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...
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...
The Worst Presentation Advice Ever!!
Enjoy a quick chuckle as you read some of the worst presentation advice ever!! We asked our friends and clients to share the worst...
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...
Make your team more cohesive
We tell our speakers over and over again, that clients want to see and work with a cohesive team. On the chance that your team hasn’t...
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...
