CreativityWorks Newsletter, October 2009.
There have been changes afoot....
We have redesigned our website, and now we have a blog to go with it! So the format of this newsletter is going to change. Instead of a single featured article each time, we are sending you a digest of blog entries with links to the blog itself. This means that now you’ll be able to comment and respond to posts directly – so we look forward to hearing from you! See below for links to blog posts...
We also have two new masterclass dates for our one-day intensive course in advanced presentation skills: Words that Move Mountains. These will take place on January 25th and March 1st in London. See below and our website for more details.
Many thanks to everyone who has been in touch about our video animation: Busting the Mehrabian Myth, which we released in July. It has made quite a splash, and has led to some exciting developments. One of these was when we were invited to give a talk about it at the inaugural conference of the UK Speechwriters’ Guild in September. (See if you can spot us in the group photo...) And if you missed our animation, you can still catch it on our website – and we’re delighted to be able to report that it has already had more than 12,000 unique hits on YouTube!
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Introducing our new blog - come and join in the conversation!
Since starting the blog in September, we’ve posted four entries:
Two lessons in public speaking from Gordon Brown
Gordon Brown’s speeches are easier on the eye than the ear. Which suggests he might be doing one or two things wrong. So what can Brown’s oratorical oversights teach the rest of us about getting things right on the podium?
Gordon Brown’s problem isn’t performance – it’s the words!
Let me put myself in the firing line. When it comes to public speaking, I believe that Gordon Brown’s problem has little do with the way he performs...
Warning: PowerPoint may cause template thinking syndrome
Don’t be alarmed, but there is a growing body of evidence that many of you run the risk of developing a condition known as template thinking syndrome...
How not using PowerPoint can make you a better presenter
Do I think that it’s better not to use PowerPoint at all? Yes, I do – and I’ll tell you why...
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New dates for Words that Move Mountains masterclasses in 2010
Words that Move Mountains is a one-day masterclass designed to help good communicators become even better ones. In it you will learn to craft messages that command attention and stick in the minds of listeners and readers.
Whether it’s a one-to-one conversation, a presentation to a meeting, or a speech in front of a large audience, the best communicators use language rich in imagery, metaphor and story. So, in this masterclass we focus on how to find, and use, words that will make people sit up and take notice. Then we show you how to put together a speech or presentation that will move mountains! We invite you to bring along your own material for this – ideally a speech or presentation that you’re planning to give in the near future.
The group size is limited to six, to ensure that everyone gets plenty of individual attention, and a chance to develop and present their own material.
Two new dates for masterclasses in Central London: January 25th and March 1st 2010
For more details and to book your place - visit our website
Remember, you can save £100 on the price of your place if you book at least 6 weeks in advance of the date.
Call us on 01273 249813 or visit our website to find out more about the masterclass.
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We hope you enjoy reading our new site and blog, and we look forward to reading your comments there.
With best wishes,
Martin and Martha
Martin Shovel and Martha Leyton
CreativityWorks Ltd
tel: +44 (0) 1273 249813
email: info@creativityworks.net
http://www.creativityworks.net/index.html
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