If you have watched a presentation, you have heard these things. But just because you’ve heard them, doesn’t mean you should say them! If you want to be more effective in giving your presentations, avoid these words.
Overcoming the 9 Mammoth Mistakes of Public Speaking and Presentations
Few skills in the workplace cause more angst and stress than giving a presentation. The stakes may be high and your experience might not be all that stellar. Not only that, but many people fear speaking in public as much (or more) than dying. So when you can provide a proven learning experience with a […]
Five Reasons PowerPoint is Killing Group Communications
First, a couple of caveats . . . When I say PowerPoint, I’m speaking generally – think Keynote and Prezi and whatever other similar tool you might use. I’m qualified to talk about this because I have been teaching and coaching presentation skills and trainers for over 25 years – before PowerPoint was even released […]
How To Earn People’s Attention in Your Next Presentation
Before you dive into the details of your next presentation, start preparing your PowerPoint and stressing about how it will go . . . Stop. And ask yourself a more important question. A question that far-too-few people ask. How will I earn their attention? Because if they aren’t paying attention, your message will be lost. […]
How to Use Video to Become a (Much) Better Presenter
If you have ever been to a presentation skills workshop, you likely practiced with video. Whether you liked being video recorded or not, video can be a powerful tool for learning and improvement, if you use it correctly. Here, I want to give you some ideas for using that video for the maximum learning value. […]