I Love the Smell of PowerPoint in the Morning: The 5 Sensory Approach to Business Presentations
You're in a conference room. You're giving a PowerPoint presentation to several of your colleagues...and your boss.On a scale of 1 to 5, how sensual is this experience? And just how important is sensuality in business-related PowerPoint presentations?Believe it or not, live PowerPoint presentations can be sensory, full-bodied experiences. Sadly,... Read More
Cross Cultural Presentations
The international flavour of many people's jobs naturally means that there is greater interaction between people from different cultures. Within the business environment, understanding and coping with intercultural differences between people is critical to ensuring that interpersonal communication is successful.Intercultural awareness is necessary for two reasons. Firstly, it minimises the... Read More
Rise Above Cattiness
Cattiness is something no one ever wants to be accused of doing. But the reality is, at one time or another you've probably engaged in it, and most likely, you'll do it again. This trait can include any number of unfortunate behaviors from not saying what we really intend to... Read More
Building a Trade Show Display
If you are taking your newest products to a trade show then you will need to come up with some ideas on how to build a trade show display in order to adequately market your products. You might seem at a loss and cannot think of anything, however building a... Read More
Wow! Is That ME? - Creating a Powerful One-Page Bio
First of all, what is a bio sheet and why do you need one? A bio sheet is a one page description of who you are--your background and achievements. Your bio is an important part of how you present yourself to potential clients. You may include it in your media... Read More
Projector Hire - Choosing the Right One for Your Presentation
Calling a projector hire company will often get you confused as they ask: What lumens do you need? (Lumens is the brightness of the projector) What resolution do you need? (Resolution is the number of pixels at which the display device does not have to expand or compress the input... Read More
Tech Tips: PowerPoint Keyboard Shortcuts for PowerPoint Slide Shows
Whether you use a mouse or a remote control to navigate through a PowerPoint slide show presentation, it is also handy to use keyboard shortcuts. Here is a selection to try:? Run a slide show: [F5].? Advance to the next slide (any of these): [Right], [Down], N (for Next), [Spacebar],... Read More
Using Your Audience to Your Advantage
Regardless of what response technique may be convenient in a given situation, one thing is certain for the aware trainer: different techniques will drive you deeper and deeper into the realm of subtlety, which is precisely where the art of using response points belongs. For most trainers, these direct questions... Read More
Creating a Powerful Sales Presentation
The quality of your sales presentation will often determine whether a prospect buys from you or one of your competitors. However, experience has taught me that most presentations lack pizzazz and are seldom compelling enough to motivate the other person to make a buying decision. Here are seven strategies that... Read More
Total Recall: How to Remember Your Speech Without Memorizing
We all fear that moment. You look out on a sea of faces and your mind goes blank. You can't remember your next point and you wish you could disappear with your memory.You can avoid blanking out when you know how to maximize your mind.These tips will help you achieve... Read More
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Keeping Meetings Productive
KEEPING MEETINGS PRODUCTIVE: Whether participants approve or disapprove of an... Read More
Communication Barriers and Simplifying the Communication Process
The communication process can be much more difficult than a... Read More
Present Your Message with Power and Pizzazz
If you're ready to kick your career or business up... Read More
Is Now Really the Time to Hire a Professional Speaker?
Since the events of September 11th and the economy slipping... Read More
Show the World Your Wares Easily and Inexpensively
You've spent a lot of time preparing your PowerPoint presentations... Read More
Super Preparation ? Keys to Getting a Great Start to Every Presentation
Super Preparation ?Keys to Getting a Great Start to Every... Read More
1,000,001 Reasons To Connect With Your Audience
Eye contact is mandatory when giving a public presentation.The goal... Read More
The Crucial Components of a Lesson Plan
MAKING INFORMATIVE LESSON PLANS: --The performance objectives should answer this... Read More
Choosing the Right Work Shirts for Your Small Business
Company attire says a lot about your business philosophy to... Read More
Coaching Tips for Powerful Presentations
Tip #1 The purpose of your speech is to get... Read More
Building a Trade Show Display
If you are taking your newest products to a trade... Read More
Developing Successful Demonstrations
SUCCESSFUL DEMONSTRATIONS: All of us have seen demonstrations in one... Read More
Kvetching Behavior and How it Hinders Success
Kvetching is the Yiddish word for complaining, hand to the... Read More
Total Recall: How to Remember Your Speech Without Memorizing
We all fear that moment. You look out on a... Read More
Chairing A Meeting The Most Effective Way
How many times have you attended a meeting where the... Read More
How to Make Good Use of Your Web Conference Session
Preperation is vital when conducting a successful videoconference session. Thus... Read More
Group Meetings: Being Prepared Makes a Difference
MANAGING MEETINGS--BEING PREPARED MAKES A DIFFERENCE: You can schedule all... Read More
Problems with the Lecture Format
ALTERNATIVES TO THE LECTURE FORMAT: How often do you use... Read More
Top Ten Tips For Better Business Presentations To Asian Audiences
Audiences around the world are all different. Cultural, social and... Read More
Winning The Big Pitch - The 7 Deadly Sins Of Business Presentations And How To Avoid Them!
Are poor presentations costing you business?The ability to deliver a... Read More
Audience Respect
One of the biggest mistakes most presenters make is in... Read More
8 Ways to Improve Your Presentation Skills
8 Ways to Improve Your Presentation Skills 1. Join Toastmasters.... Read More
Powerful Presentations: How to Write and Deliver a Presentation to Remember
If the mere thought of standing up in front of... Read More
Nonverbal Communication in Business
There are five key elements that can make... Read More
Develop The Winners Edge Through Conversational Hypnosis
Communication is vital for survival in an age of information... Read More
Rise Above Cattiness
Cattiness is something no one ever wants to be accused... Read More
Being Real From the Platform
"Let it be known, no person, thing, or situation... Read More
Secrets of Successful Presentations
Does the thought of speaking in front of others send... Read More
Facilitating Panel Discussions
A client recently called to say she was going to... Read More
Create A Better Impresion With Your Emails
How do you come across in your emails?As I receive... Read More
Leaves Your Audience Hungry For More! -- Presentations That Get Results
Regardless, if your goal is to make a sale or... Read More
Media Training 101: Where To Look During A Television Interview
Ever had that uncomfortable feeling of not knowing where to... Read More
The Presentation After the Presentation
Allowing the audience to ask questions after your presentation is... Read More
Incorporate Humor in Your Next Speech
Some speakers say, "I could never use humor in my... Read More
Painless Presentations
Did the "Painless" part of the title get your attention?Speaking... Read More
Wow! Is That ME? - Creating a Powerful One-Page Bio
First of all, what is a bio sheet and why... Read More
Media Training 101: Where To Look During A Television Interview
Ever had that uncomfortable feeling of not knowing where to... Read More
Being Real From the Platform
"Let it be known, no person, thing, or situation... Read More
5 Breakthrough Marketing Ideas
Do you ever get frustrated with your marketing? Are you... Read More
Death by PowerPoint!
The most critical job of a manager, when you boil... Read More
What Every Manager Should Know About How to Sharpen His Presentation Skills
Regardless of the nature of our job or social standing,... Read More
Nonverbal Communication in Business
There are five key elements that can make... Read More
Let Me Tell You a Little Story
Once upon a time there was a businessperson who had... Read More
Presentation Power Does Not Come From PowerPoint
You speak before a group. You present your message. You... Read More
How to Begin a Lesson Plan
DEVELOPING LESSON PLANS: In developing lesson plan formats, two things... Read More
Present Statistics In Context
"I didn't have 3000 pairs of shoes. I had only... Read More
Networking: How to Network Within Your Organisation
Although there are any number of different networking groups and... Read More
Developing Successful Demonstrations
SUCCESSFUL DEMONSTRATIONS: All of us have seen demonstrations in one... Read More
Clear Communication: The Benefits and How to Achieve Them
Communication is a complex and often difficult process for both... Read More
Beetle Bailey and Presentation Skills
In March 2002, the comic strip Beetle Bailey contained a... Read More
How To Run Your Greatest Conference Ever
Like most good achievements, a magnificent meeting depends on planning... Read More
Just Say No to PowerPoint: Enough is Enough!
Have you ever been slideswiped? You walk into a meeting... Read More
Can Stage Presence be Learned?
What is stage presence? Can it be learned?There are, undoubtedly,... Read More
Is This Thing On?: Keeping Your Audiences Attention
First and foremost, you must deal effectively with your own... Read More
Chairing A Meeting The Most Effective Way
How many times have you attended a meeting where the... Read More
Communication Barriers and Simplifying the Communication Process
The communication process can be much more difficult than a... Read More
Media Training Tips: Maximising Your Media Moment
Media training is a 'must do' professional development program for... Read More
Top 6 Reasons Why You Need a Remote for PowerPoint Presentations
A top complaint from audience members is that many presenters... Read More
Fading into Sameness: How Too Many Slides Can Ruin Your Presentation
"I have a love/hate relationship with PowerPoint. In the right... Read More
Present for Success: Simple Strategies to Add Confidence and Credibility to Your Next Presentation
Tomorrow's the day and you're dreading it. You're scheduled to... Read More
Conducting Successful Training Activities
Whether you are training preschoolers in the classroom or executives... Read More
Powerpoint Sales Presentations Are Boring - Stop It!
As the meeting began, the project manager of the buying... Read More
Steps to a Successful Audience/Trainer Relationship
A major cause of trainers being unreceptive to their audience... Read More
1,000,001 Reasons To Connect With Your Audience
Eye contact is mandatory when giving a public presentation.The goal... Read More
Story Telling As a Business Tool
Long long ago, it was the time when time itself... Read More
Rise Above Cattiness
Cattiness is something no one ever wants to be accused... Read More
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