by Rob Cottingham | Jun 10, 2005 | SpeechList, Speechwriting
A few days ago, I launched SpeechList, the (free! free!) newsletter for people who write and deliver speeches. You can subscribe by clicking here. If you’re wondering whether SpeechList is for you, here’s the inaugural issue: SPEECHLIST: WRITING TO BE... by Rob Cottingham | Jun 8, 2005 | Blogging, Everything Else, Speechwriting
Astute observers (or obsessed visitors with too much time on their hands) will notice a new section of my blogroll: speechwriters. It’s a small section so far, but I’ll add more as I stumble across them. And if you know of any speechwriting blogs, let me... by Rob Cottingham | Jun 7, 2005 | SpeechList, Speechwriting
We’re launching a bold new initiative here at ODTAA, a venture in information-sharing, capacity-building, asynchronous interactivity– …eh, it’s a newsletter. But a really cool one. And it’s free. SpeechList focuses on the art and craft of... by Rob Cottingham | Jun 1, 2005 | Communicating, Speechwriting
Active Voice has some excellent advice on accepting invitations to speak as a member of a panel. I’d add only that his tips are valuable outside the tech world as well. Panel speaking engagements are tricky – when they’re good and your spokesperson... by Rob Cottingham | May 24, 2005 | Communicating, Speechwriting
Previously, we talked about how speakers (or their staff) need to negotiate a reasonable speaking time with their hosts. It’s part of going into every speaking engagement with your own agenda: a clear idea of what you want to accomplish, and the circumstances... by Rob Cottingham | May 22, 2005 | Communicating, Speechwriting
Entertainment mogul David Geffen once gave Lynda Obst a key piece of advice: never go into a meeting without an agenda. He didn’t mean a schedule. He meant that, before you walk into a meeting, you should know what you want to achieve It’s good advice for...