You may have spent countless hours perfecting your presentation. Much to your delight, it really resonated with audiences and ended up being a huge success. It may be a while before you have to present again, but that doesn’t mean you should get rid of this fabulous presentation and start over when the time comes.…

One of the best ways to gain new knowledge, learn practical skills, and grow your professional network is by attending a training workshop. However, it takes more than just showing up to really get something out of the course. All too often, people attend workshops only to find that they still feel lost once the…

Chances are you don’t jump up with excitement when you receive an invitation to a presentation. That’s because more often than not, presentations are more of a snooze fest than an informative and engaging experience. From poor structure and text heavy slides to complicated jargon and a monotone speaking voice, there are several reasons why…

PowerPoint presentations can actually be a great way to enhance your presentation. Unfortunately, however, many presenters don’t know how to use this tool effectively. People tend to pack tons of content onto a handful of slides, stand in front of the audience, and read it to them. This is commonly referred to as “death by…

Presentation slideshows often get a bad rap and for good reason. All too often, presenters throw tons of data onto slides and read it verbatim to their audience. These long-winded speakers and terrible slides completely undermine the point of using visuals in a presentation. Visual aids can be a fantastic way to enhance your presentation,…

The fear of public speaking, also known as glossophobia, is the single most common fear. In fact, approximately 75% of people share this same fear. The thought of speaking in front of a crowd might make you experience a range of symptoms from sweaty palms and a racing heart to heavy breathing and difficulty swallowing.…

Giving a presentation can be very stressful. Not only does it require hours of preparation and rehearsing, but you also have to overcome the fear that comes along with speaking in public. There are so many different components to keep in mind when preparing a presentation, such as interesting content, a strong opener, effective body…

When people think about sitting through a presentation, they typically feel less than thrilled about it. That’s because most of us have sat through our fair share of dull and boring presentations. Every once in a while, however, we may get wowed by that one presenter who managed to get the whole audience glued to…

Giving a presentation does not come easy to everyone. In fact, most people are terrified at the very thought of speaking in public. Therefore, when it comes to presenting, most people are just happy to get through it. The fact is, however, that in order to become a successful leader or entrepreneur, you have to…

There may come a time when you are asked to deliver a group presentation. Although most people prefer a group presentation because it is less nerve wracking, it doesn’t come without its own unique challenges. It can be difficult to collaborate with several people in order to produce one cohesive presentation. With a group presentation,…