Presenters. Perhaps the people responsible for the biggest waste of time in business. Let me set the scene… It’s Wednesday afternoon. You’ve got a crapload of work to get through and you’re fast running out of time. You’ve got plans this evening. You’ve been looking forward to catching up with your friends for a few […]
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21 Things I Wish I Knew When I Did My First Presentation
Nightmare! There was no chance Sandra’s project was going to be approved now. Months of work down the drain. Crazy amounts of overtime, family time missed. All to be frittered away because Sandra couldn’t explain her project to the board of directors. She rested her head in her hands as she thought about everything she’d […]
3 No-nos You Never Expected Would Work in a Business Presentation
Jordan was ready. Research and practice squared away, he was as prepared as he was ever going to be. This was Jordan’s first presentation but he was confident. With so much preparation, who wouldn’t be? Sales figures and marketing campaigns weren’t the most exciting topics, so Jordan planned to get them in and out quickly. […]
Give Me Just 5 Minutes and I’ll Improve Your Presentation 100%
Can I tell you my worst nightmare? Speaking to a roomful of people and realizing the only thing they are thinking about is how to get as far away from me as they can. Scary, right? It happened to me more than once. Reciting my meticulously practiced script, or pointing to a graph or table […]
5 Hacks to Survive and Thrive Your First Presentation
Your first presentation. A nerve-wracking experience. An event that will keep you awake at night, worried about what to say, fearful of making mistakes, and anxious about being judged. You’re not alone. There are very few naturals in public speaking. In fact, 75% of people fear public speaking. I can’t guarantee you’ll love it, but […]
3 Incredibly Easy Ways to Improve Your Public Speaking
You don’t need to spend hours crafting beautiful slides to excite and engage your audience. Getting them on your side is real easy (and much simpler than messing around with slides). Whether you realize it or not, when you deliver a presentation you are selling something. Maybe it’s the latest internet marketing gizmo, maybe it’s […]