Presentation Tips

You may not have realized it, but when you agree to speak at a conference or other industry event, you have essentially signed a contract with your audience. That contract says, in exchange for giving you their full attention, you will share your knowledge and passion about your topic and...

When it comes to things people fear in life, death and public speaking are high on that list. Some people might say that standing up in front of a bunch of strangers is even worse than death. Just the thought of public speaking can cause your heart to race and...

You’ve studied hard, achieved expertise in your field, and are building a solid reputation for yourself and your innovative ideas. The one thing you haven’t done is achieved a comfort level in public speaking. Now you’ve been asked to be a presenter at an upcoming event. You want to do...

There is a rampant epidemic among public speakers, and that is that far too many are giving presentations that audiences love. To make matters worse, these same presenters are not only entertaining their listeners but also giving them actionable steps to improve their lives and businesses. To ensure you don’t...

Social media star Kim Garst, co-founder and CEO of Boom! Social, tells her followers that she doesn’t want to be everybody’s cup of tea. She’d rather be someone’s tequila shot. In a nutshell, that defines the difference between a great presentation and one that is absolutely mind-blowing. The former leaves...

How many presentations have you listened to where the speaker ran out of steam at the end? For 30 minutes they were entertaining, captivating and engaging. And then… they ended with a thud. The sad reality is, no matter how awesome your first 30 minutes are, audiences typically remember the...

There is a great responsibility that accompanies the honor of being asked to introduce a guest speaker. It is one that demands you give sincere thought and creativity to the process and not fall back on tiresome clichés like “this speaker needs no introduction,” or “without further ado here is…”...

When it comes to giving a successful and memorable presentation, most speakers focus on the best way they can deliver their core message to the audience. No one would argue that much thought and energy should be given to this goal. But there are subtle factors that influence whether or...

Presenting to any sized group can be a difficult undertaking. But presenting to large groups comes with its own unique challenges. In this article we’ll look at some simple but effective tips you can use to ensure your presentation goes smoothly and the audience receives your core message. Check the...

No matter how seasoned a speaker might be, the one thing that can usually strike fear and panic into just about anyone is the dreaded Q&A session. And it makes sense, because no matter how prepared you are for the rest of your presentation, the Q&A hands over that control...