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...
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 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...
The bottom line: Great speakers rehearse.
Rehearsal isn’t always fun, but it makes you a better speaker. Rehearsal increases confidence, improves delivery and ability to persuade....
Bring your webinar to life
There are several ways to liven up your webinar and keep your audience engaged. Consider these ideas before anyone dials in! 1. Use...
Add Punch to your Presentation: Pocket pieces that increase your confidence
Nothing takes the place of rehearsal to make a speaker cool and confident. So what does a good speaker do when there isn’t enough time? ...
Small changes add power to your presentation
It’s said that good things come in small packages and that applies to presentation techniques. Which of these would work best for you? 1....
Surefire Shortlist Interview Techniques: Turn a nervous speaker into a confident presenter
It’s normal to be nervous but it’s not cool. Nervous speakers need a step by step plan to modify their delivery and relax. If they...
