What Do You Say Communique - All About the Audience

What Do You Say Communique'

August 2009 - All About the Audience

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Hope your summer is going well!

I recently had a conversation with an audience participant who was surprised--pleasantly--that I bantered with the audience, had the participants talk with each other and actually came down off the platform to mix and mingle with the audience...during a keynote speech!

I explained that speaking is really ALL ABOUT THE AUDIENCE! I've already heard my own presentations for over 15 years! What keeps it fresh and fun for me--and the audience--is the group's participation and input.

In this month's edition of the What Do You Say Communique', I share insights from my audiences and focus on getting input from others.

Speaking of input...I would appreciate hearing your thoughts in response to my "one-question survey" on what you think bosses should know.

I'm looking forward to an opportunity to create an all-about-YOUR-audience presentation for your Fall in-service, staff retreat or conference event!

Sarita Maybin

Professional Speaker & Author

"Helping People Work Together...Better!"

Favorite Audience Insights

Some of my favorite parts of my presentations are words of wisdom originally shared by people in my audiences.

1. Luck is when opportunity and preparedness meet

2. Ask: When history is recorded, will this situation be documented?

3. Insanity = Doing the same thing over and over while expecting different results

4. O.P.S. = "Other people's stuff." How much time are you spending on it?

5. When situations keep turning out the same, remember: "Wherever you go, there you are!"

6. Key to success: Figure out how to pull rank when you have no rank to pull

7. If we threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.

Where is Sarita speaking

in August?

I'd love to connect with you when I'm in your area!

August 13 - San Bernardino, CA

August 14 - Oceanside, CA

August 17 - Houston, TX

August 21 - Bremerton, WA

August 26 - Little Rock, AR

August 29 - Long Beach, CA

Photo of Exclusive Premier Women's Expo in Long Beach

Aug 28-30 - Workshops, vendors and networking with over 1,000 women. Attend one day or the whole weekend. First 20 to register for Sarita's Saturday workshop receive a free signed book. Click on photo to find out more about this event!

Sarita chatting with participants during her recent presentation to NACE (National Association of Catering Executives), San Diego chapter.

Photo by Brant Bender Photography

ONE-QUESTION

SURVEY

"What one thing do you wish bosses knew?"

Please hit reply to email your answer!

Your input will be included--anonymously--as part of informal research I'm doing for a group of CEOs.

REMINDER: Sarita's book-related workshop on constructive confrontation is Friday, August 14 at MiraCosta College in Oceanside, California. REGISTER OR FORWARD to a friend in southern California TODAY!

What Do You Say?

Featured Phrases --

Seeking Input

What do you suggest?

In your opinion, what should be done?

I need your help.

What are the options?

What would you like to see happen?

Email me phrases you would add to the list!

Exclusive Premier Women's Expo in Long Beach

Register now to attend Sarita's "How to Stay Positive and Focused in Uncertain Times" presentation at the Expo on Saturday August 29.

Highlights include:

7 Strategies for Thriving on Change
12 Workplace Motivators: Which ones motivate you?
Motivation Makeover: How to get more of what you need
How to Use "Resiliency Resources " to bounce back from adversity
5 Ways to rekindle passion for your career

Click here to view past issues of the What Do You Say Communique' in the Archives.