What is the best way to start a presentation?
The most important thing to do at the start of a presentation is – don’t start the way everyone else does! Here are 8 ways to get off to a great start.
A few things to know about giving killer pitches
You only have one chance and you have to get it right If you're searching for a definition of a pitch, maybe this is it. Add a time limit of just a few minutes and you've narrowed it down even more. There are many circumstances when a fast, clear and persuasive...
Three questions to answer before you start making a new presentation
If you find yourself struggling to start making a presentation, you have too much material and the content is unstructured, then read on. It’s perfectly possible to start off on the right track and set yourself up for a structured and clear presentation that your audience will truly appreciate.
Loads of great, free images
There are many occasions when a high-quality relevant image would make a major difference - to a blog post, a web page or a PowerPoint slide. Sometimes it's hard to imagine what that image could be, but when you have an idea of what to show it is very frustrating to...
Great books on public speaking
Here are some of my favorite books on presentation skills and communication - I hope you can find some inspiration in their pages. Trust Me, Working the Room and Give your speech and change the world, by a master in the art, Nick Morgan. All three books shown here are...
This is why you should keep it simple
Avoid the mental blackout in the first moments of a presentation and blank looks when you explain something. Here’s exactly why you should keep it simple. It has to do with how our brains are wired for survival.
All the better to see you with
I was at a workshop some years ago with a famous Swedish actress, Lena Endre, and learnt some wonderful useful things about stage presence. This story about Ingmar Bergman was one of the most memorable.
Open, and shut. Ways to kill your presentation before you’ve started
For the first few moments you are guaranteed the attention of your audience. Don’t kill your presentation by doing the following:
From confusion to communication – simple rules for getting through
Be sure to move your presentation from confusion to communication. Here are 10 important things to help you to get your message across.
Dear John. A tale of separation
Dear John, I’ve just been listening to your presentation, the first 45 minutes up to the coffee break, and I’m sorry to say that I’m considering leaving you now.
It’s the biggest boost your career could get – but you may not even realize it
One single thing, more than anything else, could effectively catapult your career to the next level. And that’s excellent presentation skills.