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…

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…