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Ramble, ramble, ramble, portal, ramble, technology, ramble, ….. If you’ve tried to sell something to your team (or anyone) and it sounded like that, then you are in trouble. Stringing together product features has never been able to sell anyone. What influences people to buy are benefits to them and their ego. Technical and even […]
To own the room: is to command your audience’s attention, respect, and action from beginning to the end of your presentation. It’s a great thing to accomplish, and with some training, tips, and awareness of you can do it. In this article, you will find five simple ways you can own any room. But first, What […]
Demand for virtual presentations is on the rise. Team meetings, webinars, client meetings and even some conferences are being held virtually or at least in a hybrid format. And most likely you will be doing a virtual presentation soon. At work, you probably use software like Zoom and GoToMeeting, and there is no way out […]
A good presentation structure makes or breaks a presentation. In this article, I’ll explore several of my favorite structures you can use to organize your presentations for maximum impact. Presentation Organization With 8 Patterns One of the most important factors that contribute to a successful presentation is the pattern of organization that you use to structure […]
When people seek tips on good presentation skills in Google, they typically type in the following question: How to give a good presentation? Sorry to tell you but that is the wrong question to ask. The better question is: How to give an effective presentation? Because in a business setting, effective beats good any day! So what […]
Mike’s presentations were always fun and interactive! Mike was the CEO of the very first company I worked at after college. Mike knew his material, and he knew how to present it. He made presentations on cancer vaccines seem almost like a scene from Game of Thrones. As an entry-level engineer at the time, I […]
You as a human are in the relationship business. You form relationships with fellow humans, you develop relationships with pets, and yes you even build relationships with abstract concepts like public speaking. Just like any other, your relationship with public speaking could be healthy or toxic. If it’s healthy, you want to maintain it and […]
Disagreement is a healthy part of any business environment. Do you agree? It’s ok if you don’t (leave it in the comments and would love to read it). The problem is not usually with the actual disagreement; the problem is with how the disagreement is delivered. You can deliver and receive a disagreement, and both […]
You are always talking with your hands. Unfortunately, your hands might be saying the wrong things. According to a study published in the Leadership & Organization Development Journal: If you don’t use your hands when presenting, or if you use awkward hand movements, your audience will label you as cold and aloof. On the […]
Executive presentations can be the hardest nut to crack, yet will have the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to your career advancement. Master the executive presentation, and you will get the visibility and recognition to drive your career upward. The alternative is to fumble and ramble through, and get labeled as “not […]