Feb 19, 2014 | News
We’ve all seen an exceptional speaker command a room, and listened while presenters struggled. What is different about an exceptional speaker? An exceptional speaker has the ability to look relaxed and speak naturally. In practicing public speaking, we are often told to use body language and make eye contact, but this is not enough. We are told to be more conversational, to “Relax. Be confident. Just be yourself.” But telling someone to do something is not teaching how to do it.
Conventional speaking courses teach participants how to prepare a presentation, but not how to prepare yourself personally. You are usually the most neglected part of your presentation. Speakers need to be given the necessary technique for looking natural and taught to implement it effectively.
The trade-marked Hendrie Method successfully teaches what is generally considered an inborn talent. Effective speaking is not just talent; it is knowing the right technique. The Hendrie Method is an innovative approach to presentation and communication skills. It’s a technique that you can apply to different communication and interpersonal situations. The technique enables you to bring your words to life in several comfortable, personal styles that you can change for different situations, individuals, audiences or patients.
With communication and presentation skills, it is not just understanding how communication works; it’s being able to use the concepts in your day-to day-life. This is why this course is so successful. The three key elements of the course are:
Key Element #1: Background Imaging – How emotion is created so you can put any emotion you want into your words, bringing them to life.
Key Element #2: Rhythm Pattern Styles – How styles are expressed and create vocal variety, so you can change to any style you need to match your listeners or clients. You can be powerful, or nurturing, or inspiring.
Key Element #3: Conversational Connection – How to sound conversational with your material and connect with any listener.
With Stephanie Hendrie’s Secrets of Exceptional Speakers course, you will know how to communicate any information, bring your words to life with appropriate emotion, connect with individuals or audiences, and sound conversational in several different styles with vocal variety. And it is highly successful with everyone who learns and uses it.
The Hendrie Method is used for all communication and presentations. Whether you are talking with someone on the phone, communicating with just one person, giving a boardroom presentation or speaking in front of 5,000, you need to convey the appropriate emotion, be flexible with your style, have vocal variety, sound conversational and truly connect with your listener. Clients use the technique for formal speeches, boardroom presentations, weekly meetings, sales calls, teaching, interviewing, as well as interpersonal interactions.
ILScorp now provides the exclusive “Secrets for Exceptional Speakers” course, which teaches the three key elements, completely online. You can access this world-class training in the comfort of your own home or business. This 11-hour course offers streaming video, printable worksheets and practice exercises. For $309, you’ll receive three months of unlimited access to the course.
Sign up today and be on your way to becoming an exceptional speaker!
Feb 18, 2014 | News, Press Release
New Communications/ Speaking Course Launched by ILScorp – Canada’s Leader in Online Insurance Education.
COURTENAY, BC – Insurance industry leaders have told ILScorp that they wish new recruits to the industry were stronger at communication – better at articulating their message to customers, co-workers and employers.
To meet this growing need among professionals in all industries, ILScorp, Canada’s leader in online insurance education, has launched a new online course: “Secrets for Exceptional Speaking.” Using the trade-marked Hendrie Method, this online video course teaches an innovative approach to public speaking, presentations, and communication skills.
With this course, students will:
•discover techniques to apply to different communication and interpersonal situations
•know how to bring your words to life with appropriate emotion
•sound conversational and connected in several different styles
•be able to communicate any information and connect with any listener
•enhance your reputation, improve your self-confidence and advance your career!
In an interview with Marty Hughes of HUB International, Mr. Hughes told ILS what advice he gave to a group of new insurance industry professionals:
“Get comfortable talking in front of large groups, and learn to be articulate. If you can speak well, and you are comfortable in front of groups, you are more than halfway there. It is amazing to me the people out there who are not articulate enough to present their thoughts and express them to people in a coherent fashion. Not everybody is going to be a great speaker; I get that. And not everybody is comfortable speaking in front of a large group—I know I wasn’t. But you make yourself get good at it.”
After completing the Secrets of Exceptional Speaking course, which includes practice exercises and worksheets, students will be confident speaking to large and small audiences on a variety of topics.
Whether it’s speaking at your brother’s wedding, presenting to the board of directors, addressing a lecture hall, or your coworkers at a weekly meeting, the Secrets course will help you share information confidently and communicate effectively.
This course will give you techniques that you can apply to different communication and interpersonal situations. By the end of the course, you will be able to communicate any information, know how to bring your words to life with appropriate emotion, and sound conversational and connected in several different styles.
“As HR Manager, I have access to the finest training available in the country. The Hendrie Method is the ‘best of the best.’ It builds dramatic excellence into public speaking. Graduates exhibit self-confidence and style…and consistently give the “Secrets” Course superb evaluations. We highly recommend it for our executives, managers, retail salespeople, call center employees – anyone who must communicate with clients. The results will far exceed your expectations,” explains Michael Young, VP and Manager Human Resources Education & Development Bank One, Arizona.
This course is used by executives from Fortune 500 companies to train their themselves and their employees, and is now available to you, online, to work through at your convenience.
Purchase the Secrets of Exceptional Speaking course from ILScorp today for only $309. This includes unlimited access for three months! Purchase online or call us at 1-800-404-2211 for more information.
Feb 16, 2014 | News
Insurance industry leaders have told ILScorp that they wish new recruits to the industry were stronger communicators – better at articulating their message to customers, co-workers and employers.
To meet this growing need among professionals in all industries, ILScorp has launched a new online course: “Secrets for Exceptional Speaking.” Using the trade-marked Hendrie Method, this online video course teaches an innovative approach to public speaking, presentations, and communication skills.
With this course, students will:
- discover techniques to apply to different communication and interpersonal situations
- know how to bring your words to life with appropriate emotion
- sound conversational and connected in several different styles
- be able to communicate any information and connect with any listener
- enhance your reputation, improve your self-confidence and advance your career!
In an interview with Marty Hughes of HUB International, Mr. Hughes told ILS what advice he gave to a group of new insurance industry professionals:
“Get comfortable talking in front of large groups, and learn to be articulate. If you can speak well, and you are comfortable in front of groups, you are more than halfway there.It is amazing to me the people out there who are not articulate enough to present their thoughts and express them to people in a coherent fashion. Not everybody is going to be a great speaker; I get that. And not everybody is comfortable speaking in front of a large group—I know I wasn’t. But you make yourself get good at it.”
After completing the Secrets of Exceptional Speaking course, which includes practice exercises and worksheets, students will be confident speaking to large and small audiences on a variety of topics.
Whether it’s speaking at your brother’s wedding, presenting to the board of directors, addressing a lecture hall, or your coworkers at a weekly meeting, the Secrets course will help you share information confidently and communicate effectively.
This course will give you techniques that you can apply to different communication and interpersonal situations. By the end of the course, you will be able to communicate any information, know how to bring your words to life with appropriate emotion, and sound conversational and connected in several different styles.
“As HR Manager, I have access to the finest training available in the country. The Hendrie Method is the ‘best of the best.’ It builds dramatic excellence into public speaking. Graduates exhibit self-confidence and style…and consistently give the “Secrets” Course superb evaluations. We highly recommend it for our executives, managers, retail salespeople, call center employees – anyone who must communicate with clients. The results will far exceed your expectations,” explains Michael Young, VP and Manager Human Resources Education & Development Bank One, Arizona.
This course is used by executives from Fortune 500 companies to train themselves and their employees, and is now available to you, online, to work through at your convenience.
Purchase the Secrets of Exceptional Speaking course from ILScorp today for only $309. This includes unlimited access for three months! Purchase online or call us at 1-800-404-2211 for more information.
Feb 14, 2014 | News
Today is the final day to enjoy a Sweet Deal from ILScorp. Save up to $300 on some of our most popular licensing and exam prep courses. Choose from LLQP licensing, with free exam rewrites for $199, or RIBO and OTL exam prep courses for only $99! Choose your course, and enter the promo code online to snag your sweet savings!
With this promotion you can choose from:
The LLQP (Life Licensing Qualification Program) ($199, including unlimited free rewrites on the certification exam. Regular price $309.95 + $109 per re-write).
Our streaming-video LLQP is complete and comprehensive, giving you all of the knowledge and skills you need to successfully challenge the provincial LLQP examination. When you register to take the ILScorp LLQP, you will receive: access to the LLQP Life Insurance Course, in video format; a series of exam-type Case Studies; an online mock exam; your Certification Exam; six months access.
To register, use the Promo Code: SWEETLLQP
The RIBO (Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario) Licensing Course ($99. Regular price $409.95 – Save $300).
In Ontario, your first step to becoming an insurance broker is passing the RIBO exam. ILScorp’s online RIBO Licensing Exam Preparation course will guide you through the information. Everything you need to succeed is included in the course. The ILScorp RIBO Licensing Exam Preparation course includes a mock final exam, so you can test yourself before sitting down for the real deal. More than 80% of students who use this video course to prepare for the RIBO exam are successful!
To register, use the Promo Code: SWEETRIBO
The OTL (Other Than Life) Licensing Course ($99. Regular price $409.95 – Save $300).
To become an insurance agent in Ontario, you’ll first need to obtain an Other Than Life (OTL) insurance license. This interactive ILScorp online video licensing course is a virtual classroom combining the dynamic instruction of Todd Hochban with the ease and convenience of online learning. You will receive access to this course for six months and can work through and review the material at your own pace.
To register, use the Promo Code: SWEETOTL
Visit the website at www.ilscorp.com or call us today at 1-800-404-2211 to get started! All promo codes are valid on new purchases only, from Feb. 3-14, 2014.
Feb 13, 2014 | News
ILScorp is offering sweet deals this February on three of our most popular insurance licensing courses. Choose from the following programs and enjoy sweet savings, only until Feb. 14.
The LLQP (Life Licensing Qualification Program) is now only $199, including unlimited free rewrites on the certification exam! (Regular price $309.95 + $109 per re-write). Our streaming-video LLQP is complete and comprehensive, giving you all of the knowledge and skills you need to successfully challenge the provincial LLQP examination. When you register to take the ILScorp LLQP, you will receive: access to the LLQP Life Insurance Course, in video format; a series of exam-type Case Studies; an online mock exam; your Certification Exam; six months access. Students generally spend between 80 and 120 hours preparing for the provincial LLQP exam, so budget your time accordingly. With the ILScorp LLQP you can review any subjects you’d like before moving on in the course.
To register, use the Promo Code: SWEETLLQP
The RIBO (Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario) Licensing Course is now only $99. (Regular price $409.95 – Save $300). In Ontario, your first step to becoming an insurance broker is passing the RIBO exam. ILScorp’s online RIBO Licensing Exam Preparation course will guide you through the information. Everything you need to succeed is included in the course. It is like being in a classroom, but with the comfort and convenience of working online. The ILScorp RIBO Licensing Exam Preparation course includes a mock final exam, so you can test yourself before sitting down for the real deal. You get six months access to the course, materials, quizzes and exams, so you can take your time studying and challenge the provincial licensing exam when you are ready. More than 80% of students who use this video course to prepare for the RIBO exam are successful!
To register, use the Promo Code: SWEETRIBO
The OTL (Other Than Life) Licensing Course is now only $99. (Regular price $409.95 – Save $300). To become an insurance agent in Ontario, you’ll first need to obtain an Other Than Life (OTL) insurance license. This interactive ILScorp online video licensing course is a virtual classroom combining the dynamic instruction of Todd Hochban with the ease and convenience of online learning. The courses are divided into easy-to-manage chapters. Numerous exercises and mock exams help to reinforce your knowledge retention. You will receive access to this course for six months and can work through and review the material at your own pace.
To register, use the Promo Code: SWEETOTL
Visit the website at www.ilscorp.com or call us today at 1-800-404-2211 to get started! All promo codes are valid on new purchases only from Feb. 3-14, 2014.
Feb 12, 2014 | News
Public speaking, regardless of your audience, can be a daunting task. You have a large group of people’s undivided attention, and you can have a direct impact on their lives (and potentially your future). Entrepreneur.com and Jason Headsetdotcom offer 10 tips to “not to screw it up” when speaking for a business audience:
1. Tell great stories. If you read nothing else in this article, focus on this tip. Think about stories you can tell that are interesting but also have a lesson learned in them. We all have stories we can tell, but will those stories resonate with an audience? Will the audience be able to relate to them? If you use a visual presentation it should be an accompaniment to your stories.
2. Do NOT read your presentation from your laptop, or worse, notecards. While speaking in front of an audience can be nerve-racking, you agreed to do it! So give the audience and the event the respect they deserve. Practice your presentation and know what you’re talking about it. The worst thing you can do is sound like a robot on stage.
3. Use video to increase your comfort on stage. Record yourself giving a speech and watch it back to see how you did. The more you do this, the better you’ll get at it. Invite a few friends or colleagues to watch you “rehearse” live. Have them give you constructive feedback that you can work on.
4. Don’t be the “stats and quotes” person. We’ve all seen it – someone gets on stage to talk about something interesting, and instead of giving their perspective, their presentation is littered with statistics from other websites and quotes from other people. You can surely back up some of your talk with stats and quotes if needed, but you should first and foremost share new information and offer your own insights. Without knowing it, people will find great quotes from your talk that you didn’t even think were great.
5. Use Guy Kawasaki’s “10 20 30 Rule of PowerPoint.” Even the greatest speaker can have people distracted by their phones or laptops. Use big bold images and text in your presentation. Guy Kawasaki’s rule is 10 slides, 20 minutes, 30 point font. Text on a slide should be big and void of long sentences (short bullet points are great).
6. Bring the energy! Move around on stage, have confidence when you speak and engage with the audience makes a huge impact. If you have energy, the audience will give it back.
7. You don’t have to tell jokes. Many aspiring speakers make the mistake of trying to be someone they are not when they’re on stage. Most of the time this is by trying to be a comedian. You don’t need to tell jokes to make an audience laugh. If you aren’t used to telling jokes in front of an audience, your speaking presentation shouldn’t be the place to start.
8. The audience is afraid of Q&A. If you want to leave room in your presentation for Q&A, be prepared to have the audience not raise a single hand. Think about it, when was the last time you raised your hand in a crowded audience?
If you are going to have Q&A time at the end of a talk, give the audience a heads-up at the beginning of the talk and say something like “Hey guys, I’ll have 10-15 minutes at the end to do Q&A, please write down a question or two while I’m talking so I look popular at the end when everyone raises their hands.” By doing this simple thing, it primes people to be ready to ask questions at the end.
9. Don’t like Q&As? Take questions after your talk, off stage. This is an easy way to not have to interact with the entire audience’s questions, and you can talk to people one-on-one off stage. PeoPublic speaking, regardless of your audience, can be a daunting task. You have a large group of people’s undivided attention, and you can have a direct impact on their lives (and potentially your future). Entrepreneur.com offers 10 tips to “not to screw it up” when speaking for a business audience:
10. Be yourself. The more you try to act like someone you’re not on stage, the more people will see right through you. The more you act like yourself, the more confident you’ll seem, and the more the audience will be able to relate to you.
Still need more help with public speaking? Stay tuned for exciting new course launching this month from ILScorp!
Excerpted from Entrepreneur.com
