Destination Dawn: Recent Episodes
Dawn A Denton
The people make the places. The places make the people. Destination Dawn explores the wonders of our planet and her amazing people!
I love this AI app! I uploaded my book and my YouTube book launch video, and this is what it created.
Isn't this cool?
Oh, and if you want to check out my Walking Tour Guiding book (by Dawn A Denton), check it out on Amazon.
This is the final episode in the series of 'Walking Tour Guiding - the ultimate handbook'.
Here you hear from:
- Dan Wood who is still currently a tour guide
- Sandy Barker, and author: https://sandybarker.com/
- Tony Jenkins who is still working in guiding and specifically a river cruise director.
- Mark Carter, an author and speaker, who trained guides in Europe: https://www.markcarter.com.au/
Please do get in touch:
dawn@dawnadenton.com
Don't forget you can get a copy of the Walking Tour Guiding book on Amazon:
https://amzn.to/3KBFWkz
This is the start of Section 7 of my book: 'Walking Tour Guiding - the ultimate handbook'. Chapter 41 is all about talking to the public - simply promotion and how to reach your potential audience who hopefully, will join you on your walking tours. Please do get in touch:
dawn@dawnadenton.com
Don't forget you can get a copy of the Walking Tour Guiding book on Amazon:
https://amzn.to/3KBFWkz
This is the start of Section 7 of my book: 'Walking Tour Guiding - the ultimate handbook'. Chapter 40 is all about organisations and bodies (from my UK perspective) that can help you grow your network, and increase your local knowledge. Please do get in touch:
dawn@dawnadenton.com
Don't forget you can get a copy of the Walking Tour Guiding book on Amazon:
https://amzn.to/3KBFWkz
This is the start of Section 7 of my book: 'Walking Tour Guiding - the ultimate handbook'. Chapter 39 provides some ideas of tools you can use on or with your walking tours. You probably have loads more ideas, but these will hopefully trigger some imagination.
And of course, if you have any more, please do get in touch:
dawn@dawnadenton.com
Don't forget you can get a copy of the Walking Tour Guiding book on Amazon:
https://amzn.to/3KBFWkz
This episode covers Section 6 of 'Walking Tour Guiding - the ultimate handbook' - chapters 33 - 38. These are questions I have received from students who were on my in-person or online courses. If they have the questions, I am sure you will too.
And of course, if you have any more, please do get in touch:
dawn@dawnadenton.com
Don't forget you can get a copy of the Walking Tour Guiding book on Amazon:
https://amzn.to/3KBFWkz
This is Chapter 32 in the book 'Walking Tour Guiding - the ultimate handbook'.
In this episode I share suggestions for a structure for your walks. This is purely a guide. You should test and experiment to work out what is best for you, your environment, your personality, theme of the walk, and of course your guests.
Don't forget you can get a copy of the Walking Tour Guiding book on Amazon:
https://amzn.to/3KBFWkz
This is Chapter 31 in the book 'Walking Tour Guiding - the ultimate handbook'.
Often safely is not at the top of the preparation list, and only gets noticed when there is an accident. I suggest you consider the safety of your walking tour before you even put it together.
Remember you can get your copy of 'Walking Tour Guiding' by me, Dawn A Denton, on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Walking-Tour-Guiding-Ultimate-Handbook/dp/0992682088/
And my new 'Goal Setting for Business: Starter Kit' is now available on Amazon Kindle too:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Goal-Setting-Business-Starter-Kit-ebook/dp/B0C7CZTWRT/
This is Chapter 30 in the book 'Walking Tour Guiding - the ultimate handbook'.
Storytelling forms the foundation of the experience you share with your guests. Stories add so much more to your narrative and when you become conscious of how you tell stories, you can do more of what works and less of what doesn't.
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This is Chapter 29 in the book 'Walking Tour Guiding - the ultimate handbook'.
In this chapter, I give examples of language you can use to make your walks more interesting. Please don't learn your walks 'off by heart', but as you get more comfortable with your content, colourful phrases will become easy to slot in.
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This is Chapter 28 in the book 'Walking Tour Guiding - the ultimate handbook'.
In this chapter, I give you examples of how you can incorporate the five senses into your walking tour. I know this may sound like a difficult challenge, but once you focus on the senses you will come up with some brilliantly creative ideas.
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This is Chapter 27 in the book 'Walking Tour Guiding - the ultimate handbook'.
A guide should remain curious and always look for opportunities to learn. And your knowledge and your confidence will grow as you gain more experience.
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This is Chapter 25 in the book 'Walking Tour Guiding - the ultimate handbook'.
This is the start of Section 5 of the book - starting to create YOUR walking tour.
My advice is simply to start with an easy theme or topic. This makes it easier for you to research and, as you learn and grow your knowledge, you can expand into other themes and topics.
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This is Chapter 25 in the book 'Walking Tour Guiding - the ultimate handbook'.
Difficult questions come up in all customer service scenarios. It is a tough topic, but a good guide is able to remove their emotion and understand why the person is asking the question. That will help answer a difficult question appropriately.
Get your copy of 'Walking Tour Guiding - the ultimate handbook' by Dawn Denton on Amazon or contact Dawn directly for online and in-person courses on:
dawn@dawnadenton.com
This is Chapter 24 in the book 'Walking Tour Guiding - the ultimate handbook'.
This chapter is all about answering questions. I think all these ideas can be used in customer service roles, in meetings, with teams and in any organisation to help others feel listened to and understood.
Remember you can get your copy of the book by Dawn Denton on Amazon or contact Dawn directly on:
dawn@dawnadenton.com
This is Chapter 23 of 'Walking Tour Guiding - the Ultimate Handbook'.
Group management is not always easy, but with experience you will learn what size group works well for you.
This is Chapter 22 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'.
There are legalities involved in making promises about your walking tour and not delivering as promised. Make sure your visitors are clear about what to expect, AND make sure you are clear about what they expect.
If you have thought about writing a non-fiction book, check out the free module on the 'Write a Non-Fiction Book' course and get in touch if you want to chat more: dawn@dawnadenton.com
This is Chapter 21 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'.
How do you know when you have delivered a good walking tour? You can't use tipping as a measure, and your guests don't always tell you. In this episode I share some other ways you can get an indication of how well it went.
I also refer to the 'Multipotentialite' TED Talk by Emilie Wapnick. Check it out.
If you would like to get your hands on a copy of the 'Walking Tour Guiding' Book, pop over to Amazon.
This is Chapter 20 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'. Every guest needs to feel valued and important, so give them all equal attention when they ask questions or engage with you or others in the group.
The New York Times article I was in is HERE: An English City's Fight Against Lonliness Check it out!
This is Chapter 19 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'. The most important element of effective communication when leading a walking tour, is being able to 'read' your group. You will know when they need to move on, of if they are interested in more detail.
If you want more information about training, where to buy the book or just to say hi, please email dawn@dawnadenton.com or visit my website HERE
This is Chapter 18 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'. While out on a walking tour, you may stumble across some barriers to communication that are out of your control - but in this episode I share some solutions to get around these challenges.
My short online course about walking tour guiding, which the book is based on, is accessible HERE
And to find about in-person or Zoom walking tour guide training, please email: dawn@dawnadenton.com
I look forward to hearing from you.
This is Chapter 17 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'.The most important aspect of guiding is being heard.
I know it sounds obvious, but many guides don't keep this front-of-mind when they are leading a walking tour.
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This is Chapter 16 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'. As a walking tour guide, your voice is your most valuable tool! If you do not look after it, you will lose it and you may even need medical intervention.
I am thrilled to have had an order for 25 of my books this week, so they will be packaged up and sent off to Greece! Hoorah!
If you would like to order the books in bulk, please email me on dawn@dawnadenton.com and I will get those sent on to you.
If you want to order a smaller amount of books, you can visit Amazon in the UK or Amazon.com
This is Chapter 15 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'. In this chapter we focus on the use of your hands as a tour guide - make each movement count to ensure you are clear about what you want your guests to look at.
I also mention the brilliant Riana Avis, who does a lot of work helping people get rid of those money blocks!
Check out Riana's website!
This is Chapter 14 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'. Body language is vital to ensure the group all feel like you are connecting with them directly - such as making eye contact with everyone, if if just briefly.
Check out the book launch video and reviews so far on Dawn A Denton.
This is Chapter 13 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'. You do not need to be funny to be a good guide, but some humour is great if you don't offend of embarress yourself or your guest.
For more information about the Walking Tour Guiding book, visit the Dawn A Denton website.
This is Chapter 12 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'. It takes a lot of confidence to involve your guests, but it really is a great way to increase the group's enjoyment of your walking tour...when they feel part of it.
If you would like your own copy of the 'Walking Tour Guiding' book, pop over to Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk or wherever you shop on Amazon.
This is Chapter 11 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'. It is sooo normal to feel nervous, but if you can at least control the nerves, so that they don't control you, you will feel more confident in your guiding.
If you would like your own copy of the 'Walking Tour Guiding' book, pop over to Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk or wherever you shop on Amazon.
This is Chapter 10 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'. It is normal to feel nervous and there are a range of reasons why a guide would feel nervous. Some of these are much easier to control or hide than others.
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This is Chapter 9 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'. When we look and feel good, we are more confident as guides.
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This is Chapter 8 of the book 'Walking Tour Guiding - the Ultimate Handbook': Personality
Not everyone is going to like you - that's human nature. But if you can at least start your walking tour with something positive and warm, you can be forgiven for everything!
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This is Chapter 7 of the book 'Walking Tour Guiding - the Ultimate Handbook'.
Guides are either too hung up on dates, or too vague and general. Having a wide knowledge base will help your guests get the most from your guided walk.
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This is Chapter 6 of the book 'Walking Tour Guiding - the Ultimate Handbook'. In this chapter I reference Freeman Tilden's Principles of Interpretation.
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This is Chapter 5 of the Walking Tour Guiding book. The most important aspect of guiding is to have a love of people and a love of knowledge. The rest comes naturally.
For the book launch and other information, please visit: https://dawnadenton.com/walkingtourguidingbook/
This is Chapter 4 from Walking Tour Guiding - the Ultimate Handbook. In this chapter we go over each aspect of the walking tour story (by Katrine Prince) from the previous episode. This is the kind of walk we all need to aspire to.
I hope you find some inspiration in her brilliant walking tour!
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This is Chapter 3 of Walking Tour Guiding - The Ultimate Handbook. In this chapter I share a story by Katrine Prince who was a real inspiration to me and the guiding community. This story of Shula is an overview and example of what a brilliant walking tour guide would look like.
I hope this gives you some nuggets to consider for your walking tours.
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This is Chapter 2 in Walking Tour Guiding - The Ultimate Handbook. What is guiding? The role of the guide and why people go on a walking tour.
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This is Chapter 1 of Walking Tour Guiding - The Ultimate Handbook. Here I (Dawn A Denton) share why I wrote the book and what you can expect from the book.
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I dedicate my Walking Tour Guiding (https://dawnadenton.com/walkingtourguidingbook/) book to my Contiki family for being my continued support network and the bestest of my friends!
You cannot write a book alone. You need to be cheered on and you need a 'shoulder to cry on'. Thank you to the Content College, Adventure Horizons, Sandy Barker and Willem van der Walt for being part of the journey!
I am thrilled to welcome you to this podcast series!
The first 42 episodes will each feature a chapter in my new book:
Walking Tour Guiding - The Ultimate Handbook
It has been a brilliant journey to write and I am always so grateful for the community around me, who have been my accountability and my cheerleaders!
Thank you Content College!