Before you have even spoken your first word, the audience is making assumptions about you based on your body language. They can tell if you’re nervous, excited, passionate, friendly, or confident. When it comes to presenting, your nonverbal communication is just as important as your verbal communication. In fact, nearly half of your impact as…

Visual aids can be a great tool for enhancing your presentation. They can increase the audience’s understanding of your topic, reinforce and explain points, and make more of an impact than spoken word alone. When you engage both the eyes and ears of your audience members, you help to improve their understanding and build retention.…

If you are looking to improve your public speaking skills, there is no better way to do so than to attend networking events. You might be wondering what networking events have to offer speakers. Networking involves meeting new people and learning to introduce yourself. For many, talking with strangers can be a source of anxiety.…

Keeping your audience engaged for the duration of your presentation is one of the most challenging aspects of public speaking. You, yourself, have probably found yourself dozing off, scrolling through your phone, or checking emails during a boring presentation. As a presenter, you need to find creative ways to enhance your presentation so you can…

Throughout your career, you will likely be asked to give a presentation from time to time. Even if you don’t consider yourself a seasoned public speaker, it is still a valuable skill to have. If you want to improve your presentation skills and become a more effective speaker, there are plenty of strategies you can…

You have probably attended several presentations throughout your life both personally and professionally. Some of them put you to sleep while others had you on the edge of your seat. What was it about those presentations that had you hanging on every word? How can some presentations be so dull while others are so enthralling?…

You have likely been to several presentations throughout your career, yet there are only a few that probably left an impression. Why? They had a clear purpose and it was delivered in a way that was engaging and entertaining. Believe it or not, you don’t have to be a seasoned professional to give an effective…

Being a good communicator is an essential skill for presenters. After all, effective communication only happens if the message you are trying to convey is understood by the receiver. Though it may sound simple, getting your point across during a presentation isn’t always that easy. Unfortunately, many presenters find themselves lost in translation. The good…

With a roomful of executives or decision makers sitting in front of you, a well-crafted presentation combined with a polished delivery can make you appear as quite the authority in your industry. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a natural public speaker to command an audience. Speaking with confidence and authority can happen with planning…

Have you ever attended a business conference and had the pleasure of witnessing a truly fantastic speaker? If so, you may be wondering how they got to become such a great speaker. While some of it could be chalked up to natural charisma and personality, the truth is that truly successful speakers often take daily…