After finding your heart's desire, your bliss, dare to dream big; dream the biggest, boldest dreams that you can th...]]> http://audirs6.info/2008/07/01/how-to-become-rich-and-famous/ As I drove Amber to an audition this past Saturday, I finally voiced something that had been percolating in my mind for most of the week. "What if I auditioned with you, Amber? Would you have any objection to that?"

"Shoot no, Dad," she responded. "You would make a great Dad in the pla...]]> http://audirs6.info/2008/06/30/a-first-in-my-56-years-auditioning-for-an-acting-role/ Worms and viruses can actually help you market your services, and in particular your IT audits. As soon as you hear about them in the news, you can expect that many of the small businesses you work with will encounter problems with them.

Events like worms and viruses unfortunately for compa...]]> http://audirs6.info/2008/06/29/it-audits-how-to-use-current-events/ Whether renting or buying, investing in audience response technology can get a little pricey, especially if you're planning on outfitting a large group of people. For a one-off event, renting will most likely be the most cost-effective solution, but there are many situations where you might cons...]]> http://audirs6.info/2008/06/27/when-to-purchase-an-audience-response-system/ In a classic movie from The Golden Age of Hollywood, "The Best Years of Our Lives," Myrna Loy tells her daughter, Teresa Wright, that during the course of a long marriage, you have to make yourself fall back in love with your mate, over and again.

It's a poignant moment, to be sure, and ...]]> http://audirs6.info/2008/06/26/top-speaker-says-find-a-way-to-like-your-audiences/ Many businesses and corporations in the United States are required to be audited every year as part of the over regulation of America. Unfortunately this takes its toll on American Businesses because there are a shortage of accounting firms willing to do these audits.

Additionally just beca...]]> http://audirs6.info/2008/06/25/accelerating-audit-verification/ If there's one benefit from writing best-selling books it is hearing from your readers.

If you have left little bread crumbs along the path, they'll write and call you and let you know what they thought of your efforts.

I've been lucky to have had hundreds, if not thousands of peop...]]> http://audirs6.info/2008/06/24/i-feel-i-know-you-5-ways-to-create-intimacy-with-your-audiences/ Conducting a home energy audit is a smart way to cut your utility bills. Many people forget, however, to look at fireplaces, attics and other less obvious spots.

Home Energy Audit - Fireplaces, Attics and More

The purpose of a home energy audit is to make your home more energy efficie...]]> http://audirs6.info/2008/06/23/home-energy-audit-fireplaces-attics-and-more/ After many attempts to become rich and famous, I've finally formulated a foolproof plan. I'm going to go outside and bang my head against a wall again and again untill my IQ drops to about 60, and then I'll just wait. After about 20 minutes, someone will put me on TV.

I'm sure this is h...]]> http://audirs6.info/2008/06/22/auditions-made-redundant/ Successful speakers do not necessarily do all the right things all the time. They often take risks and risk bombing. But all highly successful speakers take action, mostly daily, to move toward their goals with lots of course adjustments.

They connect with their audience quickly; us...]]> http://audirs6.info/2008/06/21/what-makes-a-successful-speaker/ Presentations and seminars become all too familiar in the business world. Jim Speaker is there with the overhead projector and PowerPoint slides-each with four or five points. Hours later the seminar is over. Seminars are informative but can be deadly. Just give me the handout and I'll read it a...]]> http://audirs6.info/2008/06/20/speak-and-touch-hearts/ Realize that the following techniques are to be avoided. I have observed presenters that practice all of these no-nos and are never asked back.

Never look anyone in the eye. Scan the room with your gaze somewhere above the heads of audience members. I know that I have read thi...]]> http://audirs6.info/2008/06/19/presentation-goofs-that-will-guarantee-that-you-will-be-forgotten-as-a-speaker/ A trainer dryly discussing how to motivate people in an organization basically has just another "point-by-point" presentation. But suppose that he mounts the podium and begins to speak. Suddenly, a phone on the lectern rings. He ignores it at first, trying to continue. Finally he gives up, excu...]]> http://audirs6.info/2008/06/18/how-to-get-an-audiences-attention/