If you have ever given a presentation then you know how much time it takes to prepare, practice, and build it. After putting so much time and effort into your presentation, you at least want to feel like the audience enjoyed it. Perhaps you envisioned the audience laughing loudly at your jokes, clapping for your…

You spent countless hours preparing, practicing, and perfecting your presentation and now that it’s over and the adrenaline has died down, you might be left wondering what to do next. If you want to ensure your presentation stays with your audience long after the applause has ended, then it’s important to consider your follow-up plan.…

Communication is essential to spread your mission, create brand awareness, cultivate relationships, and teach new material. The ability to speak well is crucial to connecting with an audience. That’s why it’s important to remember that your voice is one of your most treasured resources. Without it, you couldn’t share your passion and personality with your…

One of the best things a presenter can do is to ask for feedback from the audience. Not only does it show that you value the audience’s opinion, but it gives you a chance to improve your presentation skills. Although feedback is sometimes feared and avoided, it is actually one of the best gifts you…

How do you feel when someone is talking to you with a frown on their face? It can feel alienating and uncomfortable, to say the least. How do you think your audience feels if they are watching you give an entire presentation with a stone-cold look on your face? Perhaps it makes them feel the…

It’s always a good idea to ask for audience feedback after a presentation. Constructive feedback is necessary if you want to improve yourself and your presentation skills. This is your chance to figure out where you shine and where there is room for improvement. Even the greatest leaders understand the value of feedback and how…

Keeping your audience’s attention during a presentation is more difficult that one might realize. This is especially true, given that today’s audiences have phones, laptops, e-readers, and other electronic devices at the ready. As soon as the presentation begins, the presenter must already begin competing with these electronics in order to gain the audience’s attention.…

The ability to present well is a crucial skill for business professionals. Understanding how to captivate an audience in order to deliver a persuasive message can help you land a new job, hit your sales targets, influence decision-makers, or get you that promotion you have been working towards. As a result, there is a lot…

Preparation is the single most important component of any presentation. Adequate preparation ensures you will deliver a thoughtful, compelling, and concise presentation. There are several things you will need to prepare before your big presentation and as your nerves begin to take over, it can be difficult to remember everything you will need. So, before…

Having the ability to effectively design and deliver a dynamic presentation will propel you ahead in the business world. Employees who can present successfully are highly valuable and can see better opportunities for career advancement. While there is no denying the value in giving a great presentation, actually doing it can be a different story.…