Failure Teachings
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Failure is an extremely scary term for many presenters and that explains why individuals go to great lengths to avoid failing. However, do you believe that failure has teachings associated with it? Those teachings are essential to learning, growing, and developing, which is important to many presenters. Let me … Read More
Adding Structure to Presentations
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Is structure really necessary in my presentation? The answer is YES. Research indicates that audiences remember, retain, and recall information that is structured within a presentation. Here are seven easy ways to add structure to your presentation: Chronological Topical Spatial Problem-Solution Cause-Effect Storytelling Problem-Cause-Solution So how do you choose … Read More
Reading the Room
Reading the Room is a vital skill for all public speakers. It’s more than establishing eye-connection…so much more. When a public speaker reads the room, he/she is trying to understand the perspective of the listener, which will ultimately drive success! Additionally, striving to read the room, leads to potential collaboration by finding common ground. It … Read More