How to Use Storytelling to Boost Presentation Engagement

  Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of communication. That’s because the human brain has an embedded need for narrative. Stories help us make sense of the world around us and they can influence the way we think, act, make decisions, and persuade others. In presentations, stories are a highly effective way to engage…

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How to Successfully End a Presentation

Many people spend a great deal of time preparing the opening of their presentation. They want to make sure it is just right and they start off with a bang.  While the opening of a presentation is certainly important, the ending is equally as relevant. In fact, the audience is more likely to remember a…

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Helpful Hints for Crafting a Pandemic-Proof Presentation

  With travel halted, conferences canceled, and millions of Americans working from home, it’s time to begin rethinking the traditional presentation process. If you’re accustomed to giving live presentations, you might need to start adjusting your strategy in order to create a presentation that is suitable for the post-pandemic audience. Given that it’s unlikely that…

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An Insider’s Guide to Inserting Add-Ins Into Your Online Presentation

There are several amazing software programs available to help you create the perfect presentation. Among the most popular are PowerPoint and Google Slides. Part of what makes these programs so attractive is the fact that they offer templates, graphics, animations, and other features that make creating a slideshow simple and easy. However, despite the features,…

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Which Teleconferencing Tools are Most Secure?

With the rise of remote work as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the use of video and audio conferencing has greatly increased. While teleconferencing makes it possible for businesses to adapt to a more digital landscape, it also comes with an increased risk for security breaches. Security has been a key concern about video…

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A General Step-by-Step Guide for Giving Presentations

If you’ve been asked to give a presentation, you might be overwhelmed thinking about where to start. Public speaking is no easy task, and it can be even more daunting when you don’t know where to start. The following strategies will help you break down the process of preparing a presentation. This step-by-step guide will…

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Handling That Anxiety You Always Have While Giving Presentations

Being nervous before a presentation is a normal feeling. In fact, the fear of speaking in public is one of the most commonly reported social fears. Although many people share this fear, it may be a requirement of your job and something you have to learn to deal with. Presentation anxiety can cause a person…

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These Things Make Audience Members View You as a Leader

When a leader is speaking, everyone else is listening…or at least that’s how it’s supposed to be. Whether you are in a team meeting, presenting in a boardroom, or delivering the conference keynote, you are the one that should be leading the conversation. If you want your audience to see you as a leader, you…

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