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DSSP #102: How to Communicate with Americans

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #102: How to Communicate with Americans

Coming up on this week's show: for conversations or presentations, how to communicate with Americans.

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00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to OUR COMMENT EMAIL: shamelesscomments@gmail.com and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com. If you're interested in podcasting, check out all the free resources at www.podcastingprincess.com

2:00 How to Communicate with Americans

Check out the full blog article here; the summary:

1. Get to the point quickly
2. Stick to one main point
3. Provide concise supporting evidence for your one main point
4. Allow one-third of your allotted time for questions

15:00 Wrap-up
Why not recommend Diary to a friend? Send the link via email and spread the word! Visit us at Blubrry.com; email Heidi at shamelesscomments@gmail.com and don't forget to visit the show blog, Talk It Up! during the week, for articles and updates. Thanks for listening!

DSSP #100: Keeping It Up

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #100: Keeping It Up

Coming up on this week's show: how to keep your energy level high, despite time and energy sinks: an interview with Elene Cafasso of Enerpace.

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00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to OUR COMMENT EMAIL: shamelesscomments@gmail.com and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com. If you're interested in podcasting, check out all the free resources at www.podcastingprincess.com

2:15 Keeping It Up: How to Keep Your Energy Level High

Elene Cafasso returns to share her thoughts on how to keep your energy and motivation levels high, even when you're overscheduled, overwhelmed and overcommitted.

34:15 Wrap-up
Why not recommend Diary to a friend? Send the link via email and spread the word! Visit us at Blubrry.com; email Heidi at shamelesscomments@gmail.com and don't forget to visit the show blog, Talk It Up! during the week, for articles and updates. Thanks for listening!

DSSP #99: Cool Product Reviews

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #99: Cool Product Reviews

Coming up on this week's show: what Heidi loves about her new iPhone, Oprius contact management software and Sandy Shepard's book "Fempowerment."

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00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to OUR NEW COMMENT EMAIL: shamelesscomments@gmail.com and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com. If you're interested in podcasting, check out all the free resources at www.podcastingprincess.com

2:00 Geek Girl More-than-a-minute: iPhone

What I love about the iPhone--great as an iPod, great as a phone; why it's less good as a Palm/PDA, calendar or contact management device.

8:15 Product Review: Oprius online contact management

I've been product-testing Oprius for a very long time, and now that it's gone public and has been upgraded a lot, I can recommend it wholeheartedly. What do I like about it? A lot--the way you can tag contacts, the space for a referer's name, the task list, the front page. In fact, I can recommend it so highly that I became an affiliate. If you'd like to try it out for free for 30 days, follow this  link. Be sure to use code 53717.

18:00 Book review: Fempowerment by Sandy Shepard

Sandy Shepard, our copyright lawyer friend, has written a book on Fempowerment: a Guide to Unleashing Your Inner Bond Girl. My reactions were mixed--how are yours?

20:20 Wrap-up
Why not recommend Diary to a friend? Send the link via email and spread the word! Visit us at Blubrry.com; email Heidi at shamelesscomments@gmail.com and don't forget to visit the show blog, Talk It Up! during the week, for articles and updates. Thanks for listening!

DSSP #98: Why New Years Resolutions Suck

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #98: Why New Years Resolutions Suck

Coming up on this week's show: why New Years Resolutions never work and how to set smart goals for 20088!

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00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to OUR NEW COMMENT EMAIL: shamelesscomments@gmail.com or call the listener comment line at 206-666-4142, and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com. If you're interested in podcasting, check out all the free resources at www.podcastingprincess.com

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2:00 Interview: Elene Cafasso, business coach

An interview with Elene Cafasso of Enerpace coaching on why New Years Resolutions don't really work. 5:20 What gets in the way of goals; gremlins, chattering monkeys and limiting beliefs 8:35 good bats for whacking gremlins; 12:30 how to set attainable goals--inherently self-motivating, based on values; 16:00 SMART goals and the three-step formula of vision, decision and goal; 20:40 getting new goals to stick and getting back on track "do the next right thing, and do it today" 

33:15 Wrap-up
Why not recommend Diary to a friend? Send the link via email and spread the word! Visit us at Blubrry.com; email Heidi at shamelesscomments@gmail.com and don't forget to visit the show blog, Talk It Up! during the week, for articles and updates. Thanks for listening!

DSSP #97: SING IT! Presentation Skills

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #97: SING IT! Presentation Skills

Coming up on this week's show: tips for improving your next presentation!

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00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to OUR NEW COMMENT EMAIL: shamelesscomments@gmail.com or call the listener comment line at 206-666-4142, and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com. If you're interested in podcasting, check out all the free resources at www.podcastingprincess.com

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1:45 SING IT! Presentation Skills

Heidi shares her thoughts on "The Cello Story," courtesy of John David Mann.If you can't sing it, you're not a very good presenter. Be able to "sing" your presentation, even without all your "instruments"!

9:00 Resource: Travel
An interesting article--travel predictions for 2008.

12:00 Wrap-up
Why not recommend Diary to a friend? Send the link via email and spread the word! Visit us at Blubrry.com; email Heidi at shamelesscomments@gmail.com and don't forget to visit the show blog, Talk It Up! during the week, for articles and updates. Thanks for listening!

DSSP #96: Guilt-Free Holidays

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #96: Guilt-Free Holidays

Coming up on this week's show: tips from Victoria Cook for enjoying guilt-free holidays!

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00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to OUR NEW COMMENT EMAIL: shamelesscomments@gmail.com or call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com. If you're interested in podcasting, check out all the free resources at www.podcastingprincess.com

Sponsor: GoDaddy.com--keep using POD65 for 10% off!

2:50 Interview: Victoria Cook, the Guilt-Free Coach

Victoria Cook shares some of her advice for guilt-free holidays and how to take it easy and enjoy the end of your year. Find out how we let guilt creep into our lives, why some of us seem to like a little bit of martyr in our lives and learning how to say no.

Check out her document, Top 10 Tips for Guilt-Free Holidays, available for free on her site.

21:30 Wrap-up
Why not recommend Diary to a friend? Send the link via email and spread the word! Visit us at Blubrry.com; email Heidi at shamelesscomments@gmail.com and don't forget to visit the show blog, Talk It Up! during the week, for articles and updates. Thanks for listening!

DSSP #95: Avoiding Common Interview Pitfalls

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #95: Avoiding Common Interview Pitfalls

Coming up on this week's show: avoiding common interview pitfalls and a tip for engaging people before your presentation even begins!

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00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to OUR NEW COMMENT EMAIL: shamelesscomments@gmail.com or call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com. If you're interested in podcasting, check out all the free resources at www.podcastingprincess.com

Sponsor: GoDaddy.com--keep using POD65 for 10% off!

1:20 Listener Mail

Sallie Goetsch comments that Thunderbird worked very well for her and suggests compacting mailboxes once messages are deleted

3:10 Come to Killer Interviews: Getting the Most from Your Guests

Friday, September 28th, 11:45 a.m., Ballroom B--You're invited to Heidi's seminar on interview skills at the New Media Expo. And yes, there WILL be surprises! ;-) If you'd like to participate in the forum for feedback and input on this seminar, comment at the forum here; Sallie asks for tips on finding a quiet place to conduct interviews at conventions and shows

7:45 Five Common Interview Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

1. What do you do if the guest is dull and thinks he's really interesting?
2. How do you deal with a pompous blowhard? (listen to Donna Pappacosta's Trafcom News #34)
3. What do you do if you're mid-interview and realize you spaced out and have no idea what your guest just said?
4. What if the guest uses jargon I don't understand?
5. What if the guest is on a cell phone and I can't hear them? (Check out Leesa Barnes' post on this!)

14:35 Public Speaking Tip: Get Them Engaged Before You Even Start

How to take advantage of the five minutes you have while your audience is waiting for you to get started--how to use those five minutes to engage them and get them thinking about your message.
 

19:00 Wrap-up
Why not recommend Diary to a friend? Send the link via email and spread the word! Visit us at Blubrry.com; email Heidi at shamelesscomments@gmail.com , call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and don't forget to visit the show blog, Talk It Up! during the week, for articles and updates. Thanks for listening!

DSSp #93: Managing email and social media

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #93: Managing email and social media

Coming up on this week's show: a review of Thunderbird, email solutions, a Facebook review and a call for input on interview technique.

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00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to OUR NEW COMMENT EMAIL: shamelesscomments@gmail.com or call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com. If you're interested in podcasting, check out all the free resources at www.podcastingprincess.com

Sponsor: GoDaddy.com--keep using POD65 for 10% off!

1:30 Email management and solutions

The conclusion regarding portable Thunderbird: a colossal failure and largely (if not completely) useless, as it was only once portable, slow and a pain to set up; email tips include copying all incoming and outgoing messages to a Gmail account for searchability; marking LibSyn and Twitter notices as spam and checking those sites manually once a week

14:45 Another social media review: Facebook

Comments on Facebook not clicking with me and why; choosing the social media that does speak to you and that you do readily get addicted to (like Twitter for me!)

18:25 New Media Expo

The New Media Expo is coming up in September! My seminar is on Interviews that ROCK and getting the most from your guests. If you have questions you'd like addressed, please join in the pre-seminar discussion at the forum

24:00 Wrap-up
Why not recommend Diary to a friend? Send the link via email and spread the word! Visit us at Blubrry.com; email Heidi at shamelesscomments@gmail.com , call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and don't forget to visit the show blog, Talk It Up! during the week, for articles and updates. Thanks for listening!

DSSP #92: Social Media Stupor Syndrome

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #92: Social Media Stupor Syndrome

Coming up on this week's show: social media stupor syndrome with underlying microblogging paralysis--symptoms and treatment.

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00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to OUR NEW COMMENT EMAIL: shamelesscomments@gmail.com or call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com. If you're interested in podcasting, check out all the free resources at www.podcastingprincess.com

1:00 Sponsor: GoDaddy.com--keep using POD65 for 10% off!

2:00 Social Media Stupor Syndrome

Why there was no DSSP for June and how sick I've been wth SMSS; my own writing on this and how the blogosphere and podosphere have reacted; I was nearly carted away for treatment by the dusky handmaidens of the Podcast Asylum!; my new trial of Thunderbird and Gmail for dealing with mounds of email; sticking with Facebook and CAPOW

11:00 Wrap-up
Why not recommend Diary to a friend? Send the link via email and spread the word! Visit us at Blubrry.com; email Heidi at shamelesscomments@gmail.com , call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and don't forget to visit the show blog, Talk It Up! during the week, for articles and updates. Thanks for listening!

DSSP #91: Shameless Self-Promotion for Women

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #91: Shameless Self-Promotion for Women

Coming up on this week's show: shameless self-promotion tips for women in the workplace.

Direct download is here.

00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to OUR NEW COMMENT EMAIL: shamelesscomments@gmail.com or call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com. If you're interested in podcasting, check out all the free resources at www.podcastingprincess.com

1:00 Sponsor: GoDaddy.com--keep using POD65 for 10% off!

1:45 Announcements and Feedback

Creating Passionate Communities is rescheduled for September; Mike Bellina comments on PowerPoint being evil and on his recent feedback that people couldn't listen to a seminar without PowerPoint! Heidi comments that live presentations of live sites (for example, of Second Life) are more effective and engaging than canned PowerPoint; Charles Miller says DSSP is an inspiration for his consulting biz but my "dubdubdub"s drive him CRAZY--OK, you're right. No more dubdubdub!

11:20 Geek Girl Minute: Twitter

Using Twitter as a to-do checklist, link archive and to promote transparency of your biz. Try "Three Things I Made Happen Today" with your Twitter! Follow me on Twitter here.

12:30 Interview: Shameless Self-Promotion for Women,

Jane Pigott of R3 shares her insights on shameless self-promotion for women in the workplace; how women sabotage themselves in the workplace; saying positive things and creating visibility for and about other women; her advice on dressing appropriately in the workplace; contact her at 312-628-4743 jdpigott@r3group.net

37:20 Wrap-up
Why not recommend Diary to a friend? Send the link via email and spread the word! Visit us at Blubrry.com; email Heidi at shamelesscomments@gmail.com , call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and don't forget to visit the show blog, Talk It Up! during the week, for articles and updates. Thanks for listening!

DSSP #90: Email signature lines

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #90: Email Signature lines

Coming up on this week's show: how to shamelessly promote yourself through your email signature line.

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00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to OUR NEW COMMENT EMAIL: shamelesscomments@gmail.com or call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com. If you're interested in podcasting, check out all the free resources at www.podcastingprincess.com

1:50 Sponsor: GoDaddy.com--keep using POD65 for 10% off!

3:25 Listener Mail

Tom Comeau writes about a science outreach podcast--Skywatch; he also comments that blogging is "inexpensive" not "cheap" and that nonprofits need to focus on results and stories, not begging for money. His examples include www.horserescue.org, www.hubblesite.org to show mindshare; Keith from Michigan sends in an audio comment asking about email signature lines

7:00 Topic: Email signature lines

Chris Brogan says sig lines should have two pointer maximum; suggestions for creating a sig line; Nancy Schwartz has these suggestions for non-profits--keep it brief (four to six lines) and don't waste time including your own email address; also, why not add an issue-oriented tag line or quote?

13:15 Wrap-up
Why not recommend Diary to a friend? Send the link via email and spread the word! Visit us at Blubrry.com; email Heidi at shamelesscomments@gmail.com , call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and don't forget to visit the show blog, Talk It Up! during the week, for articles and updates. Thanks for listening!

DSSP #89: Blogging for Non-profits

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #89: Blogging for Non-Profits

Coming up on this week's show: how to shamelessly promote yourself through a blog--for non-profits; an interview with Ike Pigott.

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00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to OUR NEW COMMENT EMAIL: shamelesscomments@gmail.com or call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com. If you're interested in podcasting, check out all the free resources at www.podcastingprincess.com

1:00 Sponsor: GoDaddy.com--keep using POD65 for 10% off!

1:45 Upcoming Seminar: Creating Passionate Communities with Blogs and Podcasts

Be sure to enter code "Shameless" for a discount on this seminar happening June 2, 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in the Chicago area!

3:45 Chat: Response to New Media

Heidi discusses some reactions to blogs, podcasts and other new media from the U of C Successful Marketing extension class she taught this week. It was a GREAT class, and they made a wonderful podcast about the pros and cons of the Olympics coming to Chicago!

5:18 Topic: Grammar on Twitter
The Grammar Girl has published her own grammar guide for Twitter! What do you think about nite and thru?

10:30 Interview: Ike Pigott

Ike Pigott, Regional Communications Director for the Red Cross, talks about how they are using blogging to promote their non-profit organization to donors, increasing donations overall and online donations in particular.

22:00 Wrap-up
Why not recommend Diary to a friend? Send the link via email and spread the word! Visit us at Blubrry.com; email Heidi at shamelesscomments@gmail.com , call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and don't forget to visit the show blog, Talk It Up! during the week, for articles and updates. Thanks for listening!

DSSP #88: Why PowerPoint Is Evil

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #88: Why PowerPoint Is Evil

Coming up on this week's show: why PowerPoint bullet points are evil and to be avoided.

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00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to OUR NEW COMMENT EMAIL: shamelesscomments@gmail.com or call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com.

1:00 Sponsor: GoDaddy.com--keep using POD65 for 10% off!

2:30 Geek Toy: Twitter

Darryl Caldwell sent in a link to TwitterVision; mesmerizing!

4:45 Topic: Why PowerPoint bullets are evil

CC Chapman weighs in on bullet points; Doug Haslam also argues against PowerPoint bullets; remember that people can read faster than you can talk, so if you put words or bullet points on your slides, they'll read it in a matter of seconds and begin making a grocery list while you're talking. General rule: slides should exist only to illustrate your points better than you can say them. Al Gore's images in An Inconvenient Truth are a great example of how NOT to use bullet points but powerful images and anecdotes instead. Eric Eggertson comments that bullets should only exist to help tell a story; otherwise, they get in the way.

14:10 Wrap-up
Why not recommend Diary to a friend? Send the link via email and spread the word! Visit us at Blubrry.com; email Heidi at shamelesscomments@gmail.com , call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and don't forget to visit the show blog, Talk It Up! during the week, for articles and updates. Thanks for listening!

DSSP #87: Shameless Networking

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #87: Shameless Networking

Coming up on this week's show: shameless networking tips from Liz Ryan and Chris Brogan.

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00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to OUR NEW COMMENT EMAIL: shamelesscomments@gmail.com or call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com.

1:00 Sponsor: GoDaddy.com--keep using POD65 for 10% off!

2:00 Listener Mail
Listener Deb wrote in to share a great article on shameful networking from Liz Ryan. Don't be all "world revolves around me"! I share a great story about being the podcasting geek and pushing to podcast the networking group's meetings--I'm there anyway, right? Why not donate a little extra time? And the response to the first posting of an audio recording of the group's meeting was met with terrific response--and business inquiries. Now, that's not why I did it, and the response was surprisingly to me (although I'll admit pleasantly so), but a great example of giving first and getting unexpected responses!

9:00 Topic: Networking
Chris Brogan wrote a great article on his own networking tips. Don't forget to read the comments, too; the conversation continues with excellent advice all around. My favorite bit? "Fall deeply, temporarily in love with the person you're talking to."

16:55 Miscellaneous/Listener mail

• Are you using Jaiku? Comment or Twitter if so, and we'll talk next week!
• Tom Comeau wrote in with comments on My Podcast Setup vidcast--thank you!

23:00 Wrap-up
Why not recommend Diary to a friend? Send the link via email and spread the word! Visit us at Blubrry.com; email Heidi at shamelesscomments@gmail.com , call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and don't forget to visit the show blog, Talk It Up! during the week, for articles and updates. Thanks for listening!

DSSP #86: VIDCAST: My Podcast Setup

DSSP #86: A special-edition vidcast showing Heidi's podcast setup and editing process!

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FWIW, My podcast setup from the Podcasting Princess. My walk-through of hardware and software for my podcasting setup--for non-geeks like me who just want to be heard and join the conversation!

Links:

Snowball microphone
Audio HiJack Pro
GarageBand
LibSyn