Presentation Tips

Unless you’ve been living in a secluded Tibetan monastery high atop a Himalayan ridge, you probably know that video is a hot new online trend. From vlogging to online video workshops, skype to YouTube, Periscope to videoconferencing, there is no escaping the power of video. Did you know that:  92%...

Politics have been debated since human beings formed speech. Whether at the Grecian Assembly or the Roman Forum or the salons of France and Colonial America, societies have always found value in being able to civilly discuss the political issues of the day. But no matter the place or time...

Have you recently been asked to take part in a panel discussion? Being part of a panel is a great way to share your expertise and position yourself as a leader in your industry. But being a panelist isn’t as easy as it looks – not if you want to...

You’ve spent hours preparing for your presentation, so it would be a shame if the audience didn’t hear it the way you intended because of poor microphone skills. Mics may seem easy enough to manage, but if you don’t know how to use the equipment properly, you’re apt to have...

For most people, public speaking is akin to visiting the dentist: it’s unavoidable, though avoidance is preferable. But, though you may feel your heartbeat quicken at the mere idea of giving a presentation, it’s important that you acquire and hone these speaking skills. Delivering presentations is no longer reserved for...

When you are making a public presentation in which you hope to pass on knowledge to your audience, it turns out that your body’s gestures speak as loudly as your words. For a basic example of this, have you ever tried to explain to a person how to tie their...

You may spend hours writing and practicing your presentations and creating clever visual aids to support your speaking appearances and win over your audiences. But the most powerful aide you have is something far less contrived. It is simply your body and the way it moves and the authentic messages...

The number one speaking mistake that will kill your presentation is to deliver an address that is not relevant to your audience. If you are invited to address an event and the organizer gives you basic information like topic, time and location, what do you say when they ask if...

Of all the reasons you stand before microphones and address an audience, persuading people to take up your cause is one of the toughest. For inspiration, take lessons from some of the greatest persuasive speakers of all time who convinced people to make major commitments from going to war to...

The average human being’s ability to process information is astonishing. In this digital age, a social media user is apt to absorb 285 pieces of content every day, and be exposed to as many as 1,000 digital links. If we are puzzled about something, we “Google” it and find a...