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5 Tips for Making the Perfect Investor Pitch

You’ve heard it before and you’ll surely hear it again: “What is your elevator pitch?” Compressing passion, data and complicated work into a few key points is no small feat, but it’s necessary for introducing...

byKathleen Kelly Janus

February 8, 2018

Why the Gig Economy is the Entrepreneurial Dream [Book Excerpt]

Traditional full-time jobs are insecure, increasingly scarce and filled with employees who wish they were doing something else with their lives. Working in the gig economy, as a consultant, contractor, freelancer or part-timer, can offer...

byDiane Mulcahy

September 5, 2017

6 Soft Skills for Entrepreneurs: A Guide to Success

Did you know that you can be one of the most brilliant minds in your field, but lack what it takes to become successful entrepreneurs? This is because in addition to needing hard skills (technical...

byLaura Callisen

October 12, 2015

Doubt: The kryptonite of public speaking

Conquer your "doubt" when it comes to public speaking Everyone knows Superman’s great weakness: Kryptonite. It’s the one thing that’s guaranteed to suck away his strength and destroy his power. As public speakers, we all...

byStephanie Scotti

June 11, 2015

Speaking your Message with Passion

“Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.” - Thomas Alva Edison A quote so famous that many people greatly ponder about. Like all others, I tend to read motivational speaking articles that seem...

byChris Rugh

February 26, 2010

My Public Speaking Class, The Year Ahead and Tip #1.

Wireless rocks! Right now I am sitting on my front steps, watching my son draw all over the driveway with sidewalk chalk. It’s sunny and 84 degrees. I have my internet radio going as I...

byChris Hansico

May 9, 2007

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