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6 Reality Check Putting a fine point on the speaking industry

8 It’s Your Business Advice for enterprising speakers

10 Welcome to My World A snapshot into the lives of the people who hire us

Daniel G. Amen, MD, is a noted psychiatrist and brain expert who believes a healthy brain is essential for a happy life.

By Tim Hyland

Does your presentation provide value that makes audiences sit up and listen?

By Robert Bradford, MBA, CSP

Increase your bookings by asking 12 key questions. By Jim Meisenheimer, CSP

26 Heard in the Hallways Everybody’s talking about some very questionable marketing techniques. By Kirstin Carey

26 The Perils of Self-Promotion Avoid these self-serving blunders to protect your good reputation.

By Jeff Mowatt, CSP

12 Relevant Resources Time-saving tools and technologies

13 What Would You Do? Casting a reality check on real-world conundrums

32 Beyond Borders Exploring culture, countries and comfort zones

33 Turning Point

A career-changing moment or experience

38 Real Funny Quips, tips and parting shots

Daniel G. Amen, MD, Brain Expert

4 News from Headquarters

34 Calendar of Events

36 Index of Advertisers

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