Speaking University


Doug Box & Tony Corbell, Instructors
Speaking University
August 3, 2001 at PPA Convention - Rosemont, IL

For more information email dougbox@mac.com

Much of your success in making presentations has to do with knowing what to do and when to do it. This Speaking University speaking and presentation skills seminar will teach you specific techniques that ANYONE can use to create and deliver interesting, clear and persuasive presentations. This program teaches you all the tips and tricks the pros use to hit a home run every time they get up to speak. People with the skill and courage to present information and ideas effectively have the power to persuade, motivate and make things happen.

Go from Local Guilds to State, Regional and even National Conventions. Do you want to teach schools? Much of your success in making presentations has to do with knowing what to do and when to do it. This Speaking University and presentation skills seminar will teach you specific techniques that ANYONE can use to create and deliver interesting, clear and persuasive presentations. This program teaches you all the tips and tricks the pros use to hit a home run every time they get up to speak.

Attendees will learn how to:

• Make yourself believable and credible in front of any audience.

• How to market yourself as a speaker - become a household name

• How to make your presentations exciting and not boring.

• Increase your bookings more quickly

• Creating great visual aids that will lead your audience

• How to set-up the room for maximum effectiveness.

• Use appropriate and well-placed humor.

• Keep your program interesting during the entire session.

• Properly use audio-visual equipment, slides, video projectors and weh sites

• Expertly handle Q & A sessions.

• Creating Educational Materials

• Working with Suppliers - getting sponsorship

• Get higher fees


Your Instructors

Doug Box

Doug has been inspiring photographers of all levels to go beyond the normal studio into a more successful and creative business. Besides being an excellent photographer, he is a dynamic speaker and has appeared in seminars and conventions all over the U.S., Canada and Mexico. He was also chosen to teach at the International Wedding Institute 98 & 99 by Hasselblad University. His fun and genuine style of teaching will make your time enjoyable and motivational.

His articles and images have graced the pages of most professional photographic publications. He is the author of The Photographic Success Newsletter and has written several books including Professional Secrets of Children's Photography and Professional Secrets for Wedding Photography published by Amhurst Publishing.

Tony Corbell

Tony has rapidly become one of the most sought after speakers/lecturers in the U.S. and Europe on the topics of light and exposure. Tony's background as a photographer and educator helped shape his career and led him to developing and founding the International Wedding Institute last year. Tony currently Manager of Corporate Communications and photographer for Hasselblad USA. He has become well-known for his studio and outdoor lighting skills. He has written articles in virtually every photo magazine, produced educational videos and publications, and has taught workshops all over the U.S. Japan, and Germany.

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