Presentation lessons surround us everywhere. If there is grandeur involved, you can be sure there is something you can take to your next presentation. That includes Bonfire Night. If you’re visiting a professional display this bonfire night watch carefully. There will be valuable presentation lessons right in front of you. I was spoiled by[…]
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How to Stop Waffling and Start Presenting with Clarity and Purpose
Advice, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips Aug 02, 2015
The internet is overflowing with presentation tips designed to help professionals eliminate bad habits. You’ll find advice on avoiding filler words, stopping the fidgeting, and resisting the urge to read every bullet point on your slides. One of the most damaging habits rarely gets the attention it deserves: waffling. Waffling is when a presenter speaks[…]
How to Speak With Confidence: 10 Mindset Shifts Every Presenter Needs
Advice, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips Jun 28, 2015
Every presenter faces the same paradox: your greatest enemy is also your greatest ally. The need to communicate with power and impact can quickly become a defining force in your career. One day you’re quietly getting on with your work, and the next you find yourself in entirely new territory: presenting to senior leadership, motivating[…]
5 Body Language Tips Every Presenter Should Master
Advice, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking May 01, 2015
There are countless body language tips we could offer presenters, but this article focuses on five of the simplest and most powerful. When there’s a mismatch between what we say and how we say it, the impact of our message is dramatically reduced. People won’t trust what you say if your body contradicts your words.[…]
Why Rehearsal Is the Secret Advantage of Every Great Presenter
Advice, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Apr 02, 2015
Most people think rehearsal is about memorising lines. It isn’t. Rehearsal is about preparing yourself to be fully present, calm, confident, and ready to adapt the moment you stand up to speak. It’s the quiet work that separates the presenters who merely get through their material from the ones who bring it to life.[…]
12 Essential Traits of Great Presenters
Advice, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Presentation training Feb 26, 2015
Is great presenting a skill you aspire to develop? History has shown us that all great speakers share common elements that contribute to their success. Here are 12 key traits that effective presenters possess. 1. They Don’t Say Good Morning Can you imagine Martin Luther King starting his speech with, “Good morning, I have a[…]
