Name: Lessons from a First Time Author
Start: 2022-02-23T17:00:00Z
End: 2022-02-23T17:00:50.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
Rating: 5

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Boring? Puzzling? Annoying? These are all hallmarks of bad tech talks. If your presentations can't keep your audience engaged and concisely communicate your point, why give it? We'll help you give a great tech talk and (hilariously) demonstrate what makes a bad one, and help you avoid the latter! You'll learn:

- Why tech talks are like sheep
- What is the rule of three and why is it useful
- What you can do so you are not a boring speaker
- What bit of "usual" speaker advice you are better off ignoring

Terrible Tech Talks: Make Your Tech Talks Better

While Moving Innovation from Buzzword to Shaping the Future.

While innovation is a buzz term used when discussing technology, there are hidden considerations to think about.
 
We will discuss:
- What is innovation?
- What do you need to innovate successfully?
- What responsibilities do you have with innovating?

Champion Responsibility and Ethics:

Ready to make a significant splash with your book? This comprehensive webinar is designed for authors who seek a clear and exhilarating path to launching their book successfully. Whether you're a seasoned author or planning your first launch, this is your roadmap to launching a book that changes lives and remains stress-free.

In this presentation, your audience will learn:
- A Phased Approach: Learn the essential stages of a book launch with details of what to do and when to do it.
- Must-Haves vs. Extras: Differentiate between the essential launch elements and the optional, so you can focus on what truly matters.
- Confidence and Calm: Get valuable tips on maintaining confidence and calm so you can enjoy the journey and connect deeply with your audience.

Launch Your Book, Change Lives: A Blueprint for Your Impactful Book Launch

Slide decks, slideshows, PowerPoints are tied to a time when content was static and contained in finite pages. We navigated through content by moving from slide to slide, page to page. We had to turn the page or hit 'next.' But now we have websites and digital media. So not only has content evolved drastically, but so has the way that we can interact with this content on a screen. Webpage presentations fit in with today's visual culture. Today, we can present content in a way that matches how we naturally view and experience the world.
This presentation has three parts: when, why, and how. We’ll look at the history of visual storytelling to understand why it’s time for a change. Then, Rachel will discuss how to build webpage presentations using page builders, WordPress and other tools.
In this presentation, your audience will learn how webpage presentations benefit you in three areas:
1. Functionality & Creativity 
2. Digital Marketing 
3. Dynamic Content - Make updates as needed, fix errors, and keep your content up to date. Your presentation should move with you at the pace of real life.

Death to Slide Decks: Why Your Next Presentation Needs to Be a Webpage

This is a discussion with professional speakers who will speak openly about how they created a foundation for their public speaking careers, how they built their businesses, how they get compensated/paid for speaking, what role authorship has played in their speaking business and more.

A Candid Conversation: Speaker Business Models

We have all heard the expression, "you are your biggest asset." So why do so many of us feel reluctant to let our personality shine in business? Maybe it's because we don't know how. Or worse, we fear showing too much of ourselves will alienate potential clients or colleagues. Surprise! It’s actually the opposite. People are hungry for personality. That’s what drives connection. Danielle Hughes, founder of More Than Words Marketing, helps individuals learn how to develop their Genuine Personality Brand to stand out in a sea of sameness and a world of duplicates. Danielle created the concept of Personality Brand after realizing that personal branding isn't for everyone. After all, if something is personal, why share it with the world? But our personality is innately baked into who we are and already on display. Danielle helps people tap into that personality, shine a light on it and use it to showcase what makes them special. 

In this presentation, you will learn:
- How to create content and messaging that positions yourself and your role to be distinct from everyone else. 
- How to highlight your uniqueness in a genuine and relatable way. 
- How to better advocate for yourself to land the right roles and assignments. 
- How creating a genuine Personality Brand increases your confidence so you can do your best work.

Welcome to Bragtown: Population You

Two-thirds of all conference speakers are men…a large percentage of them because they still hold more positions of power and prestige. This prevents others from tapping the many benefits of public speaking. It also creates a vicious circle of bias as speakers are seen as thought leaders and experts, perpetuating the myth of male dominance. (You’ll never be seen as a leader while sitting in the audience.)

What does it take to become a thought leader? To be seen as the expert or the authority in your field? Often, nothing more than the willingness to stand up and share your ideas in public. But how can we open stages to all? How can we create paths to the stage suitable for everyone? With this behind-the scenes look at gender-equity and inclusion at conferences, events, and throughout the world of professional speaking, you’ll learn about the personal, professional and organizational benefits of public speaking, and what it can mean for you and your team.

Takeaways:
- Understand the processes and tactics you need to employ to be selected as a speaker
- Understand how public speaking impacts your public persona
- Learn specific things you can do to kick-off a speaking career or business

Public Speaking: The Game-Changer

Often, in our quest to excel at our jobs, our home lives, and the myriad of responsibilities we shoulder on a daily basis; we forget to take care of ourselves. This raises the risk of stress-related health issues, poor work performance and personal problems. Our coping mechanisms are tested, and our resilience reduced. We become vulnerable to depression, anxiety, compassion fatigue and burnout. Especially after the time of pandemic, other national and global well-being concerns, taking time to discover or rediscover well-being habits that support resilience is more important than ever.

Time to boost resilience with laughter!

In this presentation, you will learn:
- The relationship of humor and laughter to mental and physical wellness.
- The role of laughter in human development.
- When and what kind humor is appropriate.
- Takeaway exercises to share.

Take a Laughter Break for the Health of It!

As global cyber warfare intensifies, the United States faces a dual challenge: a growing cybersecurity talent gap and underrepresentation of women in tech. While other nations advance in developing robust cybersecurity workforces, the U.S. lags behind. 
This talk introduces a pivotal initiative aimed at addressing both issues simultaneously. Focusing on educating women in underserved communities, particularly those in women's shelters, we present this transformative approach. Our program aims to bridge this gap by equipping women with vital cybersecurity skills.

In this presentation, you will learn:
- how empowering women in cybersecurity transcends gender equality.
- how this initiative will bolster national cybersecurity.
- how equipping women with cybersecurity skills can also enhance their personal development.

Empowering Women in Cybersecurity: A Strategic Advantage in Global Cyber Warfare

Katie is the founder of Serious Moonlight Consulting. After spending 15 years at Google as a Head of Sales, Katie has moved on to help a variety of startups, retailers and individuals untangle and demystify their sales and marketing processes.

In this talk, you will learn:
- The decision-making process involved with starting your consulting practice.
- Top tips to set yourself up for success.
- Achievements unlocked after 2 years in business.

How I Left Big Tech to Start on My Own and Find Work/Life Harmony

Join us for a conversation with Tamsen Webster about her book, "Find Your Red Thread: Make Your Big Ideas Irresistible." The interview will focus on the intersection of psychology, behavioral science and business. We will discuss key themes from the book such as the importance of message design, creating change on a large scale, and what gets your audience interested enough in your idea to invest. 

You will learn: 
- Tips to stand out in the marketplace.
- Why storytelling and story structure matter.
- Tips to get clients to buy-in.

Find Your Red Thread

What’s the hidden secret behind people who are self-propelled to create extraordinary innovation, capture widespread attention, and have a blast while doing it? They do half.
They don’t work harder, and no, they don’t half-arse things. Instead, they use The 50% Rule to stop comparing themselves to everyone else or trying to do fancy, expensive things to innovate. Instead, they leverage The 50% Rule to compete in a league of their own. 
In this talk, Erin will bring this Rule to life through tangible and inspiring stories of people and companies that successfully used The 50% Rule to innovate, stand out, and have massive success. You'll also walk through The 50% Rule JIGSAW Puzzle framework, the 6 key principles you and your teams can use to activate The 50% Rule and go from underdog status to unmatched success!

In this presentation, you will learn:
- How Hamilton, The Savannah Bananas, Weird Al and others all used The 50% Rule to go from underdog status to unmatched success
- How you can also implement The 50% Rule as a central component of your leadership strategy
- Three experiments you can take back to your team to start using and innovating with the Rule

The 50% Rule: Stop Chasing and Start Competing in a League of Your Own

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Join us for a lively conversation between Bobbie Carlton and Career Growth Expert, Maryann Lombardi. We will unpack how to find your next career growth opportunity, the role public speaking plays in securing that opportunity, and how to excel at public speaking even when you feel like you don't know what the heck you are doing.

You will come away with:
1) Clear actions you can do today to find your next career opportunity.
2) A simple framework for writing and delivering the perfect pitch on any subject.
3) You will also receive a Career Growth Resource Bundle created just for Innovation Women members and partners.

Career Growth and Public Speaking: How to get Unstuck

Ever notice how some people seem to really “get” LinkedIn, and others blend in? Check out this interactive webinar with Brenda Meller who will show us how to get a bigger slice of the LinkedIn P.I.E. to support your speaking career, focusing on:
(P) Profile optimization;
(I) Invitation strategy; and
(E) Engagement and posting.

Simple Steps to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile As a Speaker

What TEDx Producers Are Looking For--and How To Find the Right Event For You

Like a logline for a movie or an elevator pitch for an investor meeting, a “big idea” is the hook for a TED talk. And the best ideas are unexpected, provocative, defy expectation and pique curiosity ...especially the curiosity of the TEDx producer who’s looking at your application. 
Top-tier TEDx producer Anna Goldsmith will share what producers are looking for -- from the big idea to who you are -- and the red flags to watch out for before you say YES.

Applying for a TEDx

In a rapidly changing world, fostering inclusive cultures has become not just a nice-to-have but a necessity for organizations aiming to thrive and succeed. But what does it mean to create an inclusive culture truly? How can we break down the barriers that hinder its development? And what role can each of us play, whether we're an individual contributor, a leader, or a people manager?

Join us in this inspiring talk as we delve deep into the heart of inclusive cultures, explore the essence of inclusivity, and paint a vivid picture of what it looks like when everyone feels valued, respected, and heard within an organization. Discover the barriers that often hinder achieving inclusive cultures and gain valuable insights on overcoming them. We'll discuss the external obstacles and the internal biases and misconceptions that can impede progress. The audience will walk away with a renewed sense of purpose and inspiration to contribute to creating inclusive cultures in their sphere of influence.

The audience will walk away with:
-An understanding of what an inclusive culture truly means and the impact it can have on individuals and organizations.
-Insights into the common barriers that hinder inclusivity and practical strategies to overcome them.
-Tools and techniques to play a pivotal role in fostering inclusivity, whether you're an individual contributor or a people manager.

Building Inclusive Workplace Cultures

Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure

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