It goes without saying that preparation is an essential part of delivering a powerful presentation but preparation goes beyond creating thoughtful content and rehearsing your speech. Another very important part of preparing for a big presentation is familiarizing yourself with the room where you will be speaking. Avoid surprises by checking out the venue ahead…

More than 50% of communication involves your body language and that staggering statistic means that your body language plays a key role in how your audience perceives you. Things like gestures, facial expressions, and mannerisms can have an immense effect when interacting with an individual or a crowd. From pitches to board meetings, you have…

For most of us, presenting is not a natural activity so our nerves tend to be heightened before a presentation. This can make presenters anxious and frazzled and can affect their ability to present well. While it’s impossible to get rid of these nerves entirely, there are things you can do to minimize stress and…

If you want to deliver a successful presentation,  it’s important to build a rapport with your audience and find ways to connect with them. One way to do this is by involving them in the delivery of your talk. When audiences simply sit and listen for a length of time, it can be easy for…

Many of today’s businesses are growing increasingly diverse as the professional demographics continue to shift. This diversity brings with it many great benefits such as incorporating new and different ideas as well as opportunities to reach clients across the globe. That said, this diversity also comes with an increased risk of miscommunication. Presentations play a…

Once you have finished your presentation you might feel a weight lifted off your shoulders, but the best presenters know that there is work to be done even after you step off the stage. It is important to collect as much feedback as possible from your audience so you can improve your presentation. Audience feedback…

Preparation is the single most important part of giving a successful presentation. It is absolutely critical and you should devote as much time to it as possible. Adequate preparation will ensure you deliver a carefully planned and well-organized message and you communicate it clearly to your audience. Although preparation is key, you want to be…

You may have envisioned yourself delivering a powerful presentation that leaves the audience laughing, cheering, and standing to applaud you. Then, much to your dismay, you find that the audience doesn’t exactly give you the reaction you had hoped for. Unfortunately, not all audiences exude positive energy and the truth is they will judge you…

It’s every presenter’s worst nightmare: You have prepared and rehearsed your speech for weeks only to step on stage and feel overcome by stage fright. You blank out and forget your lines and you feel like you are drowning in fear and anxiety. You can avoid this disaster by building and improving your improv skills.…

Performance anxiety haunts many people and they might avoid public speaking at all costs. What do you do, however, when you are asked to give a presentation at work? Despite your fears of public speaking, there may come a time when you have to present in front of an audience so it’s important to learn…