As we look at the impact that the economy and gas prices are having on our clients, three things are certain:
- You and others in your company will be traveling less.
- You will be meeting by phone (and videoconference) instead.
- You have to make every minute of your time count.
So, in this August issue, we thought you’d enjoy some tips on how to stand out on those (sometimes lengthy, unwieldy and often frustrating) phone conferences. And, learn how to get people OUT of your office and back to work, so you can get more done!
Also, please don’t miss our HR Executive Corner this month – for a little advice on one of the hottest topics in Human Resources today – how to be a strategic partner to your CEO.
Have a great rest of the summer!
Suzanne
How to Stand Out:
Make an Impact on a Conference Call!
Your presentation skills aren’t just important when you’re standing in front of a live audience. Many of your biggest meetings happen via phone. How can you stand out and give a dynamite phone presentation? In this article, Paula Lyons offers very practical tips that will show you how to create your own verbal “personal signature” and get the accolades you deserve! Click here.
Time Management:
Get People Out of Your Office and Back to Work!
If you’re already looking at the calendar for October wondering how you’re going to fit in any more projects or meetings, then maybe you need to “capture back” some time by learning how to make meetings in your office shorter and more productive. Sarah Woods offers tips on how to get it done and get people out of your office and back to work, without lingering to chat or go over the same old stuff. Much time is wasted on the front and back half of meetings – in this article, Sarah shares tips on how to be nice but still keep things moving. Read on.
HR Executive Corner:
Human Resources May Not Get a Seat at the Table, but Someone
Will!
Are you an HR leader who would like to have a seat at the table with
the CEO and senior leaders? HR professionals today must be
business partners, and must communicate with business leaders
on strategic issues. Suzanne Bates provides advice to help
you connect more effectively with decision makers and secure
your place as a close advisor. Read
more.
Executive Survey – Win an Extra $500 off Presentation Skills Boot Camp!
We’re gathering data on how presentation skills impact your career. As a “thank you” for taking the survey, we’re giving away “The Top 10 Tips for Giving a Great Presentation, Every Single Time!” by Suzanne Bates.
And, by taking the survey, your name will be entered in a drawing to win a $500 voucher off the registration at Presentation Skills Boot Camp, coming up in November!
Click here to take the survey and enter your name in the drawing, http://www.surveyconsole.com/console/TakeSurvey?id=493319
and click here to read all about Boot Camp!
http://www.bates-communications.com/boot-camps/
National Speakers Association “FastTrack” Program
“Learn how to speak better, speak more, and get paid for every speech.”
Starting September 9, 2008, at 6:00 PM, at Holy Cross College in Worcester, MA, The New England Chapter of the National Speakers Association will sponsor a 25 session certificate program called “FastTrack”.
This program is designed for the professional who aspires to share their expertise through the venues of speaking, presenting, facilitating, consulting or coaching. You will learn how to develop your business and how to use speaking to do it. You will also learn how to speak better from the masters in the speaking business.
Click here to find out more! http://www.nsanewengland.com/page.asp?PageID=1048
In this Issue
Check out Suzanne’s blog at www.thepowerspeakerblog.com!
Where Suzanne's Speaking
September 10, 2008:
Women's President's Organization,
Tampa
September 11, 2008:
The Commonwealth Institute,
Miami
November 9, 2008:
Linkage's
Women in Leadership Summit,
San Fransisco
November 13-14, 2008:
Presentation Boot Camp
December 11, 2008:
Massachusetts
Conference
for Women,
Boston
