Writer’s Block- How to Present on a Topic That Doesn’t Really Interest You You have just been asked to present at a conference but there is just one major problem…you are completely disinterested in the topic.  How, then, can you give a compelling presentation and engage your audience when you, yourself know very little about…

Presentations for Managers- How Presentations Can Set the Tone for Your Organization  Businesses use presentations to inform, educate, motivate, and persuade internal and external audiences.  Presentations are built into training workshops, sales meetings, and internal communication programs as a means for providing visual images to engage audiences.  Therefore, it is essential for managers to be…

Adding Bells and Whistles- Using Music, Video and Technology to Enhance Your Presentation Imagine spending an entire day without listening to music or watching any sort of video.  How would you feel?  Your day would probably feel too quiet and maybe even a little boring.  Music has a way of tapping into our emotions and…

Presenting with PowerPoint Millions of people give business presentations every year and it can’t be denied that a considerable amount of people still choose to use PowerPoint as a presentation tool.  While there are plenty of other applications and presentation tools available, PowerPoint will always remain a popular default presentation application. Like any other tool…

Plagiarism and Presenting When a presenter is asked to speak on a particular topic it is common for the speaker to include quotes, facts, and figures.  These are the types of things that make the presentation seem credible.  In doing so, plagiarism can seem difficult to avoid.  After all, there are only so many ways…

Fact Check Yourself There are many components to a great presentation but being factual is definitely at the top of the list.  It is imperative that a speaker check their facts prior to giving their presentation to strengthen their professional credibility.  Great slides and excellent presentation skills can be ruined if the speaker is giving…

Be Dramatic- How Taking Acting Classes Can Help You as a Presenter No matter what industry you work in, there will probably come a time when you will have to present in front of an audience.  For some, they might have to give a sales pitch to a team in a conference room and for…

Social Media Engagement: Post Presentation Engagement with Audience Members These days it’s tough to give a presentation that captures the attention of your audience.  After all, they have the ability to check emails, surf the internet, and text their friends right from their seat.  Phones and tablets can serve as a major distraction during a…

Whether you are delivering a presentation in front of a large crowd in an auditorium or conducting a web meeting for a small group of colleagues, you will be presented with the challenge of effectively communicating information in an allotted amount of time.  It is unrealistic to expect your audience to pay attention for lengthy…

Delivering a great presentation involves more than just speaking to your live audience and creating an interesting slideshow.  It’s much more than that.  Your presentation shouldn’t end the moment you step away from the podium.  If you want to connect with customers in the most powerful way, you need to stay in touch with them…