Voices of Experience

There’s a lot of information circulating about COVID-19, so it can be difficult to make good decisions that will keep you, your family, and your speaking business safe right now. This week, we have professional speaker and doctor Romie Mushtaq, MD, on Voices of Experience discussing everything from safely traveling if you do choose to go somewhere to some of the things you can do at home to help you work through the negative emotions we’re experiencing as we shift our businesses. 

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Setting up basic lighting for virtual presentations is simple, but how do you make sure you really stand out? Should you use a green screen or just your office? Do you need a huge lighting set up? Where should you position yourself on the camera? If you’re feeling overwhelmed, we’ve got you covered. Speaker and photographer Jeffrey Shaw is with us this week sharing how you can set up your ideal background for your online engagements (and to encourage you to stop using the built-in virtual backgrounds).

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Right now, most of us are learning the best ways to move to virtual presentations. While selecting and setting up your camera, mic, and lighting are usually straight forward, how comfortable are you with changing formats? Don’t panic; you’re not in completely uncharted waters. Audrey Thomas, CSP, is here this week to discuss everything from planning for the new format to setting up your pricing structure. Plus, NSA members can access Audrey’s virtual presentation checklist!

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Even if you’re not a comedian or a humorist, adding humor to your presentations can be a powerful skill in connecting to your audience and keeping their attention. But using humor at the wrong time, or approaching the wrong subjects can have disastrous results. This week Avish Parashar, CSP, is with us discussing how to add humor to your presentations and how you can come up with more funny ideas and practice your humor right now while you’re home. 

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Are you unsure lately of what to say in your marketing materials and presentations in a rapidly changing environment? It’s an important time to stop and consider everything you’re saying. This week, Kim Davis, a former on-air news anchor and news manager of broadcast and print journalism, is on Voices of Experience to guide you through planning your communication strategy. 

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As speakers, we have the power and obligation to use the platform to help people. So how can you help right now? This week, Glen Guyton and Tony Chatman, CSP, join us on Voices of Experience to discuss how speakers can be thought leaders and offer clients solutions and ideas to lead them through this painful time. 

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How do you keep your audience’s attention, especially now that they have everything in their home to distract them (hello pets, laundry, kids, the comfortable chair that’s great for naps)? It’s time to introduce some games to your presentations to keep everyone on their toes and off their phones. This week’s episode features Rob Ferre who brings a wealth of knowledge about keeping your audience engaged and entertained while you’re on stage. 

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Are you good at talking to strangers? As a professional speaker, you’d think so, but do your clients and prospects clearly understand you? Do you have a goal and a plan to make sure you make your point and that the recipient clearly understands it? If you’re not confidently answering yes, this episode is for you. Join Bruce Turkel, CPAE, and Ross Bernstein, CSP discussing concise communications leveraging testimonials. 

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You have years of experience, an important message, and excellent speaking skills. How do you convey that to your potential clients? How do you make sure you’re still relevant and your visual brand accurately portrays what you stand for? Look no further than this episode of Voices of Experience with Marilyn Sherman, CSP, CPAE, and Sylvie di Giusto, CSP. 

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We’re all facing a lot of uncertainty right now. While we can’t change what’s going on, we can make a plan on how we can handle the challenges for our businesses and our lives. This week Jennifer Elder, CPA, CMA, CIA, CFF, CGMA, CSP, and Ann McNeill join us on Voices of Experience to discuss creating a strategic plan for your business (don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be as complicated as you think), and setting personal action plans to help you reach your goals.  

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