Beth Ziesenis
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Your Nerdy Best Friend
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Ever wonder if there IS an app for that?
Beth’s presentations in 3 Words: Practical. Practical. Practical. And funny.
Just ask Your Nerdy Best Friend, otherwise known as Author Beth Ziesenis. Beth has made a verb out of the word "nerd" by dedicating her life to finding free and bargain tech tools to make people's lives easier. Speaking to chambers and associations throughout North America, Beth entertains, enlightens and empowers attendees to embrace their inner nerds to become more efficient, more productive and definitely more nerdy.
Beth Ziesenis
Most Popular Programs
How DO They Do That?
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Secret Tech Weapons for Professionals
What if you could whip up a graphic to brand your event in a matter of minutes? Or schedule a committee meeting without having to send three dozen emails to find a time everyone could meet? Or, create a dazzling multimedia video for your holiday luncheon – before the salad is served? And what if you could pull all this off without spending a dime? Discover how to use free and bargain technology tools you never knew existed to create professional quality graphics, make your office run smoothly and wow your customers. This high-energy session will give you dozens of tech tools that will leave people asking, “How DO they do that?”
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Best for 90minute session, but can be 30 minutes to 2 hours Energizes as opening or closing keynote Appropriate for audiences of any nerd level and technology background
MOST REQUESTED SESSION! 2
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Perfect for closing sessions, this shorter program can incorporate key takeaways from your conference Works well with other sessions with no content overlap THE PERFECT LUNCHEON PROGRAM
A Day in the Life of an Office Nerd We have mind-blowing technology everywhere we turn, but how does it all work together to make you more productive, organized and awesome? This fast-moving, laugh-filled session takes you hour by hour through a day in the life of a tech-savvy executive. You’ll learn how an office nerd solves a security crisis before 10 a.m., learns to make more of a lunch hour with an extra set of virtual hands, saves money on software before the staff meeting and brings the team together online before the day is done. 3
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29 Tech Tools to Create Cool Content for Social Media The most popular posts on social media are pictures and videos, and with a few easy (and free!) tech tools, you can transform your messages into share-worthy graphics that your members will love. This action-packed session will give you dozens of sites and apps that will help you elevate the quality of your social media posts and other material. • Discover sites to turn quotes into graphics • Transform ordinary photos into works of art • Create infographics for little or no cost
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Customizable to any session length Can include hands-on playtime for longer workshops Appropriate for audiences of any nerd level and technology background
GREAT FOR SMALL BUSINESS AUDIENCES 4
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Other Sessions and Topics “Stump the Nerd” Booth or Genius Bar Give your attendees one-on-one time with Your Nerdy Best Friend. Beth will man a booth or table to answer questions, sign books and interact with attendees.
Nerds Unite! Tech Tool and App Exchange Session Many professionals have their favorite time-saving, productivity-increasing, rear-kicking technology secrets. This lively, interactive session gives attendees the opportunity to introduce their favorite technology tools to their colleagues.
Interaction and Engagement Beth Z is not your typical “Sage on the Stage” speaker. Your attendees will love Beth’s giveaways, such as nerdy rubber ducks and Nerds Candies. Plus she’ll bring your attendees together with hands-on exercises, interactive games and real-time collaboration and lots of laughs. 5
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keynotes webinars workshops breakouts
“This Session Paid for My Trip” Recent Presentations:
Session Feedback:
• American Society of Association Executives (breakout) • Chamber Executives of Ontario (workshop) • City of Corona Women’s Leadership Conference (keynote) • American College of Emergency Physicians (in-house training)
• “Amazing session that is already yielding benefits.” • “This session paid for my trip to ASAE this year.” • “An unexpected surprise that added a great deal of value to my attending the conference.” • “I took away so many tools that I could share with the office. Loved it! • “Not only is Beth engaging, but she also makes all the tech tools seem less intimidating.” • “High energy, funny, relevant.” • “Deserved the standing ovation she received.” • “I love my new nerdy best friend!”
Author of Upgrade to Free, Release Your Inner Nerd, and the latest title: Nerd Know-How beth@yournerdybestfriend.com 619.231.9225 www.yournerdybestfriend.com 6