What’s the biggest mistake in trying to hone your speaking and presentation skills? Going to a masterclass and mimicking the instructor. Anyone who does a one size fits all presentation approach has missed the point. Powerful speaking and presenting isn’t about following some rules provided by TED or anyone else. Having impact – the impact […]
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How story arcs help you design a better presentation.
Will you choose the standard boring structure or challenge yourself to a better presentation? Every day you’re exposed to presentations and speakers in meetings, at conferences, in workshops, and events of all shapes and sizes. Do you remember the key message of any of these? Most of the time we forget the person’s name let […]
Deaf Jam Presentation Secrets
Presentation secrets are revealed in every conversation. You’ve walked past presentations in the office daily. Anytime one person tried to explain something to another person, they’re presenting. Remember the table of people at your favorite lunch spot? I’ll bet one of them was presenting an idea. You probably participated in at least one presentation already […]
Chicken or egg? Clarity or Execution?
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Does it matter? We could debate the answer for ages and that may be fun, but what do we get out of it? What if we ask a different question? Like…are you hungry? Instead of debating, step up to the buffet and satisfy your hunger! The buffet […]
Confidence Building Tips
Everyone wants to appear confident. We all usually like to have some confidence building tips when we’re getting ready for an important event. You might have to give a presentation, go for a job interview, or perhaps have a difficult conversation with someone. If you’re dreading it and want to find ways to build your self-confidence […]