Ever Thought, is Speaking at Ignite Denver for Me?
Ignite Denver has been in my life now for seven Ignites. Throughout that time, I have gone from a complete novice, blinded by the lights as I hesitantly walked on stage and accepted the microphone from Kat… to a bit of an Ignite Denver junkie. After attending the...
Ignite Denver: The Ideal Valentine; that’s right you heard me…IDEAL!
On a day filled with declarations of love, chocolate and people scrambling to Walgreen’s at the last minute because they forgot…you may wonder why would taking my significant other to Ignite Denver be the ultimate Valentine win? Well have no fear I’m about to tell...
Ignite Denver 25 Haikus
The haikus below were created by combining Ignite Denver 25 presentation titles: Learning Healing Heart Dizzying motivation Jackpot! I’m not dead Green Power Root Rot Neuroplasticity use Bullet holes dancing Infiltrate circles Middle school demons...
Setting your presentation up for widescreen [16:9] format
IN POWERPOINT Open your presentation and select File. Then Page Setup as shown below. In the dialogue box that opens select the drop menu next to Slides sized for: and select On-screen Show (16:9) then click OK. If you have changed an existing presentation you...
All you need is love…and Ignite Denver
Why attend Ignite Denver? Colorado is an entertainment intensive state. We have museums, a well-known art district, multiple music venues (indoor and outdoor), and almost as many local community theaters as microbreweries. So with all that to choose from why choose...
Ignite Denver 24 Speakers Announced
The results are in- we are proud to announce the speakers for Ignite Denver 24: The Social Contract in the Digital Age by Chris Harrold Be a bitch and be proud of it! by Nikoletta Vecsei The Language of Poverty by Danielle Norris Gut Explosions and Funnel Cakes by...
What Kat Thinks… About Excuses
Let’s discuss reasons why you might be reluctant to submit a spark idea to Ignite Denver. And then, let’s read my responses as to why those ideas should be ignored. 1. I’m not a good public speaker. To this I say: Me neither! Don’t get me wrong – it’s no secret that...
What Kat Thinks …Talking Smoothies and Ignite Submissions
In my latest attempt to kick my day off in a semi-healthy manner, I've recommitted myself to making breakfast smoothies. It's been a frustrating process. Sadly, I'm not one of those folks who traipses into the kitchen, nary a recipe to be found, only to toss in a...
What Kat Thinks …and Other Brilliant Insights from our Emcee
When people have asked me about what to present at Ignite Denver over the course of the past few years, I’ve suggested they talk about their passions. And while pursuing that direction of thinking has provided countless amazing sparks, I’ve come to realize that...
Ignite Denver 23 Sparks Announced
The votes have been tallied and your voices have been heard… it is our pleasure to announce the Ignite Denver 23 Sparks for June 30th: Elizabeth Giorgi - My Bad Job Reviews Made Me an Awesome CEO Kelly Underell - Life is too short to not do what you want to do and be...