Maximum Impact Speaking
When you speak to an audience you want to get your message across with impact, and within your allotted time. You may further wish to inform and persuade. Here are your tools: The sound of your voice (sometimes amplified) Your presentation content Your content structure (how effectively your content is organised) Your topic knowledge (additional knowledge separate from your content) Your intellect Your eye contact and body language Your attire Your skill at answering questions Other visual elements such as props, lighting….and oh yes,...
read moreTaking Yourself Too Seriously
In presenting terms, this is often the key difference between experience and inexperience. Our initial attempts at speaking to any audience are so focused on content that we focus on little else. Most of us don’t rehearse – it’s too much like hard work, and besides, there’s always one last slide to touch up. Those of us blessed with a healthy dose of vanity (a good thing, I say) will take the trouble to dress well for the occasion, and so you should. The visual impact is important, especially at the beginning while they’re sizing you...
read moreWhat’s Your Value Proposition?
Whether or not you use presentations to persuade, sell, market, or showcase, consider this simple question: If you’re presenting to a group of people, surely it’s because you ultimately want them to do something, right? Even if you’re not selling a product or service, at least you want to persuade them to the merits of your point of view. You may want them to think differently or try a new approach. Still, if you’re trying to convince people of something they’re not interested in, they won’t listen to you. So, when will people...
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