Compared to in-person training, virtual training is not only economical but also not location bound. In essence, the versatility of virtual training saves companies time, enabling them to focus on other tasks that improve their bottom line further. In this post, we discuss the benefits of virtual training and how it could be ideal for…

Perhaps the biggest challenge for a presenter is trying to hold the audience’s attention for the duration of the presentation. Polls suggest that nearly half of all presentation attendees admit to doing something other than listening during a presentation. One of the best ways to get your audience to stay focused is by making them…

You may not be the keynote speaker at your company’s next big event or the head salesperson in charge of giving the big pitch to win over a huge client. Nonetheless, presentation skills are still an important part of your career. Effective presentation skills are a necessity for communication. No matter your job, presentation skills…

One of the biggest challenges that presenters face is the ability to captivate their audience and leave a lasting impression. Oftentimes, presentations are thought of as one-way communication, whereas the speaker simply delivers material to the audience. Other presenters are great speakers, but they lack the ability to connect with their audience. In order to…

While preparation and delivery are critical components of a successful presentation, the visuals you use throughout your presentation are equally important. Science and research suggest that nearly 75% of learning occurs through sight, which is why visuals are a necessary tool for effective presentations. When used properly, visual aids can help your audience connect to…

You spent weeks planning and preparing and you just finished delivering your presentation, so how do you know if it was a success? In some ways, the success or failure of your presentation should be obvious- did your audience pay attention or were they falling asleep in their seats and fidgeting with their phones? Other…

 A presentation is more than just a one-way transfer of knowledge. This is not the way people learn best. Rather, presentations should be more of a conversation where audience members are actually involved in the learning. For this reason, opening the floor to questions can be one of the most important elements of your presentation.…

You may have just given a fantastic presentation and you are breathing a sigh of relief that it’s all over…but is it? Your presentation shouldn’t end the moment you step off stage. In fact, this is the time when the hard work starts. You only have a limited time to engage with your audience before…

Active networking is vital to career growth. It involves building long-term relationships with colleagues along with a trusted reputation. Though it happens over time, networking is beneficial because it gives you an opportunity to meet people who can assist you, and who you can potentially help in return. Therefore, you should take advantage of every…

Giving a dynamic presentation is no small task and for most of us, there is always room for improvement. If you give a less than perfect presentation, don’t beat yourself up. Use it as a learning opportunity to improve your future presentation skills. Failure is a critical step in the path to success and those…