Fine Speakers Bureau News and Tips--January 11, 2008

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Fine Speakers Bureau News and Tips--January 11, 2008
News, resources, and interesting ideas

1. Need a Speaker for an Upcoming Event? ... And no fees?
2. More Educational Seminars at the Clark Library
3. Sponsored Seminars and Courses
4. Featured Speaker: Deborah Clark
5. Asking Questions
6. Story on the lighter side: FBI Orders Pizza
7. How to subscribe/unsubscribe

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1. Need a Speaker for an Upcoming Event? ... And no fees?

The Fine Speakers Bureau has talented speakers experts in various topics
who can offer quality speeches, presentations, seminars and more. For a
description of available speeches and programs, visit
http://www.finespeakers.com

Please tell your colleagues, family, friends and casual acquaintances.
Forward this newsletter now.

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2. More Educational Seminars at the Clark Library

The Fine Speakers Bureau conducted the first two sessions of educational
seminars at the Clark Public Library. The participants told us that the
seminars were a great value and asked for more. In response, the Bureau
will conduct one more session in January.

Event #3: 7-9pm, Mon., January 28, 2008

1. Storytelling techniques--Learn how to adapt fables to get your point
across and more
Stories are powerful motivators and an effective tool for engaging
others. If you want to take your communication skills to the next level,
you should consider storytelling in your speeches and other
communications. Aesop of Ancient Greece was a great storyteller. His
fables have been retold for ages because they are entertaining and have
a moral that is universal in time. During this seminar, you will learn
guidelines to determine if a story is appropriate, along with search
tools, and resource links. Come and enjoy a good story with a message to
remember. Presented by Deborah Clark, trainer/meetings planner.

2. What you need to Know about Natural Medicine
Learn what is natural medicine, the history of natural medicine, how it
may apply to you, and what you need to know about it. Presented by James
Allen, business professional/entrepreneur and natural health advocate.

3. Where Does Motivation Come From?
Motivation is a wide topic, yet we need to understand our own nature and
what motivates us. Sources of motivation can be amazing that we often
overlook or acknowledge them. Find out what motivates you to achieve the
results you want. Presented by Ritu Chopra, author/presenter on human
behavior.

Location: Clark Public Library, 303 Westfield Ave., Clark, NJ 07066.
Near GASP exit 135, minutes from towns in Staten Island, northern and
central NJ.

Cost: Free. Limited space. Advanced registration required.

Registration: http://www.finespeakers.com/news.html

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3. Sponsored Seminars and Courses

Impromptu Speaking Course
Mon, March 3, 2008, 7-9pm, Fee: $24, Morris Hills Adult School, 48 Knoll
Drive, Rockaway, NJ 07866.

Can you think and speak on your feet with confidence? Impromptu speaking
is something everyone does, without realizing it, at home, in business
and in social situations. In this workshop you will learn successful
techniques for impromptu speaking. You will be able to practice in class
and receive immediate feedback.

For registration information, visit the MHAS catalog:
http://www.ssreg.com/morris/classes/classes.asp?catID=84

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4. Featured Speaker: Deborah Clark

For many years Deborah has been involved in all aspects of meeting
development, staff training, and event organization. Her Toastmasters
experience has enabled here to move from operations to presenter. She
has a strong commitment to several community volunteer efforts. Her
volunteer activities add to her experience as a confident speaker, and
leader.

Deborah has conducted and managed programs for many clients. Here's a
list of recent bookings:

* Trainer for club officer training for District 46 Toastmasters, in
Northern New Jersey, Fall 2007.

"Speech Workshop" for the Fine Speakers Bureau, in Clark, NJ, October
2007.

* "Communication, Public Speaking & Writing Skills" for the National
Black MBA Association, at Rutgers University- Newark NJ, June 2007.

* "Storytelling techniques--Learn how to adapt fables to get your point
across and more" for the Fine Speakers Bureau, in Clark, NJ, January 28,
2008.

Deborah is available to conduct the following programs as bureau member:

* Little Red Cap Description: The original Brother’s Grimm version of
Little Red Riding Hood. The story has several versions, but even today
the safe world of the village is still appreciated, compared to the
dangers of the forest. Length: 30 minutes. Time: can be adjusted up or down.

* There's A Fable for That Description: Customized stories based on a
particular theme, or event. The basic story direction is determined by
the client request. Stories can have a moral, a life lesson, or be part
of a “Roast”. Length: 30 minutes. Time: can be adjusted up or down.

* Speech Workshop Description: This workshop is designed to give
participants helpful hints that they will be able to start using right
away. Using the Toastmasters Table Topics format, the participants get
an opportunity to speak in front of the group and get feed back in one
session. Length: 60 minutes. Time: can be adjusted up or down.

Deborah's bureau listing is at http://www.finespeakers.com/speaker.asp?ID=30

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5. Asking Questions

How you ask questions is very important in establishing a basis for good
communication. Why, what, how, and when are very powerful words. Use
them often to seek either from yourself or from others, the answers
needed to manage effectively.

* Ask a specific question if you want to hear a specific answer.
* Use open questions to gain insight into the other person’s character,
and to invite a response
* Write a list of questions before you start a meeting.
* Do not be afraid to pause while thinking of your next question.

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6. Story on the lighter side: FBI Orders Pizza

FBI agents conducted a "search and seizure" at the Southwood Psychiatric
Hospital in San Diego, which was under investigation for medical
insurance fraud. After hours of poring over many rooms of financial
records, some sixty FBI agents worked up quite an appetite. The case
agent in charge of the investigation called a local pizza parlor with
delivery service to order a quick dinner for his colleagues. The
following telephone conversation took place:

Agent: Hello. I would like to order nineteen large pizzas and
sixty-seven cans of soda.

Pizza man: And where would you like them delivered?

Agent: To the Southwood Psychiatric Hospital.

Pizza man: To the psychiatric hospital?

Agent: That's right. I'm an FBI agent.

Pizza man: You're an FBI agent?

Agent: That's correct. Just about everybody here is.

Pizza man: And you're at the psychiatric hospital?

Agent: That's correct. And make sure you don't go through the front
doors. We have them locked. You'll have to go around to the back to the
service entrance to deliver the pizzas.

Pizza man: And you say you're all FBI agents?

Agent: That's right. How soon can you have them here?

Pizza man: And you're over at Southwood?

Agent: That's right. How soon can you have them here?

Pizza man: And everyone at Southwood is an FBI agent?

Agent: That's right. We've been here all day and we're starving.

Pizza man: How are you going to pay for this?

Agent: I have my check book right here.

Pizza man: And you are all FBI agents?

Agent: That's right, everyone here is an FBI agent. Can you remember to
bring the pizzas and sodas to the service entrance in the rear? We have
the front doors locked.

Pizza man: I don't think so.

Click.

Is this an urban legend? You can find out at:
http://www.snopes.com/medical/asylum/fbipizza.asp

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7. How to subscribe/unsubscribe

Visit: http://www.finespeakers.com

Alison Edwards · Guest

Thanks pc - it is a shame that this e-list has been overrun by junk
postings. 2 weeks away on holidays and there is over 2000 postings, and
only a handful were of any importance.

Alison

p c wrote: