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Gihan Perera updated their profile
Monday
Gihan Perera replied to Camille Valvo's discussion Speaker blurb
"For anybody who has done the Thought Leaders programs, the Positioning Matrix is an excellent tool for this purpose. It allows you to build a brief positioning statement, which you can tailor and adapt for a number of different situations. I use it…"
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Gihan Perera posted events
May 3
Phil Preston posted a status
"How you can help clients fine tune their business ... http://bit.ly/J3TMVM"
May 1
Warwick Merry | The Get More Guy posted a blog post

What Are Your Team Doing?

What Are Your Team Doing?Last week I had an unannounced visitor. I was working in my home office and there was a timid knock at the door. So timid I was not even sure it was a knock. When I got to the door there was Malcolm*.Malcolm was walking the street for a company and giving away "Stand By Power" boards as part of a government initiative. So his company would get paid by the government for the 1 per household board they installed. Anything else they sold was theirs.It was obvious to me…See More
Apr 30
Jessica Reid is now a member of National Speakers Association of Australia
Apr 29
Phil Schibeci posted discussions
Apr 29
Warwick Merry | The Get More Guy posted a blog post

What Does Great Service Cost?

What Does Great Service Cost?When it comes to Customer Service, I don't need Outstanding Service, I don't need Great Service, I would settle for Good service!As you know from last week, it was my birthday on Thursday (by the way, thanks for all the birthday wishes!) Wifey took me to Number 8, an upmarket restaurant in the Crown casino complex. It had great reviews and seemed suitable for a posh night of celebration. It's not cheap (about $50 for a steak) but I am happy to pay for "an…See More
Apr 23
Phil Preston posted a status
"Do you have what it takes to be innovative? This is a tougher question than you might think... http://bit.ly/Is4xRk"
Apr 17
Bobbie updated their profile
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Bobbie posted a status
"Public talk at the New Children's Festival April 2012"
Apr 16
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Apr 16
Warwick Merry | The Get More Guy posted a blog post

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday!I like birthdays. I figure every year that I have one is a good year and to be quite honest, as I get older I feel more comfortable with myself and my life. This week it is my 44th birthday.Naturally wifey has been asking what I want for my birthday. The reality is that I have everything that I need. I don't really need anything extravagant just for the sake of it. But Wifey is persistent.The lawnmower died a couple of weeks ago, so on Saturday I got a brand spanking new…See More
Apr 16
Mark Johnson replied to Mark Johnson's discussion Audio Equipment Wanted
"Hi Nina, I'm using it for some marketing / product launch videos.  I have a Sony cam at present and need a receiver to plug into the external mic jack and want a lapel mic (or two) with a transmitter which I can attach to my…"
Apr 12

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Hi there.. Welcome to the NSAA online community for Speakers, Trainers, Facilitators, Entertainers. The community is now open to anyone in the industry and you may create your own Groups and Events.

If you have a comment for discussion, add it in the Forum. Create a new discussion if there isn't one to suit. Use the BLOG posts for articles about your area of expertise which may be of interest to your fellow Speakers.

 

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We suggest you plan to check into the community at least once a week. Post a link to a video or article or book you've found useful, or write a small article giving your fellow members some insight they can use about the business of speaking.

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Speaker blurb

Started by Camille Valvo. Last reply by Gihan Perera on Monday. 1 Reply

Recently I was asked by a client to assist in organsing an annual conference including speaker lineup, runsheet and themeing ideas.When it came time, the client asked if the speakers could provide a…Continue

Paying & receiving commisions

Started by Phil Schibeci Apr 29. 0 Replies

I facilitate a 2 day public speaking skills workshop & I'm considering having a guest speaker do some voice & styling presentations during the workshop. She wants to offer some products &…Continue

Lapel Mic

Started by Phil Schibeci Apr 29. 0 Replies

Does anyone know where I can buy a lapel mic to plug into my digital recorder?I've tried Dick Smith, JB-HIFi & Office Works. None of them sold lapel mics.Thanks, PhilContinue

Free or a small fee

Started by Phil Schibeci Apr 29. 0 Replies

I'm planning to present some evening events to promote my workshops & give the participants some skills & value for adding.I'm happy to make them free but I'm thinking it might be better to…Continue

Audio Equipment Wanted

Started by Mark Johnson. Last reply by Mark Johnson Apr 12. 2 Replies

I'm wondering if anyone has some unwanted audio equip - Lapel Microphone + Transmitter + Receiver.  I need it for basic video recording so I'm not after top brands yet, just something that will get…Continue

Aussie speakers speaking in USA

Started by toni powell. Last reply by toni powell Apr 3. 2 Replies

Hello, I am new to the Ning community.   I do have a question though.   Is there a particular visa a speaker needs to speak in the USA on a one off basis?  It would be a privately run seminar (ie not…Continue

Video Camera

Started by Phil Lee. Last reply by Warwick Merry | The Get More Guy Mar 12. 1 Reply

Is anyone able to advise on a suitable, easy to use video camera for videoing presentations, keynortes etc.Thanks in advancePhilContinue

Video Camera

Started by Phil Lee Mar 6. 0 Replies

Is anyone able to advise on a suitable, easy to use video camera for videoing presentations, keynortes etc.Thanks in advancePhilContinue

Printing books in China

Started by Nina Sunday Mar 1. 0 Replies

Do you have any recommendations for printing 3000 books overseas e.g. China?Continue

Tags: books, Print

The Death Of The Unconference

Started by Gihan Perera Feb 10. 0 Replies

I read this interesting (and timely) article "The Death of the Unconference", by Mitch Joel. Well…Continue

Blog Posts

What Are Your Team Doing?

Posted by Warwick Merry | The Get More Guy on April 30, 2012 at 10:45 0 Comments

What Are Your Team Doing?

Last week I had an unannounced visitor. I was working in my home office and there was a timid knock at the door. So timid I was not even sure it was a knock. When I got to the door there was Malcolm*.

Malcolm was walking the street for a company and giving away "Stand By Power" boards as part of a…

Continue

What Does Great Service Cost?

Posted by Warwick Merry | The Get More Guy on April 23, 2012 at 11:34 0 Comments

Steak

What Does Great Service Cost?

When it comes to Customer Service, I don't need Outstanding Service, I don't need Great Service, I would settle for Good service!…

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Happy Birthday!

Posted by Warwick Merry | The Get More Guy on April 16, 2012 at 11:00 0 Comments



Happy Birthday!

I like birthdays. I figure every year that I have one is a good year and to be quite honest, as I get older I feel more comfortable with myself and my life. This week it is my 44th birthday.

Naturally…

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What Did You Give?

Posted by Warwick Merry | The Get More Guy on April 9, 2012 at 12:27 0 Comments

Easter Egg

What Did You Give?

I had Easter lunch with some of my family on Sunday. My niece and nephews were all fired up on chocolate. The question that most people would ask them in relation to the Easter Bunny is "What did you get?" After considering this for the last 24 hours, I think "What did you Give?" would be a…

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Quality or Quantity?

Posted by Warwick Merry | The Get More Guy on April 2, 2012 at 7:58 0 Comments

 

Quantity Quality or Quantity?

I have to fight people to have them make their life easier. Let me explain.

At Trade Shows, Expos and on sponsor tables at conferences, it is common to see exhibitors giving away a prize if you put your business card in their glass…

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What Happens After?

Posted by Warwick Merry | The Get More Guy on March 26, 2012 at 10:33 0 Comments





So often we get focussed on the event or the meeting or the conference or the get together, that we forget about what happens after.  On most occasions, the real value is after the event. For some the activities after is the icing on the cake that…

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