Use the ASK Technique During Your Next Q&A Session

There are many strategies that work when you are having a question and answer session. I have a little mnemonic that can help you remember three simple tips.

Never Be Boring Again

Most people who give boring presentations - are interesting people. So what happens? What happens to their biting wit, their playful personality, their compassionate soul? I'll tell you what happens. They fall into the content trap and forget to connect in a meaningful way with their audience. They try to become something that they're not. In this article, learn how you can avoid the content trap and remain as interesting in front of an audience as you are all day long.

Persuasive Messages: 7 Mistakes that Kill the Sale

When your sales presentation fails to get the order, or your persuasive speech fails to get your listeners to do what you want them to do, it is almost always because of one of 7 common mistakes. Learn to avoid these errors and watch your results increase.

Presentation Skills - Seven Presentation Secrets Learned from the Academy Awards

Academy Awards come and go, but one thing is a constant: bad acceptance speeches. You may never win an Academy Award, but you may be asked to give an acceptance speech for an accomplishment in your business, your career, your community, or your organization. Sometimes your acceptance speech will be for what you accomplished, or for what your team has accomplished. Will you be ready when it is your time to give an acceptance speech? The following are seven presentation secrets to giving an outstanding acceptance speech in any situation:

Giving Great Speaking Presentations

When you do an online or offline conference presentation you don't have to do it alone. Get the help of a reliable assistant and it will run a lot smoother.

Balancing the Highs and Lows of Business Videos

Video is an important tool for managing change. The challenge for writers and producers is fitting the right solution to the problem. This article focuses on audience analysis to determine the creative treatment that fits the motivational needs of the audience.

Plants In The Lobby ?

One great way to add a touch of charm to your lobby ...

Public Speakers Learn from Advertising Wisdom

Great advertising grabs and keeps your attention, is memorable, and makes you act. As a speaker, you can grab your audience, deliver a memorable message, and make them act by incorporating advertising tips into your presentations.

How to Develop Great Presentation Skills - The 5 Sins Of Making Presentations

All of us know the value of being able to make great presentations. But before being able to do so, you must understand the common presentation pitfalls. In this article, i highlight, what in my mind, is the top 5 sins which one can commit when making presentations. Avoid them at all cost!

7 Rules to Follow When Dealing With Questions

Whether you are making a formal presentation to a large audience or an informal briefing, be prepared to answer questions. This article outlines 7 rules to follow when dealing with such questions. Follow them and you will never fear questions again!

Personalizing a Tribute - When You Don't Know the Person

Presenting an award to someone you don't know isn't ideal, but there are ways to make the tribute a hit with the honoree and your audience.

Effective Presentations - 5 Surefire Tips to Make You a Better Presenter

Do you want to become a better presenter? Do you want to improve your presentation skills? This article provides you with 5 surefire tips to make you a better presenter.

Effective Presentations - The Voice

The voice is probably the most important tool of the presenter. It carries most of the content that the audience takes away. This article lays out the components of our vocal abilities and how we can improve it.