Category Archives: Presentation Tips

Eye contact while presenting; how to use effectively

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

Eye contact is our most powerful tool when it comes to communication. Without it,  speeches and every day conversations will not be as potent as we want them to be. Using eye contact while speaking provides your listener with sincerity … Continue reading →

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Joke telling and ‘digs’; use discretion when it comes to public speaking

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

A recent article in the Chicago Tribune touches on the importance of using discretion while speaking in public. The article boiled down to “just because you think a thought, doesn’t mean you should say it.” It asks us to really … Continue reading →

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PowerPoint and Pictures

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

As we all know PowerPoint is a visual aid. The visual is one of the leaning styles we all use every day. Some of us are tactical learners, some auditory and others visual, but the best learning occurs with all … Continue reading →

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True Colors…and we’re not talking Cyndi Lauper…

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

What colour are you? Blue? Orange? Blue-green? In every audience you have four personality types, and  True Colors is a great way to determine how much and what kinds of evidence you want to use in your presentation. Each of … Continue reading →

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Spring has sprung – and so have new beginnings

Posted on March 23, 2011 by

It’s spring time and that means looking at new beginnings – and there’s nothing more like a beginning than the opening of a presentation. The opening is your beginning, so start fresh and create new ways to open your presentation. … Continue reading →

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Presentations don’t have to drain your audiences over time

Posted on February 1, 2011 by

Let’s say it’s a hot, August day. You’re in your office’s boardroom, the windows won’t open and the A.C. is on full blast. The environment is stale. You have to give a 20 minute Power Point presentation on the latest … Continue reading →

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Holiday Toast Checklist

Posted on December 21, 2010 by

The holidays are here and our days are filled with annual company and family parties. We all love nuzzling under the mistletoe, eating gingerbread treats and sneaking a peak at treasures under the tree. But what about raising a glass … Continue reading →

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Speak With Power

Posted on November 5, 2010 by

We know everyone learns differently – from visual learners, to those who need to touch something to truly engage. For those of you who are auditory learners, people who need to listen to something to deeply understand the content, we … Continue reading →

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The Power of Focus and Public Speaking

Posted on November 2, 2010 by

The simple act of focus can transform your public speaking practice. From delivering masterful speeches to the way you practice, focus is a crucial ingredient. How often are you overwhelmed when starting to gather notes on a presentation or become … Continue reading →

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Speak up! Volume and Public Speaking

Posted on October 13, 2010 by

After researching, rehearsing and organizing the perfect presentation you will immediately loose your audience if the volume of your voice is inappropriate. This seems like an obvious factor of presentations, but think about it. Without proper public speaking volume your … Continue reading →

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