything works as planned, you'll start counting ...
Views: 78You must read the article to rate it. - Getting What You Need From A Seminar - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from June Davidson1. Take a look at the seminar you are considering attending. Call the seminar company and ask questions to make certain you will be attending something that will further your needs, knowledge, business income or self growth. In other words, what outcome do you want and what is your purpose ...
Views: 85You must read the article to rate it. - Public Speaking- Owning Your Space At The Front Of The Room - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from June DavidsonThere is an art to owning your space. It is a discipline one needs to practice. Regardless of what you feel and think by watching and listening to speakers at the font of the room and thinking they were born with this natural ability, that isn’t necessarily the truth. In fact, as you know, ...
Views: 90You must read the article to rate it. - Fundraisers Events - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from natisha nelFundraising refers to the act of collecting money or other gifts in-kind, by seeking donations from individuals, businesses, charitable organisations or governmental institutes. It typically indicates the efforts of gathering funds for non-profit organizations. Fundraisers events are a great way of ...
Views: 84You must read the article to rate it. - Animal Communication Workshop - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Nancy HuberAnimal Communication Have you ever wanted to be able to understand what animals are thinking? This course teaches you the principals of telepathy (how animals communicate) to talk to animals on their level . Interactive exercises are used to awaken and strengthen your natural abilities. You will ...
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