There can be only one. One objective of your communication. One that stands out among the rest. Anything more and you’ll risk not accomplishing anything. If you are not clear on what you want to achieve, how can you convince your audience? So before you take a step further down the presentation prep path…define your one objective. Just one objective, not two, not three. Just like The Highlander – there can be only one in the end. That is why it is...
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Double creativity with collaborative mind mapping
Like many other activities, being creative is more fun when you do it with someone else. Not only can you fuel each other’s ideas and creativity, but someone else can witness your brilliance! How often have you tried to come up with a creative solution, presentation, or idea but just sat and looked at a blank screen? I’ve done it many times. Sometimes I can break my creativity block by using mind mapping tools like Free Mind. Other times it takes...
Continue reading...From blank page to powerful presentation
‘I’ve been struggling for days with this presentation. I don’t know where to start or stop. How do I make it powerful? How do I make it memorable?’ Many clients ask for my assistance in creating powerful presentations. Though each case is unique, I thought I would share a little bit about the process I go through in going from blank page to powerful presentation. Blank Page I know this can be scary, but it is important that you start fresh....
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