There is nothing easy about presenting in front of a group of people.  Public speaking is one of the most common fears and tends to cause a great deal of anxiety for many people.  However, being able to deliver a good presentation is an incredibly useful and often crucial skill.  That said captivating an audience…

Good presentation skills are fundamental to professional success, but they do not come easily.  Let’s face it; just about anyone can share information or knowledge with others but the challenge is presenting it in a way that will influence, engage, persuade, and inspire your audience.  Audiences do not expect a perfect presentation, but rather they…

Giving a presentation can be an ominous task but with proper organization, you can deliver a presentation that is informative, clean, and effective.   It’s easy to get so wrapped up in the content that you forget about how you are going to actually present it.  When it comes time for you to prepare your presentation,…

A presentation is one of the most difficult assignments for many people, but with the right tools even the novice presenter can convey ideas in a way that is interesting and dynamic for learners.  While many of us grew up creating PowerPoint presentations that were dull and full of static words, there are some great…

Giving a presentation is no easy feat.  It takes a tremendous amount of thought, preparation, and of course, organization.  If you want to stand up and confidently deliver a dynamic presentation, it is critical that you are well organized before the big day.  It is not enough to just get up and speak off the…

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…