NOReally? I've sometimes heard this from executives, business owners, and other professionals. It's all about how you define the word "Presentations," isn't it? Here are some questions for them: Does anyone ever talk to a prospect? Does anyone ever talk to a client? Do you have salespeople? Does anyone Read More
the art of public speaking
Speakers: The Last Thing you do, will be. . .
Speakers The First Thing the Audience will Remember! The Law of Primacy and Recency states: The First and Last Things your audience hears and sees, will probably be remembered more than anything else in your presentation. Of the two, the Closing will be better recalled. Knowing that Law is important for several Read More
Props for Presentations: Seen and UnSeen!
Make the Invisible - Visible! Sometimes - Not! Prop A prop is something used to support your presentation. Props can be very effective tools for presenters to use. People have three styles of learning: Visual - Learn by seeing. Auditory - Learn by hearing. Kinesthetic - Learn by doing. Appealing to more Read More
Have a ‘Plan B’ Because When the Screen Goes. . .
BLANK - You're Going to Need It! - Glad I Had Mine! MDo you have a spare tire in your trunk? If you do, and I hope so, do you know if it’s properly inflated? Do you have a jack to lift the car so the tire can be changed? How about a lug wrench to remove the bad wheel and install the good one? Have you ever changed a Read More
Successful Speakers Focus on The Audience
AudienceSuccessful Speakers Focus on The AUDIENCE! Speakers: It's not about you! It's all about your Audience! Successful Companies are Customer Centered. They focus on the Customer; the needs and challenges their customers have. They focus on meeting those needs and solving those challenges. That Read More
The Worst Speech You’ll Ever Give,
Will Be Far Better Than the One You Never Give! That's worth repeating: "The worst speech you'll ever give, will be far better than the one you never give!" Many are held back from speaking because of the Fear of Public Speaking. They mistakenly think: They have to be perfect. They'll make a fool of Read More
Slideshows Help Them SEE Your Message!
When Done Well: PowerPoint / Keynote Slide Slide Shows Help the Audience GET IT! SlideThere are three styles of learning. Auditory - Learn by hearing. Visual - Learn by seeing. Kinesthetic - Learn by doing. We use all three to different degrees. Nothing is good or bad. It is what it is. For speakers, if Read More
Speakers should be Bloggers. Here’s Why!
Speakers Should Be Bloggers: I started Blogging almost two years ago. Here is what weekly Posting has brought Me. It might do the same for You!Audio Increased Knowledge. I learn something every time I write a Post. Each time I pick a subject, I research it and always find information I didn't know. My expertise on Read More
Your PRESENTATION needs a MAKEOVER If. . .
When was Your Presentation last updated?You If it's been awhile - Keep reading! Doing a Presentation Makeover makes sense if: The Information You Want to Convey is Important. It should be Important! Important to the audience and Important to you! If it's not important, Why are you doing it? "The Read More
Build a Three-Legged Stool to be an EXPERT!
We like to work with EXPERTS - Don't we? Three Naturally, we want people to perceive us as an EXPERT. Perception is reality, and people like to work with EXPERTS - Correct? Being perceived as an EXPERT grows your: 1. Business 2. Career 3. Leadership Opportunities EXPERTS also get paid more for the products and Read More