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How to instantly attract a romantic partner and your best customers (My TEDx video)
By Sally Hogshead | Apr 28, 2011
“Give the speech of your life.”
When I received these instructions for my TEDx speech, a secret smile crept across my face. Immediately, I knew what my topic would be. For the next month, I spent roughly 100 hours researching and developing new material. In fact, you might even say that I fell in love with a certain guy named Ed in order to improve my storyline.
But let's cut to the chase. Did I give the speech of my life? More specifically, did I live up to the topic of my presentation, and make people fall in love with my idea? Let's find out.
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About Sally Hogshead
Growing up with the last name Hogshead would give anyone an unconventional point of view. Today, after surviving years of harassment on the playground, Sally is a speaker, author, and brand innovation consultant, helping companies develop messages that persuade and captivate. Clients past and present include Nike, MINI Cooper, Aflac, Cole Haan, Target, Coca-Cola and Godiva. Sally’s work and insights have been profiled by The New York Times, NBC, ABC, CBS and MSNBC. She’s been described by the press as “intrepid’ and an “advertising mastermind.” Reality TV show Making It Big named her “Advertising’s Icon” who has “changed the face of North American advertising.” In 2009, she was interviewed twice on NBC’s Today Show. A sought-after speaker, Sally leads keynotes for companies such as Starbucks and Microsoft, as well as innovation sessions around the world.
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