As much of today’s workforce continues to remain remote, virtual presentations are becoming increasingly popular. While these virtual presentations make it easy to reach a broader audience, they also present a few challenges when it comes to engaging your audience. Your presentation is only effective if your audience is paying attention to you, and this…

It is very important to begin your presentation with a strong opening because that sets the stage for what’s to come. The opening of your presentation is your first impression to the audience so it’s your chance to engage them. Based on your opening, your audience will either be on the edge of their seats…

The way in which we conduct business has drastically changed as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. With more people now working remotely than ever before, the need for instant, on-demand communications has increased dramatically. Despite not meeting with colleagues and customers face to face, businesses are still working to build quality relationships with…

If you have ever had to give a business presentation, chances are you created a slideshow to go along with your presentation. That’s because an audience is more likely to remember the information you present if they can visually see it. Luckily, there are a number of online tools including PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva, Haiku…

Seasoned presenters are engaging, interesting, and knowledgeable and they make the process of delivering a presentation look seamless. They are poised, professional, confident, and organized. Some of the greatest presenters of our time include Steve Jobs, Maya Angelou, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., and Tony Robbins. They all shared the special ability to…

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…