27 February 2006
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mezzoblue § Speaking? Tips.
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These tips will probably be more relevant if you’re a nervous talker and you suspect you won’t fill in enough time. (If you’re a rambler, there are other people who can offer you far better advice than I.)
23 February 2006
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Conference Presentation Judo
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I gave this talk at YAPC in St. Louis in 2002. It's about how to give a successful three-hour conference tutorial.
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Creating Passionate Users: How to speak at a tech conference
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I've asked some conference organizers to help me come up with tips for those who'd like to speak at a for-profit tech conference. The more diversity we have, the greater the collective intelligence.
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Bona tempora volvant--by Guy Kawasaki: How to Get a Standing Ovation
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The purpose of this blog entry is to help you give great speeches.
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