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…

These days it takes more than just a great introduction, fancy slides, and a confident speaker to deliver a memorable presentation.  If you want to go from delivering a good, informative presentation to giving one that people will keep talking about long after it’s over, the key is integrating social media.  There’s no denying the…

Every so often we have been graced with the presence of an incredible speaker such as Martin Luther King, Jr., John F. Kennedy, or Steve Jobs.  These men could captivate audiences with words alone.  However, most people aren’t blessed with this natural gift of gab and require more than just their words to engage audiences. …

The next time you walk down the cereal aisle at the grocery store, pay close attention to the boxes. Some cereal boxes are adorned with playful characters, silly animals, and bursts of color while others are loaded with words like “protein, fiber, whole grain, and calcium.â€Â  The purpose of this drastic difference in advertising is…

There are important components to any presentation: knowledge of the topic, clear communication, and interesting visuals.  But perhaps none of these are as important as your ability to connect with your audience.  You could be an expert on the topic and have the most outstanding slideshow, but if you fail to connect with your audience…

Great presenters make it look effortless, but for the rest of us, we know how difficult giving a dynamic presentation really is.  We imagine ourselves grabbing the mic, owning the stage, getting a few laughs, and concluding with thunderous applause.  However, the reality is that presenting isn’t quite so natural for most people.  Presenting in…