Speaking For Success!

Think before you ink! - coming soon

2011-04-10T08:52:00.000-07:00

We've been working on reformating and updating many of our previous publications for access via readers like Kobo and Kindle.

Think Before You Ink will be available soon for download.

Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey
www.ideaman.net
www.successpublications.ca

New sites of interest

2011-03-31T18:28:00.000-07:00

From time to time I share websites that I have found of interest. These sites were designed by Irene Gaudet of Vitrak Creative.

New sites

www.sandramarinassociates.com

www.brunoandthebusinessbeanstalk.com

www.costainclassicauto.com

www.brunowiskel.com

www.financiallyspeaking.ca

New sites of interest

2011-03-31T18:24:00.000-07:00

From time to time I share websites that I have found of interest. These sites were designed by Irene Gaudet of Vitrak Creative.

New sites

www.sandramarinassociates.com

www.brunoandthebusinessbeanstalk.com

www.costainclassicauto.com

www.brunowiskel.com

www.financiallyspeaking.ca

Check these out

2011-01-28T11:45:00.000-08:00

http://www.costainclassiccars.com/home.htm

http://costainclassicauto.com

Check out these new websites...

Check out these new websites

2011-01-27T15:54:00.001-08:00

My friend and CAPS Edmonton colleague Audrey Kotelniski just got two websites up...

I wanted to bring them to your attention.

Check them out

www.AudreyKotelniski.com
www.TheComplianceConnection.com
www.The ComplianceCoach.com

Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey

Leadership You win when your team wins!

2010-09-28T17:04:00.000-07:00

Presentation Skills - Remember the Hand_HQ.wmv

2010-08-16T21:32:00.000-07:00

Leadership33 - What is Leadership.wmv

2010-08-16T21:30:00.000-07:00

Recessions Happen

2010-07-22T16:33:00.000-07:00

Presentation Skills 3 Keys to Speaking Success

2010-07-22T16:30:00.001-07:00

Presentation Skills 3 Keys to Speaking Success

2010-07-22T16:30:00.000-07:00

Understand Your Clients

2010-07-22T16:27:00.000-07:00

The Millionaire Woman Minute Website Tips

2010-07-12T17:26:00.000-07:00

The Millionaire Woman - Mentoring

2010-06-22T06:37:00.000-07:00

The Millionaire Woman - Mentoring

2010-06-22T06:35:00.000-07:00

Bob has a Leadership article published in CIM Toronto newsletter

2010-06-01T18:51:00.000-07:00

Bob has a new article included in June issue of Toronto Manager

http://www.cim.ca/NToronto/PDFs/CIM-Tor-News-June10.pdf

June issue is available

2010-06-01T06:49:00.001-07:00

http://www.ideaman.net/Archive/June%202010.htm follow the link to view Bob's June issue of Ideas @ Work!

May issue of Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey's Ideas @ Work

2010-05-03T11:16:00.001-07:00

http://www.ideaman.net/Archive/May%202010.htm Our May issue is coming out tomorrow... here is an advanced peek.

Speakers of the World video launch

2010-04-11T19:49:00.000-07:00

Speakers of the World - Global Speakers Federation theme song premiered in Noordwijk, Netherlands on March 19th, 2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paScjrY-jOs

What a pleasure to be able to create an opportunity to help launch this new song with my fellow speakers at the PSA Holland convention.

Enjoy

Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey

Chile relief trip

2010-04-10T08:33:00.001-07:00

I have known Pastor Rauna for about 10 or more years... and she has always been a person who looked for practical ways of sharing God's love. I told her to send this along and that I would share it with my friends... if you are in the US she might be able to get you a tax deduction as well.

I've created an album on my profile page to share the pics Rauna sent me... http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=212208&id=641710972&saved

Bob

Pastor Rauna's note

Dear Bob,

Here's the info on Chile that I promised you.

I am attaching a few pictures to use or not use as you so desire. These pictures are right in the area where I am going.

Bob what ever assistance your friends can bring will be greatly appreciated. In one of the pictures you see them collecting water. One of the major items we are purchasing is bottled water.

We are still needing about $20,000 US to purchase supplies of water, vitamins, medicine, food supplies (meal bars etc). We are purchasing these in Mendoza Chile and trucking them in to Concepcion, Chile. The trucking will cost about 3 - 5 thousand dollars depending on how many trucks we fill.

These supplies are calculated to be sufficient for about a month for a camp of about 5,000 people displaced by the earthquake. These people lost everything, housing, clothing etc. We have chosen this location as I personally know the people looking after this camp and they are extremely reliable. I know the supplies will all go where they are meant to be used and won't be sold or misused. I will also personally be in Chile for almost 2 weeks making sure things are properly distributed.

A pastor friend of mine in Argentina has his church collecting, blankets, clothing, shoes etc. They are in Spring heading toward winter and it is getting quite cold to be without shelter all night.

I know time is short as I fly out on the 20th of April but support can either be FedExed to me at:
Pastor Rauna May
New Hope
290 Sand Island Acc. Ro
Honolulu, HI 96819
U.S.A.

Or even quicker and about the same cost, sent via Western Union to:
Rauna May
Honolulu, Hawaii

My phone contact info is 1.808.277.0400 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1.808.277.0400 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Even now, a month after the original quake of 8.8 they are still having very strong after shocks. A friend of mine, there in Concepcion, has said that the aftershocks are still so strong that in some areas it has been too dangerous to even start looking through the rubble for bodies.

Thanks so much Bob for any assistance you can drum up.

New publications and websites of interest

2010-01-03T20:44:00.001-08:00

Check out these new or updated sites

Been busy before we leave for Australia.

Pocket Wisdom for Innovators

Pocket Wisdom for Leaders

Pocket Wisdom for Selling Professionals

Pocket Wisdom for Speakers

Creative Success Catalyst

Meetings Success

2010 - speak your truth and make a difference

2009-12-31T22:29:00.000-08:00

Speaking for Success... make 2010 a year in which you find your voice, learn to capture and organize your thoughts and speak with power.

Join Toastmasters...

Buy a copy of www.pocketwisdomforspeakers.com

New articles uploaded to Alberta Speakers site

2009-11-06T13:56:00.000-08:00

WE have a Success Articles page on our www.AlbertaSpeakers.com site that shares articles from our experts who speak. We've just uploaded 20 new articles for your reading.

Experts who speak from our various joint adventure promotional speaker sites:

We'll keep adding information and resources for you.

Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey, Creative Lead

new reality TV show from Canada

2009-10-10T18:46:00.001-07:00

http://www.citytv.com//toronto/show/micro/44002--my-rona-home

Check this out... a new reality TV show from Canada.

Two young couples are each building a home.

Winners get their $400,000 home as the prize.

Check it out and vote for TEAM Yellow... I am!

Foundational Success is now available online

2009-06-09T08:05:00.000-07:00

Foundational Success - Building Blocks for Personal and Professional Success is now available online at: www.foundationalsuccess.com

This amazing collection of wisdom from 30 top experts from North America and around the world was created by Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey to support the CAPS Foundation.

Visit: www.foundationalsuccess.com today and safely purchase your own copy for only $20.

$19 of each purchase goes directly to the CAPS Foundation. $1 is used by our CAPS National Office to cover credit cards and processing.

Tell your friends and family to visit as well. Share this with your colleagues and your clients so they too, can build some foundational success.

Foundational Success to launch in May

2009-04-27T12:50:00.001-07:00

A new joint venture with 30 top experts and authors from around the globe is set to launch in May 2009.

Foundational Success - Building Blocks for Personal and Professional Success

This value added e-publication is led by Canada's Ideaman, Bob Hooey and is a fund raising project for the CAPS Foundation. Canadian Association of Professional Speakers.

Pre-order price is only $20 and proceeds go directly to the CAPS Foundation.

Visit: www.foundationalsuccess.com to see who contributed their wisdom to this new tool in your personal and professional success.

Presentation skills video series by Accredited Speaker

2009-04-14T15:23:00.000-07:00

Bob just finished filming 26 Speaking for Success video clips. Check out this clip on YouTube.

Bob is the 48th person in the history of Toastmasters International to be awarded their professional level, Accredited Speaker designation. He is a charter member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and a prolific author of a multitude of books including two on effective speaking.

He offers executive speech coaching and corporate training. His speaking has taken him around the world, including Iran and India in the recent past. His Secret Selling Tips is read by paid subscribers across North America and Asia.

Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey

Canadian speaker visits Hyde Park and Speaker's Corner

2008-11-29T10:18:00.000-08:00

Ok...just had to stop and have my picture taken at this historic landmark while I was spending 4 days touring London. Had just spent 8 days in Iran (speaking 6 days in a row) and I was relaxing and decompressing before heading home to Edmonton, and then off to CAPS convention in Toronto.

Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey

Canada's first ever Red Day event launched

2008-11-29T10:06:00.001-08:00

The Brick leads the way in creating a new shopping holiday. Canada's first ever Red Day is their answer to the famous Black Friday promotions in the US.

Staples and other retailers have followed their lead.

It is hoped this will become a national sales promotion and each year more retailers will sign on to promote it.

We will be assisting in this process for 2009.

A special offer for our readers

2008-09-22T14:47:00.000-07:00

Here is a very special offer to those who read this blog. We recently released Bob's In The Company of Leaders with 40 leadership experts and guest authors. This ebook retails for $32.95 and is gaining popularity and downloads around the globe.

Bob has offered to allow his blog readers to purchase a downloadable, printable version for only $20 CDN plus taxes. Follow this link to check it out.

These amazing authors have contributed their wisdom and you can leverage yoursuccess and leadership by applying their sage wisdom.

In the Company of Leaders released August 15th, 2008

2008-08-20T18:46:00.001-07:00

Long awaited collection of wisdom from 40 top leadership authors and best selling experts is now available.

Creative Lead, Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey unveiled this newest collaboration during his leadership keynote at the Toastmasters International convention, this year being hosted in Calgary, Alberta.

Toastmasters members in attendance got access to a free download of this exciting new e-publication from Canada's Ideaman.

This project was started as a way to say thanks to the 235,000 Toastmasters around the world for their leadership roles and contributions to Bob's growth and success in speaking and leadership over the past 17 years.

Visit: http://www.inthecompanyofleaders.com/ for more information on this exciting new publication.

Secret Selling Tips now available for small group and individual subscriptions

2008-03-05T08:51:00.001-08:00

When you enroll today, you will also receive a FREE copy of Bob's new 'Sales Success,' a $14.95 value with your paid subscription to Secret Selling Tips.

How much would a 10 to 50% increase in your sales be worth to your bottom line and commissions? How would that impact your success and performance?

Ask yourself:

Are you serious about your role as a selling professional?
Are you committed to investing in your growth and future?
Are you willing to learn and apply proven techniques and tips?
Are you willing to be a sales leader and not just an order taker?
Are you open to new ideas and challenges in your career?

The Secret Selling Tips, sales leader's success program was created for those selling professionals who want to be leaders, make more money, have more fun and better serve their customers.

Are you at that level in commitment? Do you want to be?

If so, then we invite you to subscribe today and start enhancing your sales and career.

How to Generate More Sales - a bonus publication for subscribers to Bob's Motivational Sales Quotes

2008-03-04T13:02:00.000-08:00

Selling is a challenging career. It is also one where keeping your motivation high is critical to your success.

Sign up today for Bob's free, weekly Motivational Sales Quotes and get a bonus copy of this new ebook from the creative and productive brain of Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey. Keep your motivation high and see your sales soar!

Visit: http://www.secretsellingtips.com/ for more information on this and other sales success services.

Happy Personal New Year, Irene

2008-01-30T08:07:00.001-08:00

My friend and web-maven Irene celebrates her personal new year today. Can't tell you how old she is...I know, but I can't tell you, because I want to live to see my next Personal New Year later this spring.

All to often we forget to pause and ponder the last year in our lives. What did we do, how did we do, who did we share it with? Those kind of questions.

It is also a good time to say thanks to those who have been helping over the past year.

In this case, it is my opportunity to say thanks to a delightful friend who has been more than just supportive in my own work as a speaker, writer, leadership and sales trainer. Her help with our various websites has been an inspiration.

Happy New Year, Irene.

Advice from my Web master

2008-01-28T15:24:00.000-08:00

One of the things I have told my web design clients is that to get your site talked about and indexed, get out there and get involved online. Post articles, talk in forums, become the expert, and above all, start your own blog. Most of us keep making excuses why we can't do something, but I figure it's time to put my money where my mouth is. (This is from Irene's first blog.)

Web design is a relatively new part of my life. I've been online forever, with my career in science research, it's pretty much always been a part of the way things are done. As I've seen the pages and sites evolve, it got my scientific and creative minds together to discover how much of this I could learn and create for myself and subsequently, for others.

What began as a way to help out my friend Bob fix up his Ideaman site has turned into a part-time business creating new sites like Secret Selling Tips and, most recently, The Prosperous Farmer. I've also helped others, like Jeff with his investigations business, update what is otherwise a really nice site. Each design, each success has taught me something new and I believe that is the most important thing.

Visit my Vitrak Creative site: Helping you harness the creative power of your mind to maximize your message on the web

One of the most important attributes of a vibrant personality is their ability to keep growing, to keep learning, to never take for granted the store of knowledge that is available to them. This is the true power of the web. We can access the knowledge of millions of minds - brilliant, average, and otherwise - but it is there for us to learn from. Then, finally, we too can share our 'wisdom', such as it is.

So, that is my bit of wisdom for this time around. Keep learning. Keep thinking.
Keep questioning. But above all, Have fun!

Irene Gaudet, Creative Consultant

Vitrak Creative Services

Helping you harness the creative power of your mind to maximize your message on the web

Communication for Speakers takes a new path

2007-12-03T06:30:00.001-08:00

I've told you about the work 20 speakers are doing in creating the Alberta Speakers website and ad-venture promotional team. This group is using a website which is supported by print advertising as a way to leverage their reach.

Mid November we expanded that outreach by inviting additional speakers to join us in two more online web-based promotional websites. We've had a good response for Edmonton Speakers and Calgary Speakers websites.

Last week we invited speakers from BC to become a part of a new online program to promote Vancouver Speakers and Kelowna/Okanagon Speakers. Again, the response has been good. Obviously, these ideas have struck a chord with our fellow speakers. Yahoo!

Glad to help where we can and we have several other projects under consideration: Atlantic Canada Speakers, Saskatchewan Speakers, Manitoba Speakers, Ontario Speakers, Toronto Speakers, Hamilton Speakers, and Ottawa Speakers. Interesting way to leverage my spare time, keep my webmaster busy, and leverage my reach along with helping my fellow speakers with theirs.

Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey

Bob's article featured in The Software Sales Journal

2007-11-19T15:05:00.000-08:00

One of Bob's Articles on how to increase your professionalism and sales was featured in the October '07 issue of The Software Sales Journal.

Visit this link to read the whole article.

Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey

Speaking of news

2007-10-29T10:56:00.000-07:00

Been very busy working on some new internet based projects.Two new websites as an extention of what we are doing with our www.AlbertaSpeakers.com joint venture promotional project.

Visit: www.EdmontonSpeakers.com and www.CalgarySpeakers.com for more information.

We will be expanding this service to speakers in other geographical areas across Canada in the future.Am also launching several destination based speaker websites for strategically targeted areas I would like to visit or work.

Visit: www.NovaScotiaSpeaker.com, www.PhoenixSpeaker.com, www.ArizonaSpeaker.net or www.LasVegasSpeaker.net for more information.More to follow.More targeted sites are in the works.

Bob Hooey

Denver Secrets revealed

2007-10-19T08:56:00.001-07:00

Sometimes even the politicians get it right.

I was just in Denver exhibiting our on-line Secret Selling Tips sales leaders' success program at the CSIA DemoGala2007 at the invitation of the Canadian Consultate.

CO Governor, Bill Ritter opened the event and said a few words. He was not bad... in fact I thought he did a good job and told him so when he came by the booth.

He was clear, concise and comfortable in his remarks. He came across natural and not at all like a typical politician. His works were real and conveyed his ideas easily.

We can learn from people like the Governor.

Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey

http://www.ideaman.net/

Secret Selling Tips going to Denver

2007-10-07T10:26:00.000-07:00

News Flash: Oct 9-12: Denver, CO.

Canadian Trade Mission at CSIA's DemoGala2007 with 900 key technology professionals, government leaders, business leaders, venture capitalists, investment bankers and market influencers! 55 technology companies (inlcuding 9 Canadian) have been invited to display. CSIA theme is intensity, innovation and inspiration.

We feel, as does the Canadian Trade Comissioner, that we are leveraging technology in this innovative and inspirational service to engage and equip sales teams. We have been invited to participate and display our innovative tecnology-supported "Secret Selling Tips," sales leaders success program.

I am looking forward to meeting Colorado leaders who want to help their sales forces become more effective and profitable.

Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey

http://www.secretsellingtips.com/

Drop Zone a success

2007-09-28T16:05:00.000-07:00

Walking your talk... just words or action?

For Bob they became a motivation to confront his fear of heights and to step off the ledge on the 27 story Sutton Place Hotel recently.

Bob successfully rappelled down in support of AB Easter Seals. He raised $3200 for his efforts.

Visit: http://www.dropzonebob.com/ for pictures and raw video footage of this event.

Bob (not all talk at all...) Hooey

Speaking of a challenge! Drop Zone team wanted - please help

2007-08-07T09:35:00.001-07:00

Anyone who raises a minimum pledge of $1500 for the Alberta Easter Seals Drops Zone before Sept. 10th (actually before my training on Sept. 5th) will earn the chance to rappel down the side of the 26-story Sutton Place Hotel (10235 101 St in Edmonton). Since 2005, more than 600 superheros joined this exclusive Superhero Club for Easter Seals.

I am committed to being a part of that courageous group this year in helping Easter Seal Kids. (gulp)

I am asking for your involvement in making that goal a reality. I could donate the $1500 for the chance to walk down the building, but that would defeat the process of engaging and involving a greater number of people in the process. People like you... I believe in the power of making a 'leveraged' difference.

This program is being used by Easter Seals all across Canada. Last year (Edmonton's first) 39 people rappeled down and this year they have a goal of doubling that number. They have room for 70 Superheros. I would love to be one of them this year and with your help, surpass that challenging goal.

I've pledged to raise at least $2500. I am asking your help to surpass this challenging goal.
Check out this flash movie to see what I have to look forward to (gulp!) and follow the link below to go to my personal donation page.

As many of you know I am not very comfortable with heights; but I believe to get to the winner's zone we need to move outside my comfort zone. This adventure will certainly move me 'way' past my comfort zone. (SMILE!!!) With your help I will on Sept. 10th, 2007. We'll see if we can get some pictures to share of this adventure.

Check out my personal donation page and support this great cause. (You can make a donation online)

Bob Hooey

Boy have I... smile

2007-08-05T09:50:00.000-07:00

Getting back into blogging... been a very productively busy year so far... and a lot of our success revolves around speaking. Visit our website and view some of our past issues of Ideas @ Work for more information.

Have been across the country (US and Canada) on numerous occasions sharing our Ideas At Work! with leaders, sales professionals, association executives, fellow speakers, Toastmasters and community groups.

Went to Chicago in May to share a new concept we developed and launched in March. Our Secret Selling Tips has been very well received and we now have clients across North America who subscribe for their entire sales teams.

Returned recently from a two week road trip... San Diego, Chicago and Waukesha, WI, back to San Diego, Seattle, Bellingham, Kelowna, Golden, Radium and Canmore. Good to be home.

Speaking for Success

Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey

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2007-01-29T09:24:00.000-08:00

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Speaking of Quantum Success

2006-10-24T19:00:00.000-07:00

Visit: http://www.quantumsuccess.biz/ to download your free copy of this amazing 3 volume success series created by Canadian Ideaman, Bob Hooey and 85 Top American authors, leaders and business experts. Tell your friends to go and get theirs too.

We went live October 12th and you can go to this site to download a complimentary copy of this 3 volume success series. Give your leadership a boost, learn some presentation tips to enhance your career, make your business more profiable and fun.

Give this website as a gift to your customers, coworkers and families... the gift that keeps on giving... success!

Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey

Creative Catalyst & Idea Farmer

North America's top experts help you enjoy Quantum Success in your career, company or leadership.

2006-09-21T16:52:00.000-07:00

North America's top experts help you enjoy Quantum Success in your career, company or leadership.

Update: Our collection of wisdom and writing goes international with UK's Paul Z Jackson putting us over the 85 mark for contributing authors.

Schedule for launch is still set for October 10th for this 3-volume set from the pens of North America's (and the UK) top authors and business experts.

Visit: Quantum Success for a complete list of authors and come see us on October 10th to download your complimentary copy of these 3 success volumes.Help us raise awareness and fun research to cure Huntington's disease. Visit Laura's Hope for more information and to make a donation today.

Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey
Creative Catalyst & Idea Farmer
Creative Lead: Quantum Success

MONEY Magazine's Best Jobs: More jobs

2006-06-21T18:12:00.000-07:00

MONEY Magazine's Best Jobs: More jobs

Top 166 jobs....

Hmmm... don't see motivational keynote speaker or trainer in this list. Guess they didn't ask any of us.

I love what I do and the results based outlook that drives it.

Bob

bizjournals: Return on People

2006-03-28T19:45:00.000-08:00

bizjournals: Return on People: "If there's one place where a great number of managers fail, it's in the area of communication. They don't set up effective communications systems and processes in their organizations; they don't encourage -- or demand -- their employees to communicate better with one another; and they, themselves, are ineffective communicators.

Are you an effective communicator within your organization?"

As Bob Nelson suggests, taking the time to make sure you communicate effectively can be a success tool or step up in becoming a more effective leader.

The 10 Worst Presentation Habits | BusinessWeek

2006-03-10T08:31:00.000-08:00

The 10 Worst Presentation Habits BusinessWeek:

"The 10 Worst Presentation Habits"
Speakers can be their own worst enemies. Here are our expert's tips on how to make a presentation sing
By Carmine Gallo

As a communications coach for some of America's most admired companies, I work with business professionals who want to engage their listeners -- whether they are addressing employees, customers or colleagues; whether they are speaking to an audience of one or one thousand. In my book, 10 Simple Secrets of the World's Greatest Business Communicators, I identify bad presentation habits that impose barriers between speakers and their listeners. Here are the worst habits and how to overcome them.

Gallo is a Pleasanton (Calif.)-based corporate presentation coach and former Emmy-award winning television journalist. He is the author of the new book, 10 Simple Secrets of the World's Greatest Business Communicators. Visit him online at www.carminegallo.com"

Bob's note: This is a very simple read; but very relevant, if you want to be more effective, more captivating, or more engaging as a presenter. Often the secrets of the professionals are founded on mastery of some simple processes... one of which is do your homework in advance, before you walk on stage. I often tell my students that the harder part is what I do before I enter the room... once on stage... well, that is the fun time where I get to engage and play with my audiences.

I have been speaking and presenting now for over a decade and this article reminded me of the importance of preparation and practice in enhancing my performance. It will for you as well. If you'd like some more tips on presenting visit E Business Success, or Speaking for Success! If you'd be interested in some more hands on coaching visit Speech Coach or Executive Speech Coach.

Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey, Creative Catalyst & Idea Farmer (ok... speech coach too!)

Public Speaking

2005-09-29T15:10:00.000-07:00

Public Speaking is an area of fear for many North Americans... it does not have to be... a simple process of being ready and relaxed will do wonders. Visit this site and learn for yourself how you can enhance your speaking abilities.

A&B Public Speaking: The Archive

2005-09-29T15:06:00.000-07:00

A&B Public Speaking: The Archive

Here is an archive of public speaking tips, techniques, quotes and other helpful items and suggestions... I was amazed at the value on this site... you will be too!

You'll have a chance to check out some of the more interesting speakers in our rich history... gee maybe someday I'll be included in this list... smile!

Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey

10 Tips for Successful Public Speaking - Toastmasters International

2005-09-29T15:05:00.001-07:00

10 Tips for Successful Public Speaking - Toastmasters International

Looking for a little help in preparing for a presentation? Look no further... Toastmasters to the rescue... these are solid tips that work in every presentation situation.

Read, relax and reframe how you look at your self and your speaking abilities. Then step up and succeed!

Welcome to Toastmasters International where we are"Making Effective Communication a Worldwide Reality"

2005-09-29T15:05:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Toastmasters International where we are"Making Effective Communication a Worldwide Reality"

If you are serious about getting a grip on the fears of public speaking and overcoming them... then this is the organization for you.

I joined Toastmasters in 1991 and have found the experience, the encouragement one of the solid foundations for my success as a professional speaker.

Executive Speech Coach - Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey available for selective clients

2005-09-20T17:54:00.001-07:00

What is the price of being a champion? What does it take to be your best?

Professional athletes know the value of coaching to hone and enhance their skills.

So too, do leading edge entrepreneurs, business leaders and managers who engage the services of a speech coach to help them with their presentations.

Executive Speech Coach - Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey available for selective clients

Toastmasters International Accredited speaker Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey

2005-09-20T17:54:00.000-07:00

Toastmasters International Accredited speaker Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey

Each year tens of thousands of Toastmasters around the world compete for the right to eventually stand on an internation stage as that year's World Champion.

What you may not know is each year a select number of qualified Toastmasters enter the process for qualification and awarding of Toastmasters professional level Accredited Speaker Designation. Many try, few make it. Those who do, are inducted into the Toastmasters Hall of Fame and given their award on that same international stage.

To date, only 55 people (and only 7 Canadians) have earned this distinction. Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey became the 48th person in their rich history when he was inducted in 1998.

Three keys to successful presentations or speeches

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In public speaking the cardinal rule to being truly effective is “NEVER BE BORING!”

How do we do this when we are nervous and under stress to perform?

For the last 10 plus years, I’ve been teaching my clients and students that the “three keys to presentation success” are based on acquiring the knowledge you need to successfully capture their attention, connect with your audience, and achieve your shared or desired objectives.

Those three keys are simply:

· KNOW your subject or topic
· KNOW your audience
· KNOW yourself

If you know your subject, and are thoroughly prepared, you will be much more relaxed than if you are ‘winging’ it. Taking time to organize and delve into your topic will give you a sense of the depth you bring to the platform. It will also give you much more information than you will be able to deliver, which gives you back-up information for additional presentations and questions. This confidence based on acquired knowledge, works wonders in helping to keep the “butterflies flying in formation.”

If you know your audience, you will be better prepared to effectively analyze their needs and select from the body of knowledge you’ve acquired on your topic to serve or solve those needs. The better you know their backgrounds, connections, education, gender, and their ages, the better you will be able to construct and deliver your presentation in a way that is interesting and informative to them.

If you know yourself, you can draw on your own experiences, and build on your own strengths in developing your own speaking style. You can also share your own unique stories in a way that allows you to be your most effective. Self-knowledge is a tool of effective communication.

Continually ask yourself, “If I was in the audience, why would I be interested in this point or topic?” Then simply make sure you have a good answer for that question. Your audiences are people, just like you. The better you know yourself, the better equipped you are to effectively reach them.

By combining your knowledge of self, your subject, and your audience, you will effectively increase your impact. You will also expand your impact as a presenter, interviewee, or speaker.

Be sure to apply the 3 P’s of professional public speaking – PREPARE, PRACTICE or POLISH, and finally PERFORM! There is no substitute for being prepared, by practicing until you are confident you are ready to present your material in a confident manner.

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Bob “Idea Man” Hooey is an award winning accredited professional speaker, MC, corporate trainer, facilitator and business coach. His articles have appeared in local and North American trade journals and consumer publications. He is the author of 9 books. 4 success systems, 8 mini-books, 6 e-books and business resource guides. Sign up for his free Ideas@Work e-zine: Visit http://www.ideaman.net

Welcome to Speaking for Success!

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From time to time I will post ideas, tips, techniques and other thoughts to help you enhance your speaking skills. Your ability to sell your ideas, thoughts, services and products is dependent on this skill. Your ability to enhance your leadership, career or company success is built on being an effective communicator.

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Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey
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