speaking
Authentic conversation leads to more connections between people and ideas.
I make authentic conversations happen at companies, organizations and conferences like Google, South by Southwest Interactive, BlogHer, AIGA, Social Venture Network, Forum One’s Marketing and Online Communities Conference and Overlap 08.
To bring me to your gathering, contact me.
My uniquely interactive talks often involve bringing out the best in you, other speakers and the “audience.” This means:
• you don’t have sit through another Powerpoint
• your online content is much more valuable
• speakers spend less time on preparation
• the event is as engaging as the networking in the halls
Current Talks
There are two talks that I am currently presenting. Custom topics, hosting and experiences are available upon request.
Design for Conversation
Community evolves from conversation. And an evolved community inherently evolves the conversation.
So how do you create conversation for many people? How do people genuinely connect with each other and with you or your company?
Innovative comedian Heather Gold explains basic differences between presentation and conversation and the assumptions underneath each. More entertainingly (and usefully) she demonstrates these ideas by creating a great, relevant conversation in the room so that all can feel the difference.
Leave-behind / notes (for one less distraction during the conversation).
How to Tummel (Design for Conversation): Google Tech Talk
55 minute presentation at Google’s Mountain View Campus Nov. 18, 2008
Authenticity is Authority, or
Business without the BS
Are people really paying attention to you? How do you command authority live and in person? How can you be more interesting than someone’s Blackberry? Be yourself. In public.
The craving for authenticity is part of the end of command/control business culture and marketing. Heather demonstrates why authenticity is the core ingredient of sustainable authority and creativity.
You’ll learn:
• how to be yourself at work,
• how to help others be authentic with you,
• how to create an environment where people can be themselves, and more creative.
