Dump Your Speeches For Leadership Talks

Most leaders communicate through speeches and presentations. But there is a much more effective means of communication: that's The Leadership Talk. The Leadership Talk not only communicates information as presentations/speeches do, but it does one thing more: It establishes an all-important deep, human, emotional connection with the audience.

Preparation for Your Presentations

(Excerpted From the Jim Rohn Millennium Weekend Event) Persistence in your presentations, this is one secret to success. After my first presentation, I got up and did it again. Even though I was scared to death, I did it again. And that second one wasn't too good, but guess what. I did it again, and I did it again. And I worked up my courage, and I did it again.

Show the World Your Wares Easily and Inexpensively

Impress clients and prospects whether they’re located across the street or across the globe!

27 Tips For An Effective Presentation

So you’re not a professional speaker. That’s no excuse for NOT giving a professional presentation. You have a great product or service! You’ve put together an awesome presentation with great content!...

Secrets of Successful Presentations

Does the thought of speaking in front of others send you running in the opposite direction? You're not alone. Many people avoid public speaking at all costs and there is a cost. Public speaking is one of the quickest, most efficient ways to market yourself, your message, business, or cause.

The Missing Link in Presentation Skills Training

Imagine you are the most amazing figure skater who ever lived. When rehearsing in a peaceful, empty rink, you demonstrate the ultimate in athleticism and artistry. You defy the laws of gravity as you...

Presentation Pitfalls Series: Top 10 Content Mangement Mistakes

Here, David Letterman style, are what I consider to be the Top 10 most common mistakes presenters make when organizing and preparing their content: 10) Not setting the stage. An introduction should...

7 Myths That Make Meetings Miserable

You can hold effective meetings and become a more successful leader if you fix these monsters. Here's how.

Present for Success: Simple Strategies to Add Confidence and Credibility to Your Next Presentation

Tomorrow’s the day and you’re dreading it. You’re scheduled to give a presentation to the senior management team about the new program you’re proposing. You’re excited and enthusiastic about the prog...

Audience-Friendly Presentation Style Habits in Three Easy Steps

Habits are automatic behaviors; we use them in presentations without realizing it, and some of these habits can turn off your audience. Learn new audience-friendly presentation style habits in three easy steps.

Ancient PowerPoint Secrets: Ask Your Grandma!

Yes, there are ancient PowerPoint secrets...secrets your grandmother knows and is probably willing to pass down to you. But what's this you say? Your grandmother has never even heard of Microsoft PowerPoint? No matter. If your grandma was like mine, she knew something about the power of an effective presentation.

Training / Presentations: How to Teach using Lecture vs. Discussion

When should you use a lecture format as opposed to a group discussion? First recognize which is more appropriate for your presentation and then you must understand your role as the lecturer/facilitator. Your understanding of the roles' similarities/differences is crucial to the successful transmission of information.

Building a Trade Show Display

If you are taking your newest products to a trade show then you will need to come up with some ideas on how to build a trade show display in order to adequately market your products.