SelfGrowth.com articles for Seminars and Workshops

Easy Sources of Seminar Leads: 3 Leaks to Plug in Your Seminar Lead-Generation Process

jennydirect@seminarmarketingpro.com — Fri, 6 Aug 2010 12:19:35 pm

Many seminar promoters assume that big, bold action and massive change is required to put more butts in seminar seats. In fact, increasing seminar registrations is often accomplished with surprisingly small changes. If you make dozens of small changes, their cumulative impact can be powerful and ...

"More Effective Story Telling Tips & Tactics That'll Make You a More Persuasive Speaker!" (Part Two)

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:00:00 am

Welcome back to Storytelling Tips and Tactics. As I mentioned in my previous article… specificity sells and makes a story more personal! When it comes to effective story telling give your audience a place to envision by telling them the specific location of your joke or story. For instance, ...

"Effective Story Telling Tips & Tactics That'll Make You a More Persuasive Speaker!" (Part One)

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:00:00 am

Perhaps you've been there yourself. You are listening to a speaker drone on with facts and figures… and figures and facts. At that moment your eyes are rolling towards the back of your head. As I always say - audiences will forgive a lot of things from you -- but they will never forgive a ...

"Self-Introductions or 'How to Plan for the Unexpected When You Speak"

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:00 am

I always say when it comes to speaking or performing, you must adhere to Murphy's Law. What can wrong … will. I don't know who this Murphy was, but perhaps he should get in touch with Montezuma (and his revenge.) Please note, dear reader, I am not a fatalist. I am more of a realist. Yes, you ...

"How ANY Public Speaker Can Create a Deeper Bond With Their Audience!"

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:00:00 am

The speakers people like the most, or who have the greatest impact, are said to have “presence.” Something special that leaps out at you. Certain actors have it, and that makes them "stars." Certain models (who by the way are sometime average looking people in real life) somehow "click" with ...

12 Effective Tips on How to Get the Most Out of Your Speakers Bureaus Relationships or (You Scratch My Back and I'll Scratch Yours!)

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:00:00 am

Talking to the Bureau in Person or On the Phone Before you call a speaking bureau, do some research to figure out which ones match your goals. Just as two snowflakes aren't a like -- it's the same with speakers bureaus. Your best plan (and you'll discover if they are truly interested in ...

***When to Hold Your Seminar: Which Day of the Week Is Best for Your Seminar?

jennydirect@seminarmarketingpro.com — Wed, 2 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am

One common question faced by new seminar promoters is determining what day of the week they should hold their event. Here are some points to consider as you make important scheduling decisions. If your attendees are primarily employees whose employers are footing the bill for their ...

3 Ways to Identify the Benefits Most Pertinent to Your Audience

jennydirect@seminarmarketingpro.com — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:00:00 am

To persuade prospects to register for your seminars, your marketing copy must adequately explain the value of your training. One critical way you can do this is by accurately describing the benefits of attending your seminar. Many seminar promoters and trainers believe that it's enough to ...

Finding Your Sacred Calling

Barbara@EponaRidge.com — Mon, 17 May 2010 12:00:00 am

Have You Found Your Personal Calling? Could it be that we are creating a tribe based in living authentically and following our true purpose? ABSOLUTELY! One of the things I know beyond a doubt is that you will find a far greater value than you ever expected... by honoring yourself and ...

The Self-Confidence Question

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Sun, 7 Feb 2010 10:37:00 pm

I have an entrepreneur friend who is an engaging speaker. He always gets high marks on audience evaluations. On stage, he comes off as quite confident. Watching him, you’d think he was loaded with self-esteem. In fact, the opposite is true. And at a recent presentation, he let his audience ...

How To Stay Alert In Lectures Seminars and Classes

visualizeit@aol.com — Fri, 8 Jan 2010 9:54:00 pm

You may have lectures and lessons with varying degrees of interest. A number of these might be dull, you might look forward to others; you might also have lectures and lessons that you hoped that you didn’t have to attend. The following are some techniques for keeping awake during your ...

This Is Your Time

errolmichaelhenry@matters4life.com — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 6:46:00 am

This Is Your Time! Where did the year go? It’s that time again; one year is drawing to a close and is just about ready to pass the baton on to another. Our unfulﬁlled hopes, dreams, aspirations and triumphs will all have to wait in line for another season. The impending holidays represent the ...

Following Up with Seminar Prospects: Boost Seminar Registrations

jennydirect@seminarmarketingpro.com — Tue, 1 Dec 2009 1:56:00 pm

Convincing busy, budget-conscious people to invest their time and money to attend your seminar can be a challenge. That is why you should sit up and pay attention when a prospective attendee indicates even the tiniest bit of interest in your event. Seminar leads are golden. Yet many seminar ...

7 Tips for Building Your Business through Public Speaking

Mandy@Mandybass.com — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 1:56:02 pm

High-caliber, marketing-savvy professionals and business owners realize that public speaking is not only a low-cost/ no–cost marketing strategy – it is also one of the best ways to position and brand yourself as the local “go-to” expert in your field. The value of becoming a key-note speaker ...

Overcome Prospects' Procrastination to Increase Seminar Registrations:Increase Seminar Registrations with Deadlines

jennydirect@seminarmarketingpro.com — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 2:53:00 pm

Experienced seminar promoters know that the number of registrations that come in each day generally increases as the seminar draws closer. While you might receive only one registration per day four weeks before your seminar, you could see 20 registrations per day the last week before your event. ...

When Is Too Much Email Too Much?

jennydirect@seminarmarketingpro.com — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 2:41:57 pm

When promoting live seminars, as well as virtual events such as teleseminars and webinars, it's critical to continue promoting your event right up until you start delivering content. Seminar producers who track their sales typically see a dramatic increase in their registrations in the days ...

Courage is in the Heart

Innerventures@aol.com — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 2:23:48 pm

Courage: from Anglo-French, coer heart. A quality of mind or spirit (heart) that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, without fear. I had done a five day intensive retreat with twenty-five, Youth at Risk on the coast of England. The course had been an amazing experience for ...

Adding Value to Your Seminar: Use Bonuses to Increase Value and Justify Higher Prices

jennydirect@seminarmarketingpro.com — Tue, 6 Oct 2009 3:00:05 pm

Will prospective seminar attendees pay what you are asking to participate in your seminar? The answer depends on how they perceive your price. If they think it's too high -- in other words -- there is not enough value to justify the time and money they will spend traveling to and ...

You're Sending Seminar Prospects Where?: Choose Links Carefully to Avoid Losing Seminar Prospects

jennydirect@seminarmarketingpro.com — Thu, 1 Oct 2009 2:12:04 pm

A recent trip to the grocery store reminded me of a valuable Internet marketing tip I learned years ago. When I was headed out the door with my cartful of groceries, the greeter -- an elderly man who always welcomes me with a big smile and friendly "hello" -- flagged me down. His job that ...

Advertising Your Seminar: 6 Rules to Remember When Advertising Your Seminars

jennydirect@seminarmarketingpro.com — Thu, 1 Oct 2009 2:10:19 pm

When promoting a local seminar, newspapers seem like a logical choice for reaching your target audience. After all, newspaper readers are local. And they are interested enough in learning new information that they're willing to pay for and read a paper, right? But as many new seminar ...

Pounding the Pavement: When Promoting Seminars, Anything Goes

jennydirect@seminarmarketingpro.com — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 3:09:08 pm

"What's the best way for me to promote my seminars?" This question easily makes the top five list of challenges I hear from newer seminar promoters, as well as those who aren't satisfied with how their events are performing. Their uncertainty is understandable. Because when you're doing ...

"The World Is Calling" Lyrics & New Music Video (by Paul Hoffman & William Lane - Theme Song for ENGAGE TODAY 2009 Conference)

hub@ordinarywords.com — Mon, 7 Sep 2009 3:21:00 pm

Hey there everyone!! Remember the jingle, "Have you driven a Ford... lately?" My friend Paul Hoffman wrote that. Since then, he's moved into inspirational music, writing songs for stars in the personal development industry like Jack Canfield, Robert Allen, Janet Attwood, Mark Victor ...

What’s the Difference Between a Seminar, Workshop and Conference?

jennydirect@seminarmarketingpro.com — Wed, 2 Sep 2009 3:39:02 pm

Seminars, workshops, conference, symposia, user conferences, summits -- the type of events you can host are varied. Choosing the right description for your event is critical because it communicates volumes about the type of experience your participants can expect. To ensure that you’re fully ...

*** University of Metaphysical Sciences: How it All Started

cbreese@umsonline.org — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 5:05:52 pm

If someone told me I would be running an online metaphysics university with thousands of students all over the world earning Bachelors, Masters, Ph.D. and D.D. degrees in metaphysical topics, I would have laughed. I was a traveling girl with a backpack, seeing the world on a shoestring, and I ...

5 Things You Must Know About Sudden Success

marketing@onespiritweekend.com — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:49:00 pm

These are very interesting times. The world seems to be polarized – truly feast or famine. Businesses are going under and the cries of “the economic crisis” ripple through the planet like waves ripple out when you drop a rock in the water. Fear, failure and the world’s obsession with dramatic ...

Three Types of Great Stories to Use That’ll Keep Your Audience Spellbound! (And Where to find Them!)

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Mon, 3 Aug 2009 10:12:00 pm

The beleaguered carpenter ran his hand over the wood the way a horse trainer stokes the back of the thoroughbred that he is about to take out for a run. In happier times this artisan was in high demand. Of course, this was before “the accident” that shocked the town. “No mistakes… not THIS ...

8 Sure Fire Ways to Brand Your Message!

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Mon, 3 Aug 2009 10:04:00 pm

There’s no doubt that speakers put a lot of time into developing the content for their speeches. Unfortunately, as you’re well aware of, because of sensory overload audiences will only be able to digest two to three points of your talk. (yes, they will channel surf when you speak) So your rule ...

Why You Never Want to Turn Your Back on Your Audience!

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Mon, 3 Aug 2009 9:58:00 pm

There is a major 'problemo' that a lot of speakers sometime fall into when using Power Point. I call it upstaging yourself. 'Upstaging' is a 'technique' that stage actors have been using 'against' each other since Greek times. It happens when one actor moves up the stage which in turn makes ...

How to Break 'The Fourth Wall' to Connect with Your Audience

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Mon, 3 Aug 2009 9:40:00 pm

Persuasive public speaking is all about connecting with your audience. One of the quickest ways to heighten your audience connection is to use a theatre acting technique called 'Breaking the Fourth Wall. One of the reasons you go to the theatre is to be transported to a different time and ...

Habitude: Practice, Practice, Practice

holly@a1organizing.com — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 9:00:00 am

Oh we say it all the time: "I have to get to band/choir practice", "My son has little league practice", "We have to get Susie to band practice" It's how we get better. It's how EVERYONE gets better! Let's not forget when we go to the Doctor we are entering into a Medical practice! If we need ...

Humour Techniques for Keynote Speeches (Five Commandments to Get You Big Bucks for Big Yuks)

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:46:27 pm

With over twenty-four years experience performing stand-up comedy, writing comedy, and doing audience warm-up on sitcoms, I've learned that using humor in a corporate setting is a lot different than in a comedy club. For success here, you must tread carefully. To that end, I offer you my five ...

“The Best Time of the Day to Get Your Audience Laughing!”

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 4:34:00 pm

Biorhythmic differences aside, generally speaking, the majority of people are not at their peak first thing in the morning. What does this mean for you if you want to public speak like a pro? Especially if you're expected to "warm them up" with your witty repartee? Well, it means that ...

Should a Speaker LAUGH at Their Own Jokes!? (The Answer Might Surprise You!)

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 4:21:00 pm

It seems the jury is out on this one, with opinion divided on whether or not it is okay for a professional public speaker to laugh at your own jokes. Maybe it's just me (although I doubt it given the number of comedians and humorists who also laugh at their own jokes), but I believe the aim ...

“How to Deliver an Effecting Closing to Your Speech or Presentation"

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 4:52:29 pm

New speakers make the mistake of focusing all their creative efforts on the body of their talk, and maybe the opening. But guess what? The 'close' is just as important as the 'opening' of your talk. In fact, your audience may remember you more from your close than from your opening. If ...

“Adding Passion and Feeling to Your Presentation”

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 4:49:37 pm

As a professional speaker, not all of your talks will be designed to be humorous or entertaining in that fashion. Sometimes your talk may be on serious subjects to elicit donations or certain actions from people in positions of influence. In these instances, you still need to wear your ...

Marketing to Millions: Quality -- Not Quantity -- Counts When Promoting Seminars

jennydirect@seminarmarketingpro.com — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:27:00 am

You've seen the ads -- "9 million mailing addresses for just $24.99." You're tempted to buy ... because surely somewhere among those millions of prospects, there must be a hundred people or so who would be interested in your seminar. Alas, the results don't prove your theory true. ...

Staff Your Seminars for Pennies: How to Secure Volunteers to Support Your Events

jennydirect@seminarmarketingpro.com — Thu, 9 Jul 2009 4:45:00 pm

A content-rich presentation is the core of a successful seminar. But to ensure that your attendees have a pleasant -- if not knock-their-socks-off -- experience, it's important to ensure that your event runs smoothly. But if you are the only one working your event -- a common scenario for new ...

Reassuring Nervous Seminar Prospects: Address Unspoken Questions to Secure More Seminar Registrations

jennydirect@seminarmarketingpro.com — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 2:51:00 pm

It often seems that for every person who signs up for a seminar, there's at least one or two more who are undecided about attending. Some are uncertain because they have financial concerns and aren't sure they'll receive enough value for their investment. Convincing these prospects to ...

Book Review: How to Develop and Promote Successful Seminars and Workshops

doug@selfgrowth.com — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 12:58:00 pm

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Seminars and Workshops. Seminars & Workshops in self improvement allow people to learn the skills and techniques necessary to succeed, while networking with self improvement enthusiasts and experts. Jenny Hamby is the Official Guide ...

Definition: Seminars and Workshops

doug@selfgrowth.com — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 12:51:00 pm

What’s the Difference Between a Seminar, Workshop and Conference? What You Name Your Event Can Communicate Volumes About the Experience Seminars, workshops, conference, symposia, user conferences, summits -- the type of events you can host are varied. Choosing the right description for your ...

*** 5 Keys to Successful Seminar Promotion

jennydirect@seminarmarketingpro.com — Mon, 1 Jun 2009 7:50:39 am

You've booked a hotel meeting room and picked a seminar topic. Then it hits you: You have a lot of money on the line ... and no idea how to fill the seminar seats. Use these five tips to get started on the path of successful seminar promotion. 1. Target your best prospects. The world is a big ...

What is Serenity Vibration Healing?

sharon@essence-of-wisdom.com — Mon, 25 May 2009 5:08:23 pm

Serenity Vibration Healing focuses on Personal Development, Spirituality, Sacred Teachings Holistic Healing, Self Empowerment and Personal Awareness by removing limiting formatting within one’s life path. Your beliefs, culture, genetics, environmental issues and past traumas etc. make up who ...

Your Four Basic Seminars for Creating a Flood of New Business

kallisti@selfgrowth.com — Wed, 6 May 2009 2:35:18 pm

This is an excerpt from the book "Get Your Money Where Your Mouth Is" by David R. Portney, edited by Anthony R. Michalski. It can be found at http://www.getyourmoneywhereyourmouthis.com and is available through Kallisti Publishing— http://www.kallistipublishing.com There are four ways you can ...

Secret of a Millionaire Mind

cpoellein@gmail.com — Mon, 9 Mar 2009 5:57:06 pm

What would you do with a million dollars? Probably the first ten things on your list would be out of perceived need…like fixing a roof or buying a new car. The list may include purchasing items that you have always wanted to have but never could afford. At some point, with much money left ...

Seminar Success: Valuing the Why, What and How of a Seminar

carl@seminaralert.com — Sun, 1 Mar 2009 10:07:53 am

All seminars attempt to answer three questions for their particular topic: why, what and how. As you will read, the answer to these three questions are not equally valuable. The first question a seminar attempts to answer is why should you learn the seminar’s content. It usually does this by ...

Justifying Training and Development in Tight Times

linda.anderson@zoetraining.com — Fri, 6 Feb 2009 9:11:10 am

Even when times are good and budgets are flush, it can be easy for managers to view training and development as a cost rather than an investment towards bottom-line returns. When the economy is tight, and your boss has ordered you to cut your budget by 15 percent, and across-the-board spending ...

How to Close Your Speech!

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 4:44:00 pm

“This is the way the world ends, Not with a bang but a whimper.” ~ T.S. Eliot WARNING: When it comes to ending your speech, the last thing you want to do is go out with a whimper! In speaking it’s important how you start… and especially how you ...

How to Boost Your Back of Room Sales

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 4:42:12 pm

For many people, selling is still a dirty word, conjuring up images of deceitful used car salespeople selling shonky vehicles or struggling door-to-door salespeople selling encyclopedias and getting doors slammed in their faces. Know this: You do not need to be embarrassed about selling your ...

9 Must Have Elements in Your Seminar Marketing

editor@seminarmarketingpro.com — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:49:29 am

After 12 years of promoting seminars, I've identified 9 things that you absolutely must have in place to properly promote your events. 1 -- A multi-channel marketing plan that spells out what you need to do each week to promote your seminar. If you don't have this in place, you know what ...

What's Your Seminar Worth?

editor@seminarmarketingpro.com — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:48:13 am

Proving the value of your seminar to prospective attendees is one of the primary goals of your marketing materials. Most of my consultations with clients focus on how to prove value in their copy, such as by demonstrating how much money attendees will be able to save once they've learned the ...