If you think public speaking is an inherent skill that people are just born with, think again. As with any physical discipline, public speaking is a skill that can improve with daily practice.  There are several exercises that can be done at home to improve your public speaking skills and enhance your presentation skills. As…

Keeping an audience entertained for a length of time can be one of the biggest challenges for any presenter. Especially today, there are plenty of speakers who have caught audience members scrolling through their phone, typing on a laptop, or even sleeping during their presentation. Let’s face it, humans have incredibly short attention spans and…

Presenting is a skill that requires a great deal of preparation and practice. It is also something that does not come naturally to most people. In fact, many people are terrified at the thought of public speaking, yet a successful presentation is dependent on the speaker appearing calm, confident, and in control. Even with extensive…

Giving a presentation is not exactly easy, but that doesn’t mean you should settle for just an average performance. While there’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ presentation, there are common mistakes that many rookie presenters often make. Unfortunately, these mistakes can lead to dull, boring, or confusing presentations. If you want to work towards…

When you are asked to give a presentation, you might immediately start thinking about what you will say, what your slideshow will look like, and how you plan to present the information. While those are all very important components of a successful presentation, they aren’t the only components. Lighting is a very important and often…

Now that much of the workforce is remote, online presentations with tools like Zoom have become the norm. While it may seem a little less intimidating to present in front of a computer as opposed to a room full of people, there are still plenty of challenges with virtual presentations. The lack of physical presence,…

Are you among those who dread the idea of a group presentation? Do you feel like you always get stuck with the brunt of the work? While some of your concerns might be valid, don’t count out group presentations just yet. There are actually a number of benefits to co-presenting. Presenting with the right partner…

Many of us have sat through a PowerPoint presentation that has nearly bored us to tears. As a result, you might shy away from this presentation tool in fear of doing the same to your audience. While it might not be the rage that it was years ago, that doesn’t mean you need to underestimate…

If you’re putting together a presentation, you want to find the right presentation apps that can help you design, present, and share your information effectively. Rather than going with traditional slideshow templates and outdated transition effects, it’s time to think outside the box and get a little more creative with your slideshows. Here are a…

Whether you are delivering to your colleagues during a team meeting, hosting a seminar for professional development, or delivering the keynote at a big conference, there are things you can do beforehand to ensure your presentation is a success. Giving a successful presentation is no easy feat, and there is a ton of preparation that…