I've been doing a good deal of speaking this month and it's been a blast. Except when it isn't. Like first thing in the morning, when you're just about to go on to open an event, and you find the lavalier mic you specified in your contract is missing its belt clip. Then, the videographer you hired to record the event, also comes with a lav minus the belt clip.
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VC stands for Venture Capitalist. These are the (mostly) men, who invest in start-ups and who are always looking for big returns. Think Shark Tank on steroids. I learned a lot about this from an event I spoke at. It was the Alley to the Valley NYC Summit, which took place at the Harvard Club. Alley to the Valley is an organization that seeks to connect smart and successful women dealmakers across the country. So think Silicon Alley (NYC) to Silicon Valley (CA).
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Why watch the presidential candidates' speeches? Two reasons. 1) They're a master class in public speaking. Mostly what not to do, but still, at a very high level, with lots of scrutiny. You get to see who connects and who doesn't. 2) The more you know about technique, the less likely you are to be swayed by it, instead focusing on their policies and selecting them on that basis alone.
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