Author Archives: Richard Andrews
Social Media Monday: Twitter 101
We talked a bit about Twitter here on the Inspiring Speakers Blog last week. So are you tweeting? Because you really should be. Twitter is a social network, but more importantly it is an information network. It’s a space where people from … Continue reading
Inspiring Speaker Friday: Barack Obama
Since yesterday’s post was on the use of pauses in public speaking, I thought today’s Inspiring Speaker Friday post should feature a speech by someone proficient in using the power of the pause. So here is President Barack Obama speaking on … Continue reading
The Power of the Pause
The following quote, which I included in yesterday’s post on brevity and simplicity, got me thinking a bit more about the use of pauses in speech-making. “The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as … Continue reading
And I Quote…
While I was researching yesterday’s blog post I came across a number of inspiring quotations about brevity and simplicity. But since the post was concerned with keeping things short and sweet, I couldn’t bring myself to include them all. I thought … Continue reading
On Brevity…
In today’s world of news feeds, sound bytes and 140-character-or-less Twitter updates, time is of the essence. Today’s audiences are impatient. They want information, they want entertainment and they want it now. Brevity has never been more valued – and … Continue reading
Social Media Monday: Creating Content
Last week on Social Media Monday we wrote about blogs. More specifically, we wrote about why you should really have one of your own. So it’s seven days later and you’ve signed up for a blog service, you’ve chosen your … Continue reading
Inspiring Speaker Friday: The King’s Speech
If you’ve been reading the news or watching TV this week you’ll know that the 84th Academy Awards are happening this weekend. All the hoopla got me thinking about last year’s awards, and about the film The King’s Speech in particular. … Continue reading
Inspiring Speakers’ Speaker Resource Centre
I thought today I’d tell you a bit more about our newest resource here on the Inspiring Speakers website. Our Speaker Resource Centre has long been a valuable source of information on how best to market and promote yourself as a … Continue reading
And I Quote…
There’s this quotation about speech-making by Dale Carnegie that I just love. “There are always three speeches for every one you actually gave. The one you practised, the one you gave, and the one you wish you gave.” It’s so true! … Continue reading
Social Media Monday: On Blogging
Last Monday we talked a bit about the importance of creating online content. Having an online platform is vital for marketing yourself as a professional speaker today. As a professional speaker, you most likely have an area of expertise. So … Continue reading
