Creating a dynamic presentation, knowing your facts, and even preparing really well can still leave you coming up short of a successful presentation if you didn’t know your audience well enough. In order to deliver an effective presentation, you must know your audience so you can tailor the information to fit their specific needs. You…

One of the most difficult challenges for speakers is maintaining their audience’s attention for the duration of the presentation, but how exactly can they keep people awake? One of the best ways to engage your audience is with a little enthusiasm. If you have ever sat through a presentation where the speaker goes on and…

When you attend a presentation, you usually assume that the person leading the presentation is providing you with factual information. After all, why would they be asked to speak if they didn’t know the truth about the topic? While most presenters are in fact honest about their topic, it can be tempting to throw in…

Audience interaction is an important part of presentations because it keeps your audience engaged and it also provides the speaker with important feedback. It’s important for presenters to look for creative ways to keep their audience engaged, on their toes, and to show them that you value their opinion and want to connect with them.…

Working from home has changed the landscape for many industries, especially sales. Whether it’s business to business to selling to clients and customs, virtual sales presentations have taken over the in-person sales call. Presenting material over the phone or a sales pitch, or employee training isn’t as easy to do as many people think. Most…

Perhaps the biggest challenge when giving a presentation is finding a way to connect with your audience, but storytelling is highly effective. Stories are vital to the way humans communicate with one another and they are an essential part of our being. In terms of a presentation, stories create relevance for the audience, provide additional…

There are countless tips and tricks for giving great presentations but one that you might be familiar with is the 6×6 Rule. This presentation rules suggests that you should include no more than six words per line and no more than six bullet points per slide. The goal of this rule is to prevent your…

These days, millions of Americans have found themselves working from home and that has significantly impacted the way people are conducting business. This has made the need for technology to be greater than ever. Technology makes it possible to reach people anywhere on the planet through webinars, Zoom meetings, and teleconferencing. As businesses turn to…

We have all sat through a presentation at some point in our lives that really stuck with us. The information resonated in our minds and we can still recall many of the things that were said. That begs the question, “What makes a great presentation?†Is it the design? The content? The speaker? While it’s…

Persuasion is powerful and when it’s done well, it can mean a win for you and your audience. A successful persuasive presentation has the power to completely change your career. Whether you’re an entrepreneur trying to convince a group of investors to fund your new business or you’re trying to persuade board members to approve…