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Standing Ovation Contest
As you know, Quest likes to be anything but ordinary, and we're giving a "standing ovation" to those presenters who feel the same way. In this contest, Quest is encouraging presenters to shake up the norm and do something exciting with their presentations, both at face-to-face events and online.
Congratulations to our 2009 winners:
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Brandon Kirby, iQ4bis
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John Hoebler, MorganFranklin Corporation
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Phil Walton, InsightSoftware.com
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Tyger Vollrath, PS WebSolution, Inc.
At Quest events in 2010, attendees will nominate speakers from face-to-face and online meetings who went out of their way to provide a unique presentation experience. There are no limits to this contest, and any new or innovative ideas are welcome. So keep 'em coming in 2010 and you may be reconized at COLLABORATE 11.
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General Speaking Tips
Nervous about presenting online or in front of a large group of people? We're happy to help!
Preparation can help ease those worries! Quest is happy to provide a number of resources to make you sharpen your skills as a presenter.
PresentationXpert is a newsletter providing a number of useful tips. To subscribe or look up past issues, please go to http://editor.ne16.com/htmleditor/vO.aspx?FileID=124432
Here's an example of what the site has to office from a recent issue:
Want to be an Authentic Presenter? Transparency is Key
By Nick Morgan
Authenticity is the communication gold standard of our age. We all want it, and when it’s lacking in a public figure, we turn off to that person. How do you achieve it in your own presentations? The single most essential step you need to take to achieve authenticity is to be open – transparent – in all your communications.
Why is openness so important? Fundamentally, openness is a willingness to acknowledge all facets of your persona—to own everything without defensiveness and with honesty about intent. Without openness as a first step, authenticity is not possible.
One of the many ironies of public life today is that the secrets you try hardest to keep will almost certainly be revealed sooner or later. Furthermore, the public will be interested in them only to the extent that you continue to conceal your intent behind your actions. As soon as the human context is clear and we understand fully, we begin to move on.
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Contact education@questdirect.org with questions.