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Well hello everyone!  Ahhhh the blessings of modern technology… we had some major audio glitches on today’s webinar, Public Speaking for Business Development.   So, we have re-schedule it for May 4 at noon. Here is the link to register.  Additionally,... Read More →

Tomorrow we are holding our Free “Public Speaking for Business Development” Webinar.  Update: Here is the link for the audio recording with slides.  This webinar “sold out” at more than 120 attendees late last week.  If you are interested in... Read More →

Here’s my soapbox… Rhetoric is good.  In the traditional sense that is.   Unfortunately the press has abused the word for far too long and now everyone thinks “rhetoric” = “baloney” (that’s the p.g. version).  In reality,... Read More →

Speaking Too Fast can Kill a Good Speech.  It seems like a bit of common sense, but it’s a hard habit to break, even for highly paid professional speakers. And it’s a very detremintal habit.  Last week I attended a Smart Meetings conference held at the... Read More →

So by now everyone knows I hate Power Point.  You may even know some of the reasons I hate it and some of my suggestions for using it effectively if you insist on using it (or are required to use it). Now I find myself in the interesting position of needing some sample Power... Read More →

Last week we held our annual Superior Court Boot Camp at the Arctic Hotel in Seattle (what a gorgeous restoration – can’t believe it is a DoubleTree). And I have to share a bit about our one of my favorite speakers to book. Judge Paris Kallas retired last July after... Read More →

About a week ago I read Jennifer Ellis’ great post, “PowerPoint Peeves of a CLE Provider.”  I loved it!  She hit a lot of my usual gripes, but the most important point she makes is this: If you’re using Power Point, never, under any... Read More →

Last night was the 83rd Academy Awards. Thank god for DVRs. I get to see who wins, check out the fabulous gowns, listen to the funny hosts (not so funny last night) and... I can fast forward through the obligatory awful thank you litany in 99% of the acceptance "speeches." ... Read More →

My friend Tim Baran of BaranCLE is a guest blogger on the Lawyerist and frequently writes interesting posts. Check out a recent  post “Get Free CLE by Presenting,” providing yet another reason for attorneys to speak and teach at CLE programs.  All of his... Read More →

Evernote is also an excellent way to capture quotes, statistics, stories and other information you find interesting and think might be useful for future presentations. Read More →