Despite what you might have heard, a presentation without PowerPoint is much better for you and for your audience. Forget all the books trying to convince you that a good presentation is all about slide design. A good presentation is all about the presenter and how they talk to their audience. Here are 5 do’s […]
4-Step World Famous Formula to Keep Your Audience Interested
Here’s a really cool way to make your next presentation more persuasive. Next time you’re preparing a presentation follow the A.I.D.A. formula. A.I.D.A. That’s Attention, Interest, Desire, Action. Attention Start your presentation by saying something that gets the audience’s attention. You have only a few seconds to differentiate yourself from all the other presenters out […]
How to Tailor Your Presentation to Your Audience
Whenever you’re giving a presentation, you always want to ensure that your audience can relate to your words. The same speech given the night before that received standing ovations, could easily be met with jeers the next morning. This is based on one dominant factor, your audience. To get your message across, your audience has […]
How to Build a Company PowerPoint Template for Free
Paying for a professional PowerPoint designer to create your custom corporate PowerPoint template isn’t going to come cheap. In fact, it’s going to be downright expensive if you hire a talented designer. If your company is just starting out and you don’t necessarily want to invest in a professional custom template (even if you do […]
What the “Experts” Won’t Tell You About Public Speaking (And 3 Things You MUST Know)
The good news? You’ve finally worked out that your boss is an idiot. The bad news? Your company pays him to be that way. Despite appeals to his common sense, he’s determined that you are going to do this presentation. You’ve explained you have the least knowledge on the subject matter of anyone else in […]
3 Ways to Use Silence in Your Presentation to Look Confident
Silence can make you uncomfortable. Especially, when you are doing a presentation. When you need a second to think about what to say and you’re getting no feedback from the audience, a moment of quiet can set your heart racing. Thing is, you should embrace silence. You can do a more confident presentation by making […]