Public speaking is one of the most daunting and feared tasks, even for the most experienced speakers.  When you are inexperienced as a presenter, the fears can be overwhelming.  However, giving a first-time presentation doesn’t have to be a terrifying experience.  In fact, that adrenaline and anxiety can actually add passion and excitement to your…

We are all familiar with the old adage “a picture is worth a thousand words.â€Â  This is certainly true when it comes to giving a powerful presentation.  Visual imagery is a great way to connect with the audience by using attractive images that dramatize your speaking points.  Evidence has shown that people have better recall…

Whiteboarding has recently gained popularity as a tool for sales professionals.  It is a collaborative tool to facilitate discussions by writing or sketching on a shared space that resembles a whiteboard.  It can be a great instrument for increasing the effectiveness and success rate for sales.  When used correctly, a whiteboard can be a powerful…

Most of us have probably been to our fair share of presentations and you may have noticed audience members beginning to slouch in their chairs as the presenter took the stage.  The truth is many people attend a presentation with the preconceived notion that is going to be dull and boring.  That is the reason…

In today’s business world, more and more audiences are going global as companies are working to reach people all over the world.  Technology has made it possible for companies to reach a broader range of customers through webinars, conference calls, and teleconference.  While this innovative technology certainly has its advantages, it also presents a new…

Many people approach a presentation with the goal of making the audience as comfortable as possible so they will enjoy the presentation.  Sounds like a great plan, right?  The problem with this kind of logic is that when an audience becomes too comfortable they tend to lose interest and become easily distracted.  What if you…

You are about to give an important presentation.  With just minutes to go before you begin, your heart is racing, your palms are sweaty, and you are feeling the anxiety beginning to well up inside.  The good news is that this is completely normal.  Even the best presenters admit to having similar feelings moments before…

Bullet points are often used in presentations as a means for organizing content and creating structure.  The problem is that as great as bullet points are for organizing, they are not the best presentation tool.  Learners and audience members need originality to maintain and sustain focus and too many bullet points can be repetitive and…

If you are told that you are going to have to sit through a PowerPoint presentation, chances are you will be dreading it.  In fact, people have even coined the phrase “Death by PowerPoint†because these types of presentations oftentimes leave attendees bored to tears.  However, what if you could create a PowerPoint that is…

Public speaking is no easy feat, but it can be especially difficult for beginners.  The last thing you want to do is stand on stage and appear as a “newbie.â€Â  Rather, you want to appear confident and earn the respect of your audience.  The truth is, even the most business-savvy and intelligent people can end…