Ever since establishing Profitable Speech in 1994 two prominent questions my clients raise are: when to have the question & answer component of the presentation and how to best solicit questions from the audience. My guess is that most of the speakers you’ve heard have their question & answer at the very end of their … Read More
This morning while at the gym working out, one of the “regulars” struck up a conversation with me. This gentleman’s name is Sam; he’s an 83 year old widower who loves to talk with other gym members. Before we even go any further, can you imagine being 83 years old and having the gym be … Read More
What is the most important part of any presentation? If you answered with either the opening or the closing…you’re 100% right! My focus in this week’s post is on your opening or introductory remarks. Think about the last presentation or workshop you attended. Odds are pretty good that the speaker started out in a lackluster … Read More
It was at the outset of 2011, January to be exact, that I was invited to be a keynote speaker for my client at a conference they planned to host in September. My reaction was: What an honor! Fast forward 7 months and I’ll be delivering this keynote on Monday; the title is the same … Read More
When you plan to deliver a presentation, the two most important parts are how you open and how you close. Think of it like creating a sandwich. Previously, I posted a quiz on best ways to open; here’s part 2 of that quiz on best ways to close. Good luck! [wpsqt_quiz name=”How to Sound Like … Read More
Did you know that some ways of opening your presentation are more effective than others? The first words that come out of your mouth are the most critical so you’ll want to make them count. Take this quiz now to see how you do. [wpsqt_quiz name=”How to Sound Like a Million Bucks”]
Ever feel confused about microphone usage? Find out how much you know…try this quiz. [wpsqt_quiz name=”Making the Most of Microphones”]