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Comfortable Conversations

  By Mélanie Empowerment, Networking, Video

How to overcome that awkward moment after you’ve built up the courage to introduce yourself, but don’t know what to say next… Read more…

Tagged   conversations, introduction, jewelry, national seminars, networking, nose-to-nose, nsa, secret desire
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The Snuggie Debacle

  By Mélanie Stories and humor, Video

The award-winning humorous speech by Melanie Hope about the dangers of Christmas with the family, especially when mom wants a Snuggie. Bad. Read more…

Tagged   Christmas, district, humor, snuggie, speech, trophy, video, winning speech
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What is the best way to find a presenter?

  By Mélanie Better speaking, Professional Speaking
Finding the right speaker is easier with these clues

How to find the right speaker for your keynote presentation. Read more…

Tagged   entrepreneurship, fee, hire, keynote, performance, professional, rates, speaker, speaking
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Public vs. Professional Speaker

  By Mélanie Better speaking, Professional Speaking
Anyone can step up on a soapbox and be a public speaker

What is the difference between a public speaker and a professional speaker, and how can one transition from one to the other? Read more…

Tagged   business, keynote, networking, professional, public, speaking, speech, success
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The Menu Approach: How to write an effective and memorable speech in 5 minutes

  By Mélanie Better speaking, Better Writing
The Menu Approach to speech writing

A good speech is much like a good meal. If you follow the recipe for a basic speech (meatloaf), the end results are OK. If you follow the formula for a full meal, the results are stellar. Read more…

Tagged   menu approach, speaking, speech writing, tell them, time management, Toastmasters, writing a speech
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Leadership 101 – useless annual reviews

  By Mélanie Leadership

One of the many horror stories out of The Sniper’s Guide to Leadership illustrates an important element of annual reviews. Read more…

Tagged   annual reviews, communication, feedback, leadership, sniper's guide
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Keep Calm and Smile On

  By Mélanie 365 Lessons of Hope project, Empowerment, Momentum, Motivation, Quotes

In honor of the “Keep Calm and Carry On” tradition, I offer the woes of a road warrior and the week from heck that taught me to “Keep Calm and Smile On.” Read more…

Tagged   acceptance, beliefs, carry on, employment, empowerment, failure, hope, humor, keep calm, overcoming, poster, propaganda, quotes, smile, UK, WWII
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Ditch it, Girl!

  By Mélanie Empowerment

The following is a guest post from friend and mentor, Lee Kaplanian. She is a blogger, master networker, and soon-to-be radio host! “Finding the Gifts”… Read more…

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