Become A Motivational Speaker | Call me presumptuous, but I tend to believe few people set out immediately after high school on linear single-minded tracks toward careers as motivational speakers. Great speakers infuse their messages with an organic passion and urgency that isn’t born within a classroom. You might set your tinder to a timely spark of inspiration that catches your eye amidst the throes of academia, but no audience will catch fire on your words without the lingering natural smolder upon their edges of a trial or two by fire. Professors and self-help gurus and Toastmasters chapter meetings can […]
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Creativity is the new power! Never underestimate the philosophical threads that run deeply throughout popular culture – especially “Star Trek.” Every single generation alive today has grown up with an iteration of Gene Roddenberry’s iconic science-fiction universe. Baby boomers and their parents bonded over the three-season original series that ran on CBS from 1966 to 1969, uplifting Capt. James T. Kirk and the original crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise as transcendent heroic touchstones who inspired a pioneering fandom that borders on religious reverence. The 1987 debut of “Star Trek: The Next Generation” began an 18-year renaissance for the sci-fi institution […]
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How To Train Your Mind | We reach adulthood understanding creativity as a capricious lightning bolt, some willful force of nature that haphazardly strikes only who and when it sees fit with no comforting method to its madness. People either accept that chaotic notion or perceive ideas as manifestations of some cerebral voodoo, a rapport with some inscrutable ether that an individual is either blessed with or bereft of, a real-world analog to the Force. As it turns out, reasonable minds could differ as to which concept lands farther from the truth. I would more closely compare any idea to […]
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What Does an After Dinner Speech Do? After-dinner speeches are usually the very last event in a conference of seminar – once all the formal presentations have been concluded and the final networking dinner has been eaten, an after dinner speaker ultimately creates a positive and entertaining send off for all the guests. Rather than relying on PowerPoint and props, an after dinner speech relies entirely on wit, an understanding of the audience, and top-class delivery. There are no hand-outs or exercises – all of those have been completed earlier on in at the event. The purpose of the after […]
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A Motivational Speaker In Austin, Texas… A Motivational Speaker In Austin | I felt enormously privileged and excited to be invited to present a keynote speech at ILEA’s annual conference in Austin, Texas. ILEA is a global trade organization for the Event Industry, so the attendees were all amazing VIPS from the world of events, conferences and wedding planning. As you can imagine, when they put on a conference, it’s quite something! Not only did the talented team of event planners from ILEA put on a stimulating and thought-provoking array of inspirational and industry relevant speakers, they also threw three […]
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How I accidentally became famous on Quora… How to Write a Popular Blog | I’m sure that you know about Quora, the fabulous ‘questions and answers’ platform. I often peruse it with interest and pleasure and have always wondered if I could write a popular article on there. Well, I inadvertently wrote a post that seemed to really catch the people’s attention who read Quora. I replied to a question asking how to ensure that a business card will be kept by people you give it to. So, I penned a piece about how I created my very own business […]
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Looking For A Motivational Speaker? Looking For A Motivational Speaker | If you’re searching for the very best motivational speaker for your conference, event or keynote slot, then here’s what professional speaker Shed Simove offers: EXPERIENCE – over ten years experience presenting to blue chip companies as a professional motivational speaker around the world, including London, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Vienna, Barcelona, Beijing and many other cities across the globe. EXPERTISE – in creativity, innovation, sales and marketing. DIRECT BENEFITS TO YOUR BOTTOM LINE – Shed delivers practical and unique real world techniques for gaining extra […]
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Why I Hate Business Cards Like everything I try to create, my business card has been designed to be different. I believe that when you differentiate what you’re doing from everyone else, you gain a competitive advantage. Here’s my EGO Banknote business card – some people have said it’s the best business card in the world: This business card may be memorable, but getting my details into your phone is tough… And when I’m booked to give motivational speeches at conferences, I often receive dozens of traditional paper business cards. Even with OCR (optical character recognition) apps, these are still […]
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How to Have Great Ideas… When I give speeches and keynotes around the world, from Los Angeles to London, from New York to China, I’m often asked a motivational speaker on creativity. And innovation, how to turn your ideas into products or services – i.e. how to bring your ideas to life. Below are some excerpts from my book,‘Success Or Your Money Back’ that outline some of the themes I cover in my speeches as a motivational and inspirational speaker… How To Unlock The Amazing Ideas Inside You Many people view the ability to come up with new and innovative […]
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As someone who is a motivational speaker on creativity and marketing, it was a high honour indeed to be called a ‘Marketing God‘ by the super talented Ryan Holiday, in this wonderful Observer article. Ryan is the brains behind the success of many PR sensations. He was involved in promoting the ‘The 4 Hour Work Week’ by Tim Ferris. So, I was thrilled that he asked to interview me for his column. I hope you enjoy the article. I’ve managed quite a few, press, publicity and marketing coups in my time. You can view some here. There are some key […]
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People often use the expressions ‘think outside the box’ or ”think out of the box’. Some may say these phrases may be a bit cheesy (!). But actually, the principle of ‘thinking differently’ is exceptionally important in the areas of creativity and innovation. And often it’s the only way to increase your competitive edge, increase your success – and swell your bottom line. TIP 1 – DIFFERENTIATE OR DIE! Here’s one of the most potent and simple ways you can action how to think outside the box. First, thoroughly find out what’s currently being done in the business or life […]
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I feel incredibly fortunate to be a creativity speaker In London. My areas of expertise are Creativity, Innovation, Sales and Marketing. And this week, I presented to two BLUE CHIP companies in London . When you’re invited to speak at a company’s conference, it’s such a massive privilege to be welcomed in to an organisation’s inner sanctum. This is often where they share sensitive information about their company and to meet not only the top brass, but also the VIP Teams that make the company thrive. Therefore, there’s an even greater onus on a keynote speaker like myself to do […]
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