Do you know the 10 Commandments of PowerPoint? If not, you should… PowerPoint is an amazing presentation tool if used effectively. But with great power, you need to make a point to use it responsibly. Most people abuse it. In the words of Seth Godin, “If there was any other tool as widely misused in […]
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May the Fourth Be With You. Today we celebrate all things “Star Wars.” And it’s impossible to think of the entire saga without hearing the theme music from legendary composer John Williams. The Star Wars theme is among the most widely recognized in film history. It is also the highest-grossing non-popular music recording of all time. It won
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Want to be a better presenter? Then you need to start to S.T.O.P. Wait, what? Yes, S.T.O.P. S.T.O.P. is an acronym. It is one of best speaking techniques for establishing connection with an audience and becoming a better presenter. Coined by Andrew Gilman, here’s how the acronym of S.T.O.P. works. You deliver a S –
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When you present, you are waging a battle against distraction. And this is your biggest competitor… Something that the average person whips out an average of 58 times a day. One thing that’s a source of entertainment and constant stimulation. We’re talking about the smartphone. Our phones are always within arm’s reach. And that’s not
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AVOID THE LIGHT When presenting and using a projector with slides, avoid the tractor beam. Unlike Carol Anne in the classic 1980s movie “Poltergeist,” you need to avoid the light when speaking. Here are three things you can do to avoid becoming an unfunny shadow puppet: 1. Masking tape – This is a great tip
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Do you know what the secret of life (and presenting) is? That was a question asked by Jack Palance to Billy Crystal in the movie “City Slickers.” Jack plays “Curly” the grizzled old cowboy. Billy plays a New Yorker named “Mitch.” Mitch (who is going through a mid-life crisis) perks up when he hears the
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The SILVER BULLET to be a great presenter is ,.. It is the magical elixir and the simple solution for the difficult problem of presenting well … There is no silver bullet. It takes thought, work, and the ability to be different to stand out in a sea of sameness. No one was born with
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What’s the biggest gift you can give your audience as a presenter… It’s being present. You can’t spell the word presentation without “present.” OK, so we’re not talking about the “gift” kind of presents. But the “being present IN the moment” form of presence. Perhaps the best advice on presence comes from Patsy Rodenburg. Rodenburg
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It’s the only cardinal rule of presenting. And doing THIS has the potential of ruining a great presentation. It’s going OVER. When your allotted time is up, you need to be done. Nothing is more egregious than stealing time from the audience. There is rarely, if ever, an excuse for going over the presentation time
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Warning: this can be painful…. and that’s why most people avoid it. But, don’t fall victim to not putting in the time. If you want to deliver an engaging presentation, you need to invest in practicing and rehearsing. It’s the L in the S.I.L.V.E.R. methodology. L stands for learning. Here are some tips to be
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