For many professionals, the use of filler words such as “Um,†“Uh,†and “So†can easily be overused if they aren’t consciously aware of them.  These filler words can be especially prevalent during presentations when people are feeling a little more nervous and uneasy.  Using these words once or twice during a meeting is usually…

If you are preparing to give a presentation, you are probably wondering how you can capture the attention of your audience.  If you want to keep your audience from nodding off during your slideshow, you should consider adding visual content to your presentation. Visual aids enhance your presentation by engaging the audience, adding emphasis to…

It is easy for your nerves to get the best of you when preparing for a big presentation.  The stakes are high and your desire to give a great presentation can leave you feeling extremely anxious.  What can you do to calm your nerves when this begins to happen?  Believe it or not there are…

If you are preparing for a presentation, chances are you have put some thought into what visual presentation software you are going to use. Unfortunately, there is no right or wrong answer when it comes to Prezi or PowerPoint.  While both have their fair share of pros and cons, it really comes down to your…

If you were to ask people about presentations they have attended, most of them would probably admit to doing something other than listening during the presentation.  Whether its texting, checking emails, sleeping, or glancing at their social media account, the fact is it can be very difficult to capture an audience’s attention.  One of the…

Each day there are thousands of presentations being heard across the country, but how many of those are actually invigorating and capture the attention of their audience?  The harsh reality is that most audience members would agree that they are zoned out during many presentations.  This begs the question: How do we transform people from…

It is familiar for someone to tell you before you walk on stage to “take a deep breath.â€Â  Whenever you get nervous before a presentation you are told to breathe, and for good reason!  Simple breathing exercises can calm the body and help you relax before stepping on stage.  Controlled breathing keeps you mind and…

Giving a presentation can be stressful enough without having to deal with a difficult audience.  That said if you are a speaker who does not have the support of your audience, you are probably willing to do whatever it takes to win them over.  While it is your opportunity to showcase your skills, you might…

It seems easy enough to be a weatherman.  You simply stand in front of a green screen and read from a script, right?  Wrong!  The truth is it takes exceptional presentation skills to be a successful meteorologist.  It is one thing to be able to refer to fancy maps and graphs, but it takes a…

Giving a presentation can be difficult enough, but presenting complex material can make for a quite a challenge.  It is difficult enough getting people to listen to basic information, much less trying to impart complex concepts.  So how do you present complicated information in a way that anyone can understand?  There are a few important…