Whether we like it or not, presentations are a big part of professional life. Whether you are sharing information in front of your team at a weekly meeting or you have been asked to deliver the keynote address at your company’s next conference, you are bound to be asked to present at some point during…

PowerPoint presentations often get a bad rap- and for good reason. We’ve all sat through a boring slideshow packed with loads of text, cheesy clip-art, and annoying animations. This completely undermines the point of visual presentations. However, if done well, a great PowerPoint presentation can be the tool that turns a boring sales pitch into…

Many different careers involve delivering presentations. Whether you are an individual in a corporate setting, a teacher, or an entrepreneur looking for investment, it’s commonplace in today’s professional world to give presentations. Nonetheless, giving a presentation can still be a daunting task. A presentation is only as good as the presenter so it’s important to…

Leadership is about having a vision, and being able to bring that vision to fruition. However, having the vision is only half the battle. In order to be a successful leader you need to be able to present your vision in a way that educates, motivates, and inspires those around you to help achieve it.…

Perhaps you have an amazing and talented team of professionals, but when asked to present at an upcoming conference, you soon realize that your workers aren’t capable of delivering a dynamic presentation. The truth is, your employees may be experts in their field, but do they know how to communicate their ideas effectively? Unfortunately, not…

A good sales or marketing presentation can mean the difference between landing a new client or losing them. This is your chance to present your offers, products, and services in a way that impresses and inspires your audience to take action. A quality presentation will often be the determining factor for whether or not a…

Perhaps the biggest challenge with giving a presentation is keeping your audience’s attention for the entire presentation. These days, speakers are competing with smartphones, emails, text messages, and social media at everyone’s fingertips. There’s no doubt you or someone near you has been scrolling through their phone, texting, or even chatting with the person next…

Preparing a presentation is difficult enough, but knowing you will be speaking to an international audience can add a whole new layer of pressure. Different languages, cultures, perspectives, and beliefs can present different challenges when speaking to an international audience. That said, getting around the language barrier and delivering a powerful message is completely possible.…

Your goal as a presenter is to not only inform your audience, but also to engage them. No one wants to waste their time sitting through a presentation that is boring and dull, so it’s important to look for ways to really engage your audience so they feel like they are part of your presentation.…

One of the greatest honors you can receive is to be invited to deliver a keynote address. In most instances, this honor is given to someone who is considered an expert or highly accomplished in their field. Keynote speeches are usually based on the speaker’s own experiences and knowledge, and can often include motivational elements.…