1. Achieving Success as a professional speaker
   Resource Type: Article
   Published: 2009
   Attaining success as a professional speaker is no easy matter! Talent and hard work are absolute musts. And, another absolute is EXPOSURE # success as a professional speaker depends on promoting yourself and becoming known to the people who are the gatekeepers to your audience.
2. Marilyn Barnicke Belleghem, M.Ed.
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3. The Benefits of Professional Speaking
   Resource Type: Article
   Published: 2010
   No matter how good you are, you'll still have something to learn or some new set of skills to acquire.
4. Building on the Emotional Experience of the Brand
   Linking Individual Brands With the Brand of a Convention or Event
   Resource Type: Article
   Published: 2010
   As professional speakers, we each seek to create our own brand. However, in today's marketplace, aligning everything we do with the brand of the convention or event will assist us in fulfilling the expectations of those who hire us.
5. The Career Council
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6. Dr. Dena Churchill
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7. Contemporary Lifestyle Consulting Inc.
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8. Cheryl Cran, CSP - Expert on Generations & Leadership
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9. Anne Day -- Company of Women
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10. Doing & Saying the Right thing
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 2004
    Professional risk and crisis management.
11. Dollars & Sense
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    Resource Type: Organization
    
12. Don't neglect your presentation skills
    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 1999
    Do not wait until you are about to present. It's not worth the stress, or to risk looking like a fool. Take time to prepare.
13. Email scam which targets professional speakers
    Sources News Release
    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 2009
    An email scam targetting professional speakers is making the rounds. The NSA, a British speakers' association reports that the scam has been aimed at its members. Speakers listed with SOURCES - www.sources.com - have also reported being targetted.
14. Expand your knowledge by getting advice from the experts!
    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 2001
    Public opinion plays a key role in government spending decisions, and one of the most effective ways to influence public opinion is through the media. A single appearance on television, for example, gets your message across to tens of thousand of people.
15. Former British MP George Galloway speaks in Vancouver Nov. 22
    Sources News Release
    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 2010
    Former British MP George Galloway speaks in Vancouver Nov. 22 as part of a national tour on Palestine, Afghanistan, and free speech, especially the Harper government's attempts to ban him for purely political reasons.
16. Frequently Asked Questions about Sources
    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 2009
    SOURCES is a media service that connects journalists, editors, authors and researchers with the sources they need for their work. SOURCES spotlights organizations, institutions, government agencies, companies, and individuals who want to share their expertise and points of view with the media. The SOURCES directory is used by thousands of reporters and researchers who need to find quotable sources and reliable information for their news stories or research.
17. Gain Clients (and Earn Money) By Speaking Engagements
    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 2010
    One of the best way to get new clients is by speaking to organizations. There's something about the immediacy of being in front of people that has great spin-off benefits. So whether you do it for the fees or for the contacts or both, you really can't lose.
18. Getting your story into the media
    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 2009
    Stories are the heart and soul of the media. Journalism is about telling stories, and good stories require sources # human contacts, the people who provide informed comment and expertise, the people who make stories interesting and informative.
    For more than 30 years, SOURCES has provided a vital networking service connecting journalists with the sources they need # the experts and spokespersons without whom the media would have no stories to tell.
19. Going for Gold
    A Complete Marketing Strategy for Speakers
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 2000
    
20. Going to the Public -- Ten public speaking tips
    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 2000
    Advice on effective public speaking.
21. Good Writing and Speaking
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1971
    
22. Guide to giving speeches and presentations
    Tips and advice of public speaking, making speeches and giving presentations effectively.
    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 2006
    Giving speeches and presentations is one of the most basic ways that an activist can communicate their ideas. Every activist should have at least a little experience with public speaking.
23. Handbook of Good Speaking
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1965
    
24. Helping you reach the media
    How Sources can help you get more and better media coverage
    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 2009
    Media coverage is the most valuable kind of publicity there is because it is based on the news value or information value of what you do or say, and is therefore far more credible than paid publicity like advertising. SOURCES makes it possible for organizations, institutions, companies, and individuals to reach the media effectively, consistently, and inexpensively. SOURCES has been helping organizations, companies, institutions, and individuals get media attention for over 30 years.
25. Valerie Jones, M.B.A., Speaker, Social Networking, E-Commerce Expert, GrandandToyEmpower.com
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26. Merle Langbord Levine, Learning Challenges and Remedial Education Expert
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27. Wendy-Moore MacQueen, Author, Speaker and President of Mormac Brand Re-engineering
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28. Randy Park, Author and Speaker -- "Thinking for Results"
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29. Predictable Futures -- The Business Family Centre
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30. Presentation Mastery: Nine Ways to Win Your Audience
    Resource Type: Audio
    Published: 2004
    
31. Professionally Speaking
    Getting Ahead in Business and Life Through Effective Communicating
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1986
    Guidelines for effective communication, including media interviews and speeches.
32. PublicitySources.com
    Resource Type: Website
    Published: 2017
    A web portal featuring publicity and PR resources, including articles, documents, books, websites, and experts and spokespersons. The home page features a selection of recent and important articles. A search feature, subject index, and other research tools make it possible to find additional resources and information.
33. Ricketts, Harris LLP
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    Resource Type: Organization
    
34. Colette Robicheau -- Organizing Consultant and Coach
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35. 7 Tips for Effective Speeches
    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 1996
    How to make your speeches more effective.
36. The Six Figure Speaker
    Formula for a Six-Figure Income as a Professional Speaker
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 2008
    A guide for professional speakers with strategies for success.
37. 6 Keys to Becoming a Six Figure Speaker
    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 2008
    Rather than ask what the hot topics are, ask yourself what you want to say and then find the fit you're looking for.
38. Smooth Talking! Explore the Paid Speaking Market
    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 2005
    Becoming a professional speaker.
39. Sources.com
    Portal for Journalists and Writers - The directory for reporters, writers, editors and researchers
    Resource Type: Website
    Published: 2009
    Sources is an information portal for journalists, freelance writers, news editors, authors, researchers and journalism students -- and a resource for organizations, institutions, businesses, and individuals who want to get media coverage of their expertise and their views on newsworthy topics.
    Journalists: Use Sources to find experts, media contacts, spokespersons, scientists, lobbyists, officials, speakers, university professors, researchers, newsmakers, CEOs, executive directors, media relations contacts, spokespeople, talk show guests, PR representatives, Canadian sources, story ideas, research studies, databases, universities, colleges, associations, businesses, government, research institutions, lobby groups, non-government organizations (NGOs), in Canada and internationally.
    Newsmakers: Use Sources to raise your profile and get media coverage. Sources is a powerful tool which complements and magnifies your other efforts to publicize yourself. See www.sources.com/Profile.htm, fill out the membership form, or call 416-964-7799.
40. Sources gives you powerful tools to help you stand out from the crowd
    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 2009
    An overview of how you can use SOURCES to amplify your message.
    SOURCES is a media service that connects journalists, editors, writers, producers and researchers with the sources they need for their work. Being included in SOURCES positions you as a media source and puts you in line to receive more media calls and more media coverage.
41. The Sources HotLink
    Resource Type: Website
    Published: 2009
    A website and newsletter dealing with media relations strategies.
42. Sources media training
    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 2009
    Media training to ensure that you are ready to handle media interviews. Topics include Message making, Staying newsworthy, Safe spokesperson techniques, Preparation and relaxation techniques, Media ethics and expectations. Simulations of all media venues including talk shows, double enders, stand-up interviews and scrums, print columnists, videographers, and editorial boards.
43. Sources Select Speakers
    Resource Type: Website
    Published: 2009
    Speakers available to take media calls about their area of expertise, and available for speaking engagements.
44. Sources welcome The Career Council
    Sources News Release
    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 2009
    The Career Council creates Key Candidates through confidence building techniques and skills of resume building, role-playing, counselling and advice.
45. Sources welcomes Adam Strimaitis, Author of The Millionaire Moron
    Sources News Release
    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 2008
    Sources welcomes a new member: Adam Strimaitis, Author of The Millionaire Moron. Adam Strimaitis is an author, professional speaker and corporate trainer.
    
46. Sources welcomes Anne Day -- Company of Women
    Sources News Release
    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 2009
    Anne Day is the Founder of Company of Women, an organization that supports, connects and promotes women in business through monthly events, online and print directory, an extensive website, annual conference and quarterly magazine, Company.
47. Sources welcomes Dr. Dena Churchill
    Sources News Release
    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 2010
    Sources welcomes a new member: Dr. Dena Churchill. Dr. Dena Churchill is a speaker, consultant, chiropractor and author of the book, Divinity In Divorce: The Power in Gratitude and Love.
48. Sources welcomes Valerie Jones
    Sources News Release
    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 2009
    Sources welcomes a new member: Valerie Jones, M.B.A., Speaker, Social Networking, E-Commerce Expert, GrandandToyEmpower.com.
49. Sources welcomes Wendy Moore-MacQueen
    Sources News Release
    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 2009
    Sources welcomes a new member: Wendy Moore-MacQueen, Author, Speaker and President of Mormac Brand Re-engineering.
50. Speaking of Success
    Join your colleages in Sources
    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 2012
    
51. Speaking to the Media
    A special report from Sources with articles from The Sources HotLink
    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 2005
    Being seen, heard, and quoted in the media is perhaps the quickest, best, and most lasting way for a speaker to become better known and more sought after. This booklet offers advice on handling media calls and interviews well.
52. Adam Strimaitis, Author of The Millionaire Moron
    Media Profile in Sources
    Resource Type: Organization
    
53. Telling Her Story: Speaker Series
    Sources News Release
    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 2009
    On October 14th at the Guelph Delta Hotel, as a part of the Company of Women Rogers sponsored speaker series, â##Telling Her Storyâ## is the second of three â##Connect, Communicate, Createâ## series events featuring Cora Tsouflidou, Founder of Coraï¿
54. Tenato Strategy Inc.
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    Resource Type: Organization
    Tenato specializes in business growth strategies that exploit dramatic advancements in online research as it relates to competitors, customers and industry structures. We also support these strategies through integrating branding, SEO, social media, advertising, communications, marketing, content development and public relations in order to position our clients for industry leadership.
55. Top Ten Things to do Before a Presentation or Speech
    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 2006
    
56. Why Buyers Don't Choose You
    Resource Type: Article
    Published: 2010
    Positioning is basically how you differentiate yourself in the marketplace. The most powerful positioning addresses your prospects' (often unspoken) needs. It appeals to the emotions first, then the intellect.
57. Joshua Zuchter, Life and Business Coach, Human Dynamics Specialist
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Experts on Speakers in the Sources Directory

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