http://archive.aweber.com/bbp-subscriberMonthly News from Beyond Bullet PointsTue, 01 May 2012 10:47:13 -0400http://archive.aweber.com/bbp-subscriber/Ohtzk/h/Live_Webinar_May_7th_with.htm Live Webinar on May 7th with Cliff Atkinson: Getting to the Gestalt of Your Story One of the reasons why the BBP approach works so powerfully is that you literally present the big picture to your audience before the details. In psychology the big picture is called gestalt, which is based on the idea that the eye sees an entire object before its parts. Join Cliff Atkinson at 3pm Eastern on Monday, May 7, 2012, for this complimentary 1-hour webinar and you'll learn: How the theory of gestalt works How to find the gestalt of your presentation Examples of gestalt in action To join us on the day of the webinar, click this link: http://bbpmedia.na6.acrobat.com/elessons/ BBP 101 Online Course Gets Rave Reviews We've been hearing great feedback from people who have completed the BBP 101 Online course, including this from Robert Lamb: This is a wonderful course. It will leave you with an understanding of the BBP process that would normally take months or years to gain. BBP 101 is a rich multimedia course that teaches you the Beyond Bullet Points method, using video, interactive quizzes and downloads. Learn more about BBP 101 at this link: http://beyondbulletpoints.com/online-course/ One Month Left to Enroll in the Online Course for $99.98 - price to increase on June 1 Since we launched the BBP 101 online course we've offered enrollment at the low introductory rate of 1-year of full access for only $99.98. The introductory offer ends on May 31, so if you're interested in taking the course, be sure to do so by the end of the month. To try the Preview Module at no obligation, click the Start button at the Coggno course page at this link: http://coggno.com/onlinetraining/management+leadership/management/beyond-bullet-points-101 Live Webinar with Susan Schleef: 3 Questions to Help You Connect with Your Audience What 3 questions should you ask to connect with your audience, and why are they important? Join us at noon Eastern on Friday, May 25, 2012 as BBP Certification Student Susan Schleef will present a 1-hour webinar as part of the completion of her BBP certification program. During this webinar you'll learn: How technology and social changes have created a stronger desire for connection 3 specific changes you can make to your language to increase connection 6 ways that BBP methods support connection with your audience How paying attention to connection can improve your presentation results To join us on the day of the webinar, click this link: http://bbpmedia.na6.acrobat.com/elessons/ Thanks again for your continued interest in BBP, we look forward to seeing you at our next live webinar! Best, -Cliff P.S. If you love the Beyond Bullet Points 101 Course, share this link on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn: http://coggno.com/onlinetraining/management+leadership/management/beyond-bullet-points-101 Visit the BBP Blog Follow Beyond Bullet Points on Facebook and Twitter You are receiving this email because you opted in at http://beyondbulletpoints.com UnsubscribeTue, 01 May 2012 10:47:13 -0400http://archive.aweber.com/bbp-subscriber/KL2g6/h/Webinar_Looking_Under_the.htm Webinar: Looking Under the Hood of BBP At first glance, it may look like the Beyond Bullet Points approach is complicated, but in reality there are 3 main innovations that give it enormous strength. In this live webinar you'll learn what they are and how to relate them to others. We'll cover: The emotional richness of story The laser precision of prioritization The living imagination of storyboarding Join me for this monthly webinar on Monday, Oct. 31 at noon Pacific Time, 3pm Eastern. To join us on the day of the webinar, log in to My Learning Space and click on the Live Webinars tab. Video: Craft Your Story Faster with the BBP Storyboard Sketchpad Sometimes you don't have much time to put your presentation together, and you need a quick way to structure what you're going to say. Next time, try the BBP Storyboard Sketchpad as an abbreviated story template. Watch this 1-hour video recorded on Sept. 29, 2011 and you'll learn how to quickly: Find your story structure Define your key points Brainstorm a visual theme To watch this webinar video, click this link. Thank you for continuing to be a member of the BBP community! Best, -Cliff Visit the BBP Blog Follow Beyond Bullet Points on Facebook and Twitter You are receiving this email because you opted in at http://beyondbulletpoints.com UnsubscribeFri, 21 Oct 2011 11:49:44 -0400http://archive.aweber.com/bbp-subscriber/58QNo/h/Craft_Your_Story_Faster_with.htm Webinar: Craft Your Story Faster with the BBP Storyboard Sketchpad Sometimes you don't have much time to put your presentation together, and you need a quick way to structure what you're going to say. Next time, try the BBP Storyboard Sketchpad as an abbreviated story template, and you'll learn how to quickly: Find your story structure Define your key points Brainstorm a visual theme Join me for this monthly webinar on Thursday, September 29th, 2011 at 9am PT/12pm ET. To join us on the day of the webinar, log in to My Learning Space and click on the Live Webinars tab. Plus, attend a Free Outstanding Presentations webinar this week with Cliff: Learn from the top presentation experts in the world as Cliff joins Ellen Finkelstein in her series Outstanding Presentations. This workshop is free! This Wednesday September 14th at 11am PT/2pm ET Sign up for this free webinar here Video: Speaking from Presence: How to Let Go of Notes and Speak from the Heart Most speaking methods teach you to prepare your story in advance and then rehearse, rehearse, rehearse. But what would happen if you threw away your notes and spoke naturally from your knowledge, convictions and passion? You just might surprise yourself - and us! During this 1-hour video recorded on July 27, 2011, you'll learn: A different way of looking at presenting from the inside out instead of the outside in Ways to prepare yourself instead of your content How to use BBP to complement to your unfolding story To watch this webinar video, click this link. Thank you for continuing to be a member of the BBP community! Best, -Cliff Visit the BBP Blog Follow Beyond Bullet Points on Facebook and Twitter You are receiving this email because you opted in at http://beyondbulletpoints.com UnsubscribeMon, 12 Sep 2011 12:31:08 -0400http://archive.aweber.com/bbp-subscriber/BYkUU/h/Speaking_from_Presence_How.htm Webinar: Speaking from Presence: How to Let Go of Notes and Speak from the Heart Most speaking methods teach you to prepare your story in advance and then rehearse, rehearse, rehearse. But what would happen if you threw away your notes and spoke naturally from your knowledge, convictions and passion? You just might surprise yourself - and us! During this 1-hour webinar, you'll learn: A different way of looking at presenting from the inside out instead of the outside in Ways to prepare yourself instead of your content How to use BBP to complement to your unfolding story Join me for this monthly webinar on Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 at 3pm ET/12pm PT. To join us on the day of the webinar, log in to My Learning Space and click on the Live Webinars tab. Video: How to Use BBP Templates to Create Your Presentations Faster A big problem arises when you apply ordinary PowerPoint templates to every slide in your presentation - instead of visual variety and a clear story, you get tedium that visually bores your audience. Break out of the ordinary and learn how to use the innovative BBP template, that ensures you map your slides to the clear underlying structure of your presentation. During this 1-hour video recorded on June 30, 2011, you'll learn how to: Apply BBP templates to your story structure Customize off-the-shelf PowerPoint templates to your BBP presentation Adapt and improvise on top of your clear structure To watch this webinar video, click this link. Thank you for continuing to be a member of the BBP community! Best, -Cliff Visit the BBP Blog Follow Beyond Bullet Points on Facebook and Twitter You are receiving this email because you opted in at http://beyondbulletpoints.com UnsubscribeFri, 22 Jul 2011 14:40:14 -0400http://archive.aweber.com/bbp-subscriber/I8VtU/h/How_to_Use_BBP_Templates_to.htm Webinar: How to Use BBP Templates to Create Your Presentations Faster A big problem arises when you apply ordinary PowerPoint templates to every slide in your presentation - instead of visual variety and a clear story, you get tedium that visually bores your audience. Break out of the ordinary and learn how to use the innovative BBP template, that ensures you map your slides to the clear underlying structure of your presentation. During this 1-hour webinar, you'll learn how to: Apply BBP templates to your story structure Customize off-the-shelf PowerPoint templates to your BBP presentation Adapt and improvise on top of your clear structure Join me for this monthly webinar on Thursday, June 30th, 2011 at 12pm ET/9am PT. To join us on the day of the webinar, log in to My Learning Space and click on the Live Webinars tab. To Our Australian Friends: Cliff will conduct private BBP workshops Aug. 25 and 26 in Canberra, and the sponsor is exploring the possibility of opening a session to the public. If you would be interested in attending one of those days, please drop a line to Stacey@bbpmedia.com Video: How to Help Others Move Beyond Bullet Points If you're aiming to help your boss, your team, your students or anyone else to find their clear and compelling story, how can you use BBP to help? During this 1-hour video recorded on May 25, 2011, you'll learn how to: Introduce the idea of BBP to your group Help them overcome obstacles to using the story template Learn ways to open up new thinking and creativity To watch this webinar video, click this link. Thank you for continuing to be a member of the BBP community! Best, -Cliff Visit the BBP Blog Follow Beyond Bullet Points on Facebook and Twitter You are receiving this email because you opted in at http://beyondbulletpoints.com UnsubscribeTue, 21 Jun 2011 08:13:13 -0400http://archive.aweber.com/bbp-subscriber/1DJr6/h/BBP_101_LIVE_in_Washington.htm Webinar: How to Help Others Move Beyond Bullet Points If you're aiming to help your boss, your team, your students or anyone else to find their clear and compelling story, how can you use BBP to help? During this 1-hour webinar, you'll learn how to: Introduce the idea of BBP to your group Help them overcome obstacles to using the story template Learn ways to open up new thinking and creativity Join me for this monthly webinar on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 12pm ET/9am PT. To join us on the day of the webinar, log in to My Learning Space and click on the Live Webinars tab. The next BBP 101 - LIVE 1-Day Course is just 10 days away, join us in Washington DC on May 27th Are you ready to move beyond boring bullet points? Then join us LIVE and we'll show you how! Taught personally by Cliff Atkinson, and limited to only 10 participants to ensure a high amount of interaction with Cliff. You'll learn the basics of BBP - how to build the foundation of your ideas with a story template, how to design a clear and coherent storyboard, and how to deliver your new presentation with confidence, all in one day. BBP 101 - LIVE 1-Day Course Friday, May 27, 2011 9am-5pm Washington, DC 130 M Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Near New York Avenue Metro Station (One stop north of Union Station on the Red Line) To read the full online brochure with complete details, click this link. To register for the event now, visit: http://www.regonline.com/bbp If you have any questions about the event, email stacey@bbpmedia.comBookmark this page to find out about BBP Live Courses: http://beyondbulletpoints.com/live-courses/ Video: The Power of Three: How to Find the Simple Structure in Your Story Sometimes the simplest things can be hard to do. That's often the case with finding the three key points. During this 1-hour webinar video recorded on April 25, 2011, you'll learn: Why the number 3 is so powerful Why we resist 3 What you can do to unlock the power of 3 To watch this webinar video, click this link. Thank you for continuing to be a member of the BBP community! Best, -Cliff Visit the BBP Blog Follow Beyond Bullet Points on Facebook and Twitter You are receiving this email because you opted in at http://beyondbulletpoints.com UnsubscribeWed, 18 May 2011 08:15:11 -0400http://archive.aweber.com/bbp-subscriber/Vz7o/h/Join_us_at_our_next_BBP_LIVE.htm Join us at the next BBP 101 - LIVE 1-Day Course in Washington DC, May 27, 2011 Are you ready to move beyond boring bullet points? Then join us LIVE and we'll show you how! Taught personally by Cliff Atkinson, and limited to only 10 participants to ensure a high amount of interaction with Cliff. You'll learn the basics of BBP - how to build the foundation of your ideas with a story template, how to design a clear and coherent storyboard, and how to deliver your new presentation with confidence, all in one day. Next BBP 101 - LIVE 1-Day Course Friday, May 27, 2011 9am-5pm Washington, DC 130 M Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Near New York Avenue Metro Station (One stop north of Union Station on the Red Line) To read the full online brochure with complete details, click this link. To register for the event now, visit: http://www.regonline.com/bbp If you have any questions about the event, email stacey@bbpmedia.comBookmark this page to find out about BBP Live Courses: http://beyondbulletpoints.com/live-courses/ Thank you for continuing to be a member of the BBP community! Best, -Cliff Visit the BBP Blog Follow Beyond Bullet Points on Facebook and Twitter You are receiving this email because you opted in at http://beyondbulletpoints.com UnsubscribeFri, 29 Apr 2011 08:10:12 -0400http://archive.aweber.com/bbp-subscriber/hreA/h/Webinar_The_Power_of_Three_.htm Webinar: The Power of Three: How to Find the Simple Structure in Your Story Sometimes the simplest things can be hard to do. That's often the case with finding the three key points for the complex set of ideas you would like to present. How do you take the complicated and make it clear? During this 1-hour webinar, you'll learn: Why the number 3 is so powerful Why we resist 3 What you can do to unlock the power of 3 Join me for this monthly webinar on Monday April 25, 2011 at 2pm ET/11am PT. To join us on the day of the webinar, log in to My Learning Space and click on the Live Webinars tab. Video: How to Create a Data-Driven Presentation Using BBP Can you create a data-driven presentation using BBP? Yes you can, but it takes a shift in thinking about the way the human mind learns, and the purpose of an in-person presentation. During this 1-hour webinar video recorded on March 30, 2011, you'll learn: The fundamental reasons why BBP is appropriate for data-driven information The core technique to turn data into meaning How you can apply BBP to these types of presentations To watch this webinar video, click this link. Save the date! For our next Live BBP Course in Washington DC Save the date for our next live event in Washington DC on Friday May 27, 2011. Full details and course brochure coming soon. If you'd like to make sure you receive details about this event, email stacey@bbpmedia.com and we'll make sure information is emailed directly to you. Thank you for continuing to be a member of the BBP community! Best, -Cliff Visit the BBP Blog Follow Beyond Bullet Points on Facebook and Twitter You are receiving this email because you opted in at http://beyondbulletpoints.com UnsubscribeWed, 13 Apr 2011 17:13:11 -0400http://archive.aweber.com/bbp-subscriber/n4z2/h/Webinar_Create_a.htm Webinar: How to Create a Data-Driven Presentation Using BBP Can you create a data-driven presentation using BBP? Yes you can, but it takes a shift in thinking about the way the human mind learns, and the purpose of an in-person presentation. During this 1-hour webinar, you'll learn: The fundamental reasons why BBP is appropriate for data-driven information The core technique to turn data into meaning How you can apply BBP to these types of presentations Join me for this monthly webinar at 3pm Eastern Standard Time (12pm PST) on Wednesday, March 30, 2011. To join us on the day of the webinar, log in to My Learning Space and click on the Live Webinars tab. Save the date! For our next Live BBP Course in Washington DC Save the date for our next live event in Washington DC on Friday May 27, 2011. Full details and course brochure coming soon. If you'd like to make sure you receive details about this event, email stacey@bbpmedia.com and we'll make sure information is emailed directly to you. Thank you for continuing to be a member of the BBP community! Best, -Cliff Visit the BBP Blog Follow Beyond Bullet Points on Facebook and Twitter You are receiving this email because you opted in at http://beyondbulletpoints.com UnsubscribeWed, 23 Mar 2011 10:10:16 -0400http://archive.aweber.com/bbp-subscriber/20Qk6/h/Webinar_Beta_test_the_BBP.htm Webinar: Beta-testing the BBP 101 Online Course We've got a first draft completed of the BBP 101 Online Course, and would love to know what you think! In this 1-hour webinar, we'll take a tour of the online course and introduce its features: Seven-modules, covering the BBP approach from start to finish Multimedia format, built using BBP, including quizzes, downloads and exercises Scenario-based, and then you build a presentation on your own After the webinar, you are invited to review the course in its entirety, take notes and recommend cuts and revisions. Join me for this special monthly webinar at 10am Pacific Time on Monday, February 28, 2011. To join us on the day of the webinar, log in to My Learning Space and click on the Live Webinars tab. New Videos! Now that we've got our new monthly webinars up and running, here are the most recent webinars for you to watch in case you missed them! How to Use BBP for Fun and Profit Now that you know Beyond Bullet Points, how do you use it in your day-to-day life, your organization, and your professional development? How can you use BBP for fun and for profit? To watch this webinar video, click this link. How to Make Your Message Stickier It's harder than ever to get your audience's attention these days, let alone to get your ideas to stick. What can you do to cut through the clutter, and increase the chances your message will make a lasting impression? To watch this webinar video, click this link. How to Present a Webinar Beyond Bullet Points If you just can't be there in person to deliver your presentation, it's more important than ever that you are still able to tell your story using a web-based presentation delivery tool. To watch this webinar video, click this link. Three Ways to Dramatically Improve Your Visual Story If you've got a clear story in place, it can be tough to make it look good if you're not a graphic designer. Fortunately, there are a few tools and techniques that can make a dramatic difference in improving your visual story. To watch this webinar video, click this link. Thank you for continuing to be a member of the BBP community! Best, -Cliff Visit the BBP Blog Follow Beyond Bullet Points on Facebook and Twitter You are receiving this email because you opted in at http://beyondbulletpoints.com UnsubscribeWed, 16 Feb 2011 10:10:19 -0500