There’s a right way and a wrong way to practice your presentation. Sadly, I’ve found the wrong way is the most common approach: sitting in front of the computer and tabbing through the slides in silence. If it’s important (and if it’s not important, why do it?), it’s worth spending the time to do it … Read more
Years ago I attended a presentation at work when I noticed the person next to me was making little tally marks on his notepad. By the end of the meeting he got up to 17. Afterwards I asked him what he was doing. He said he was counting the number of times the speaker used … Read more
“I don’t really have to prepare — it’s just a panel discussion.” How often have you heard that? But a panel discussion is about more than just showing up and answering questions. In some ways it’s more complex than a regular presentation, with less control and more variables. So here are some tips on how … Read more
It’s been said many times that 93% of communication is nonverbal. Guess what? It’s a myth. In fact it’s the mother of all body language myths! And a harmful one at that, especially when it comes to presentations. Because it causes people to tie themselves into knots trying to maneuver their various limbs into some … Read more
Some people are born to do executive presentation coaching while others have it thrust upon them. If you’re ever asked to help a colleague with a speech, here are five steps for bringing out their best.
Love them or hate them, group presentations are more complicated than going solo. So here are my tips for a more seamless, effective experience.
From the television show “The Office” comes a valuable lesson on how to use PowerPoint. Bottom line: don’t be a presentation tool!
Beyond compelling content and fluid delivery, your #1 job as a speaker is to finish your presentation on time.
One of the best ways to improve your presentation skills is to watch yourself on video. It’s not always a pleasant experience to see ourselves as others see us. In fact it’s no wonder that the “hide self-view” feature in Zoom is so popular! So if you haven’t done it before, start by getting video … Read more
If you feel presentation anxiety before stepping up to the podium or lose your composure when something goes wrong, there’s one important thing you can do to calm yourself. Best of all, it’s simple. It something you do thousands of times every day without even thinking about it. If you haven’t already guessed by the … Read more