There are all types of events and occasions that call for you to send in your bio ahead of time—podcast interviews, speaking presentations, keynote speaking, book signings, author readings. But they don’t all require the same amount of detail and information, do they? It’s not uncommon for a program ... » Learn More about GGS – FEBRUARY SPEAKER BLOG POST – SHORT-MEDIUM-LONG BIOS
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GGS – FEB. PM BLOG – DOES YOUR EVENT NEED A SELFIE STATION?
You’ve probably attended an event (a conference, a wedding, or a private party) where picture-taking stations are available, and you may have wondered if adding one to your event is worth it. You’ll need to consider your budget and goals for your event, of course, but that’s what we’re here for! We ... » Learn More about GGS – FEB. PM BLOG – DOES YOUR EVENT NEED A SELFIE STATION?
GGS-JANUARY SPEAKER BLOG-ORGANIZING A SUCCESSFUL BOOK TOUR
Okay, we’re going to rip the Band-Aid right off here — what we used to think of as a “book tour” is really no longer a thing. If you’re in the process of writing your first book, you’re probably aware that in addition to book sales, your income will come from appearances, presentations, and talks. ... » Learn More about GGS-JANUARY SPEAKER BLOG-ORGANIZING A SUCCESSFUL BOOK TOUR
GGS-JANUARY PM Post-7 WAYS TO ATTRACT YOUNGER PEOPLE TO YOUR EVENT
This is not news in the green industry. When you attend almost any green conference, meeting, flower show, or trade show, it’s pretty obvious we are an older crowd. Not across the board and without exception, mind you, but the vast majority of our industry is over 45, and there’s been talk for years ... » Learn More about GGS-JANUARY PM Post-7 WAYS TO ATTRACT YOUNGER PEOPLE TO YOUR EVENT
10 TIPS FOR DEALING WITH WRITER’S BLOCK
If you haven’t experienced the dreaded writer’s block yet, we think you may need to check your pulse. Writer’s block is usually what happens when creative people such as yourself are too much “in their heads,” cutting off the creative process altogether. You’re thinking too much, agonizing over ... » Learn More about 10 TIPS FOR DEALING WITH WRITER’S BLOCK
HOW TO GET EMAIL SIGNUPS AT YOUR SPEAKING GIGS
In this blog post, we talked about how to grow your email list when you’re presenting in Zoom, and now we’re talking about how to do the same thing at your live speaking events. It’s actually pretty fun, and when you know what your options are, you can grow that list exponentially. Tell Me ... » Learn More about HOW TO GET EMAIL SIGNUPS AT YOUR SPEAKING GIGS
8 WAYS TO BECOME A BETTER SPEAKER
Whether you’re a total newbie speaker or a pro with years under your belt, we’re always looking for ways to improve, aren’t we? There are literally countless ways to continually improve your speaking skills and evolve your personal style — sometimes it comes with simple experience, while other ... » Learn More about 8 WAYS TO BECOME A BETTER SPEAKER
11 CREATIVE WAYS TO INVOLVE YOUR AUDIENCE
Have you ever sat through a presentation that was great in terms of the content and information, but felt a bit on the boring side? Eek, you don’t want to be that speaker! There are tons of ways to liven up that presentation and get your audience involved and interested, and here are our Top 11. Is ... » Learn More about 11 CREATIVE WAYS TO INVOLVE YOUR AUDIENCE
10 TIPS FOR STORYTELLING
Storytelling is not just for children—it’s one of the oldest forms of communication throughout history. Storytelling is how we learn, and it’s infinitely more personal and relatable than simple facts, figures, or even images. So what is it, why should we be learning how to tell stories, and most ... » Learn More about 10 TIPS FOR STORYTELLING
WHY PERFECTIONISM MAY BE HOLDING YOU BACK
You’re probably a lot like we are. You’re proud of your work and always try to put your best out there. But what if you cross that invisible line into being a perfectionist? That’s good, right? Well, not necessarily. In fact, that perfectionism streak just may be the thing that’s holding you—and ... » Learn More about WHY PERFECTIONISM MAY BE HOLDING YOU BACK