Where do I put my hands?
How you move, when you move, when you smile and when you don’t is as important as what you say. The goal for each speaker is to be...
What I know for sure…about presentations
I start this month’s news with a nod to Oprah, who coined the phrase above…minus the presentation part. Here’s what I know for sure! 1. ...
Enhance the 4 C’s to deliver a sparkling presentation
You can compare one diamond to another by looking at the 4 C’s: carat, color, clarity and cut. Use the same concept to compare speakers....
Make the most of your 10 minute presentation
Remember the good old days when our clients asked us to present for 45 minutes? I do too! These days there is a high likelihood that...
Prepare for pitfalls and bumps in the road
Great speakers know, that even when you’re well-rehearsed, things happen that can derail the speaker, the equipment and your shortlist...
Tell me a story
A key difference between an okay speaker and a great presenter is their use of stories. Great presenters tell more stories, keep them...
What Great Presenters Have Learned from Elite Athletes!
This was a topic we explored last year and it got a great response from our clients and friends. With the 2016 Olympics right around the...
The more you rehearse, the more you will seem like a natural presenter.
The speakers who make it look easy, have put in a lot of time rehearsing with their tablet and their phone. Watching yourself on video...
Increase your podium power
When you step in front of an audience by yourself or with a team, you have two basic choices. One option is to retreat and allow...
Instead of giving a presentation, have a conversation with the panel.
The ideal way to assess a speaker’s skills, is to observe them in a variety of situations. For example, you sound conversational, more...
