If you are preparing for a presentation, you might find that it can be challenging to keep all of your presentation content organized. You may have scribbled a few notes on paper, typed some on your computer, and saved a few lines on your phone’s voice recorder. It can be difficult to find the time…

As a presenter, there is nothing more gratifying than knowing an audience member has taken something away from your presentation. At the same time, it is equally gratifying to be the one who has learned something. After all, conferences and lectures can sometimes feel like a huge waste of time and money. Though they are…

You may be asked to give a team presentation from time to time and this isn’t always an easy task. While it may seem easier at first than giving a solo presentation, the truth is, a group presentation requires the collaboration of multiple team members. This can be a challenge when you are dealing with…

Have you ever been reading an email or article when you came across a typographical error? No matter how hard you try to forget it, you are left with that nagging feeling that “teh†should have been “the†or “there†should have been “their.†If words are misspelled, tenses are misused, or subject-verb agreement is…

We live in a digital world and we might frequently be asked to give live presentations through  digital formats such as webinars. While webinars are a great tool for reaching audience members anywhere in the world, it can be difficult to connect with an audience that’s not physically in front of you. Oftentimes, presenters rely…

When we think of delivering a presentation, we typically imagine standing in front of a large audience and referencing the slideshow on the huge projector screen behind us. However, many meetings and presentations actually take place on a much smaller scale. Speaking to a group of fewer than ten people is quite different than presenting…

You are a seasoned presenter and your job involves giving presentations and seminars throughout the day. Your job is to engage audiences and infuse an invigorating message to as many people as possible. You start out great first thing in the morning and you sustain your energy throughout your midday presentation. However, that late afternoon…

You’ve planned and prepared for your presentation for weeks. You have rehearsed what you’re going to say and you have put a great deal of thought into how you can make your presentation an enjoyable and engaging experience for your audience. You arrive early, greet guests, and finally take the stage when it’s time for…

It’s every presenter’s worst nightmare…you step on stage to begin your presentation when you realize that your computer is not working due to technical difficulties. While technology is certainly an incredible means for enhancing a presentation, we have to accept the reality that technology is not fool-proof. Therefore, when organizing your presentation it’s important to…

It has been said that communication without feedback is meaningless. While it might not always be easy to take criticism, it is necessary if you want to be a better presenter. Audience feedback is an important tool for understanding what you did well and where you need to improve. Feedback plays a critical role in…