Borrow techniques from TV broadcasters
When you turn on the TV, you can get more than news…you can borrow techniques that make you a skilled presenter. Lean in with a cameo. ...
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 it's Like to Sit on the Other Side of the Table
My recent presentation to CMAA Southern California, included an amazing owner’s panel. They gave us their view of shortlist...
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...
Think fast on your feet!
Q & A is a critical part of any presentation and should be part of each rehearsal. Be prepared to think fast on your feet when you get...
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...
Give presenters a “prompt page” for rehearsals and game day
This creates a visual cue of words and ideas that can garner more points from the panel. Divide an 8 ½ by 11 page into four quadrants...
“In praise of the section divider.”
Section dividers are often pulled out of slide decks for a variety of noble reasons: to save time, to keep speakers within time budgets...
“What do I do with my hands?”
If you look at the variety of speakers that TED has to offer, the amount of hand gestures they use and the frequency of hand gestures...
What can great presenters learn from elite athletes?
In every sport, there are teams and players that stand apart from the rest. As presenters we can enhance our “game” by borrowing their...
