What are you looking at? The Past? The Future? or Right NOW?
Sunday, December 29, 2019
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
I've Been Doing it Wrong - And I Bet You Have Too!
Day 27 - or is it 28 - of the #WinAnyway Challenge - and I've had an epiphany.
Monday, November 4, 2019
Friday, November 1, 2019
Sunday, October 27, 2019
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Monday, October 21, 2019
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Friday, October 11, 2019
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Can Focus Be Financially Fatal?
Day 3 of the previously advertised 51 Day Challenge. My outcomes, and today's podcast, are below:
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
51 Day Challenge
I started a 51 Day Challenge....yesterday. A lot of things I want to do - including getting this blog up and going again. Tomorrow I'll share a bit more, but today, if you haven't listened already, here's my podcast episode to get you pumped up and inspired about your own end of the year ideas!
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Stories That Stick
Every now and again, I get asked to review an advance copy of a speaking related book - something I enjoy doing immensely. Such is the case today. For those new readers of my blog, know that I don't hold back if I don't enjoy a book - which may be why I haven't gotten as many chances to review over the last few years as I used to....
I'll start by admitting I'm a sucker for stories. I'll also admit I hate hearing stories I've already heard over and over again. Now a speaker and/or author can't control what stories I have or have not heard, but they can do their best to at least use stories that are personal to them in some way - and author Kindra Hall does exactly this throughout her book.
I won't spoil the surprise by mentioning the stories specifically. My main point? At no point did I groan and say 'oh, this one again?' - which is commonplace for me as someone who reads/listens to so many motivational and speaking-centric book/blogs/podcasts.
The structure of the book is sound - prove the effectiveness of stories by telling them? Check. Create a relatively personal and memorable method to use story? Check. Encourage me to use my own stories? Check. While the primary setting is marketing and advertising, the ideas are sound for speakers as well. If this were the first and only book you ever read on storytelling, you would be well-armed going out into the world as a storyteller.
Even if you're an experienced storyteller or coach, there is still enough of a refreshing approach in the book to warrant a quick read. I found there to be a sound balance between easy reading and intelligent writing, and Hall created a strong rapport with me through her writing style, making me root for the book, and root for myself as someone who could use the strategies within - both on stage and in sales in general - both worlds I spend a great deal of time in.
Stories That Stick is being released TODAY on Amazon, B&N, and numerous other sources for your favorite books.
An easy recommend - five out of five stars.
(Editor's note: As always, this is an unpaid review, and I am not soliciting sales with an affiliate link. I did read an 'advance reader's copy - uncorrected proof' of the book in it's entirety)
I'll start by admitting I'm a sucker for stories. I'll also admit I hate hearing stories I've already heard over and over again. Now a speaker and/or author can't control what stories I have or have not heard, but they can do their best to at least use stories that are personal to them in some way - and author Kindra Hall does exactly this throughout her book.
I won't spoil the surprise by mentioning the stories specifically. My main point? At no point did I groan and say 'oh, this one again?' - which is commonplace for me as someone who reads/listens to so many motivational and speaking-centric book/blogs/podcasts.
The structure of the book is sound - prove the effectiveness of stories by telling them? Check. Create a relatively personal and memorable method to use story? Check. Encourage me to use my own stories? Check. While the primary setting is marketing and advertising, the ideas are sound for speakers as well. If this were the first and only book you ever read on storytelling, you would be well-armed going out into the world as a storyteller.
Even if you're an experienced storyteller or coach, there is still enough of a refreshing approach in the book to warrant a quick read. I found there to be a sound balance between easy reading and intelligent writing, and Hall created a strong rapport with me through her writing style, making me root for the book, and root for myself as someone who could use the strategies within - both on stage and in sales in general - both worlds I spend a great deal of time in.
Stories That Stick is being released TODAY on Amazon, B&N, and numerous other sources for your favorite books.
An easy recommend - five out of five stars.
(Editor's note: As always, this is an unpaid review, and I am not soliciting sales with an affiliate link. I did read an 'advance reader's copy - uncorrected proof' of the book in it's entirety)
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Thursday, January 3, 2019
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Creating the Speech for your Message - Q&A
Follow up Facebook Live Q&A.
Get your 30 minute consult by emailing me at rich.hopkins@gmail.com.
Don't let 2019 go by without you finally getting your message on stage!