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November 6, 2020
Just One Question Episode 38: Nick talks to 20-year speaker bureau veteran Andrea Driessen
Andrea Driessen is a 20-year speaker bureau veteran, she’s the Chief Boredom Buster (you can Google that), she’s author of The Non-Obvious Guide To Event Planning (For Kick-Ass Gatherings That Inspire People) and she’s a TEDx speaker of “Eulogies for the Living.” Podcast Available Here:
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November 2, 2020
The Future of Democracy Is in Your Hands — Vote!
I first published a version of this blog in 2016. Sadly, it seems even more true today. The human impulse, when confronted with a train wreck or a car crash, is to stop and stare. A few heroes may run in to try to help, but most people just watch, unsure what to do. The […]
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October 30, 2020
Just One Question Episode 37: Nick talks to Cameron Herold founder COO alliance.
In this Episode of JOQ, Nick talks to Cameron Herold founder COO alliance and author of Double Double. Podcast Available Here:
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October 28, 2020
Three Ways to Make Video Conferencing More Bearable
I’m seeing a lot of stress in the faces of executives and knowledge workers I talk to on video conferences these days. So here are some ways to think about video conferencing to make it more bearable. I call them “the Rules of Zoom.” I’ll state the rules simply first, then provide some explanation. The […]
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October 23, 2020
Just One Question Episode 36: Nick talks to David Snead CEO of the Handel and Haydn Society
David Snead has been President and CEO of the Handel and Haydn Society since 2015. He came to H+H from the New York Philharmonic, where he was VP of Marketing, Brand and Customer Experience for 14 years. He has also run the marketing programs of the Pittsburgh Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, and Guthrie Theatre. Podcast Available […]
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October 20, 2020
Three Keys to Beginning a Successful Virtual Speech
I’m getting constant questions about how to make the virtual speaking experience as good as the face-to-face. The quick answer, of course, is that you can’t. For those speakers who thrive on the excitement and energy a live audience offers, virtual speaking is never going to be as much fun. Your audience is atomized into […]
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October 16, 2020
Just One Question Episode 35: Nick talks to Zak Dychtwald founder of the Young China Group
Zak Dychtwald Author of Young China: How the Restless Generation will change their country and the world. Zak is the founder of Young China Group and sought after keynote speaker having most recently spoken at the Aspen Ideas Festival, WSJ CEO Summit and Google Talks. Podcast Available Here:
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October 14, 2020
How Speakers Need to Take Care of their Voices – A Q and A with an Expert Voice Teacher
Jessica Cooper began her professional career as a musician in Boston in 2000. She has appeared with many of the region’s top performing groups as both a soloist and an ensemble member. Jessica is a faculty member at the University of Massachusetts, Boston campus, and actively participates in the university’s culture of social justice, diversity, […]
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October 9, 2020
Just One Question Episode 34: Nick chats with the Founder of Choreography for Business Rachel Cossar
Rachel Cossar, former ranked rhythmic gymnast on the Canadian National Team and professional ballerina with the Boston Ballet. Founder of Choreography for Business, a consulting firm that coaches people around all things body language and presence. Podcast Available Here:
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October 6, 2020
What’s wrong with filler words, exactly?
Are, like, filler or weasel words, you know, on the rise? What do the following words have in common: basically, really, actually, totally, exactly, very, highly, just, like, you know, uh, um, I mean, like I said, OK, so, well, right?, and stuff, literally? They’re all filler or weasel words – words we interject into […]
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