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Are you using your ‘shop window’ the right way?

Esther Jacobs — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:53:38 +0000

Like many other creatives, I did and still do a lot of different things. I like it, I'm good at it and I help others with this diverse palette of skills. But more and more often people asked me: "What is it that you actually DO?" There was so much information on my website that visitors could no longer see the wood for the trees.

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Learn with me?

Esther Jacobs — Sat, 19 Dec 2020 08:44:42 +0000

This summer – during a heatwave (!) – I recorded my Dutch online program ‘Zo schrijf je een boek!’. Around 60 videos with all my tips and examples of how to write, promote, and publish your book. I really enjoyed creating this e-course (except for the heatwave…) and I am happy and proud that it helps so many writers with their books. Would you like to learn with me?

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The power of social media – Inspiration shot July 2018

Esther Jacobs — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 10:22:54 +0000

The power of social media - Inspiration shot July 2018 Real interaction. Connection. Creativity. Solutions for real problems. Social media is a powerful tool. In this inspiration shot I would like to share the three most unusual ways in which I have personally used the platforms that some call ‘useless and impersonal’. Share my [...]

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Visibility in 2018 – Inspiration Shot December 2017

Esther Jacobs — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 05:45:01 +0000

Visibility in 2018 - Inspiration Shot December 2017 "Practice what you post..." You have probably noticed that I am pretty active and open on social media. It hasn't always been like this. In fact I am a pretty private person. But long before the internet started I learned the three secrets of (offline) [...]

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Tips for speakers

Esther Jacobs — Mon, 08 May 2017 08:22:29 +0000

When Facebook showed me the picture below as a memory of 5 years ago, I decided to share some tips and 'do's & don'ts' for aspiring speakers. All of these come from my experience in more than 1000 keynotes and 2 TEDx speeches in the past 18 years as a professional speaker.

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Social Media

Esther Jacobs — Mon, 04 Jul 2016 15:20:20 +0000

Social Media I love sharing inspiration and getting inspired via social media. My Klout score of 70-72 puts me in the top 10% of influencers world wide. Many people ask me what channels I use and how. Whether you follow me for inspiration, or to see how I get such high scores: you [...]

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The Best Reference

Esther Jacobs — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 17:03:58 +0000

Regardless of whether you’re a speaker, coach, consultant or business person: what works better than explaining on your website just how good you are? Exactly: letting your clients do the talking.

But do you recognize the situation in which a hugely enthusiastic client – after your presentation, consultation or other contribution – faithfully swears they will write a reference for you, only for it to be quiet… for a very long time? And then when you, very carefully and with the greatest diplomacy, remind them by mail or phone about it, that you receive a very ‘glossless’ and formal reference?

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Instagram for beginners

Esther Jacobs — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 14:19:26 +0000

Instagram for beginners How to start an Instagram account and what to post No clue what to do with yet another social media channel? Or you do want to check it out, but have no idea where to start? No time to figure out how the fastest growing photo-network actually works? In 2014 Maureen [...]

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Show off!

Esther Jacobs — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 19:22:53 +0000

Show off! It’s as if we Dutch are raised with some sort of false modesty: ‘Act normal, and you’re strange enough…’ Compliment someone on their clothing and you’ll almost always get the answer ‘I bought it on sale’. Ask someone what they’re good at and you’ll get all sorts of awkward twists and [...]

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What is real?

Esther Jacobs — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:15:21 +0000

What is real? Photoshop. Corruption. Hacked bank sites. Charity scandals. Reality TV. Botox. Do you ever wonder what’s still real? In the States they even use the phrase ‘with real butter flavor’ on packages of fake butter! How long before this plastic fantastic creeps into Dutch lives? My experience tells me it won’t [...]

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