As a business professional, the ability to give an effective presentation is a critical skill. Whether you are delivering a presentation to colleagues, clients, or investors, the way in which you deliver your message will have a huge impact on the way you are perceived. Therefore, one of the most effective public speaking skills to…

Effective communication skills are vital in the workplace and are essential when it comes to giving a presentation. Whether you are presenting to colleagues, potential clients, or simply interacting with coworkers, your nonverbal cues have a significant impact on how your message is received. Nonverbal communication is a powerful tool that can enhance or diminish…

Humor can be an incredibly powerful tool when it comes to public speaking. The moment an audience laughs with you, they connect with you. When you incorporate humor into a presentation, it makes you real, authentic, and relatable to the audience. It shows that you are confident enough to laugh and it can lighten up…

Just as the introductions is one of the most important components of a presentation, so too is the conclusion. Research shows that people are most likely to remember the first and last pieces of information they hear. So, a well-crafted conclusion is a necessary part of delivering a meaningful and memorable presentation.  It Summarizes the…

As a speaker, you only have 30 seconds to grab your audience’s attention. In this short amount of time, listeners form an impression of you and what’s to follow. The success of your presentation depends on capturing your audience’s attention and keeping them engaged. So, what is the best way to start your presentation? Here…

You are probably familiar with the phrase “death by PowerPoint†and may have even experienced it yourself. After all, most of us have sat through a presentation where the speaker bored us to death by reading directly from a cheesy slideshow. However, the fact is, when used appropriately, PowerPoint can be an effective tool for…

Whether you are a student, an educator, a business professional, or a small business owner, presenting to an audience is something you will have to do many times throughout your life. Knowing how to deliver an idea is a beneficial skill, no matter what line of work you are in. That said, speaking in front…

Did you know that 65% of people are visual learners? This makes sense, considering the fact that the brain processes visual information nearly 60,000 times faster than text. It also explains why it is so important for presenters to incorporate visual aids into their presentations. Visual aids are powerful tools that enhance your message and…

There are a number of traits that make for an excellent public speaker, but perhaps none are as important as authenticity. In a world that has been plagued by scandals and corruption, the ability to communicate authentically with others has become an important leadership trait. When speakers are authentic, they can inspire others to do…

Have you ever been inspired to care about an issue after hearing a charity’s social message? Have you ever noticed the way the crowd reacts after a rousing speech at a political rally? Why do you think these messages have such an effect? In both instances emotionality played a major role.    Emotion is a…