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Communication Matters Newsletter
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What you can expect from the book
(PLUS: How to get your FREE copy TODAY only, September 30!)
The book is really a collection of the observations I've made in the last decade about speaking. Those have coalesced into the programs we teach at MillsWyck Communications and are the basis for everything I believe about how to speak effectively. It's mostly lighthearted stories and includes over a hundred concrete tips that you can use to improve your speaking. At times, it's funny. It has elements that will surprise you. But it's the nuts and bolts of why we are effective at helping speakers excel on the stage.
Here's a short story (a Sin) I observed and the subsequent tip from the book:
I watched a personal improvement coach deliver a message titled "Seven ways to...[something or other]." In his live presentation, he gave three ways to "something or other." When an audience member asked him about the complete list, he said we'd have to buy his book to get the other four.
He over-promised and under-delivered. (W-aaa-yy undelivered.)
Now here's my over-delivery:
Today (and today ONLY, September 30), you can get a Kindle download of the book... for FREE!
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Hey Virginians!
Powerful, Persuasive Speaking Workshop
Oct 19-20, 2015
We are once again offering our popular two-day intensive  speaker training through our relationship with the University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies. The class is in Richmond on October 19-20. We still have a few seats left. Would you be so kind as to ask your co-workers and friends and circulate to your professional networks in the area?
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Raleigh, NC
Nov 9-10
Dec 7-8
2016 Dates:
Jan 25-26, Feb 29-Mar 1, May 2-3, June 20-21, Aug 8-9, Sept 26-27, Nov 7-8
Richmond, VA
Two days that will change your life! This highly interactive, hands-on workshop gives you the skills to face an audience and deliver content in a clear, concise, and compelling manner. Close that deal, give that career-changing presentation, or motivate your audience to action. Speak with confidence, power, and ease. Limited seating.
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Upcoming Speaking Events
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Triangle AMA
American Marketing Assoc
October 15, monthly lunch
Raleigh, NC
Based on his new book, on Presentation Sin, Alan's talk will help you "Discover How to Start Engaging Your Audience."
Presentation Summit
September 27-30
New Orleans
Alan will be presenting at the national Presentation Summit on two topics:
1) "When It All Goes Wrong: Making your speech good when your situation turns bad."
2) "What NOT to Say: The 10 dumbest things speakers say."
Join him in the French Quarter for a great week of learning and fun!
High Five Conference
Triange AMA
American Marketing Assoc
March 2, 2016
Raleigh, NC
Pre-Conference Workshop: Speak With Confidence.
Register early!
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Speaking
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If you need a speaker for your next corporate meeting, professional organization, or conference, contact us at nfo@millswyck.com. Check out our keynotes or have us customize a presentation or workshop for your group.
Now booking speaking engagements for Spring 2016. Book early!
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Find out more about our public workshops, corporate training, private coaching, and keynote speaking at
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