Question: Should I memorize my presentation?

by Hilari Weinstein

October 9, 2009 • 3 comments

It depends. One job I had, many years back, required me to do a 45 minute sales training followed by a soft “pitch” to invest in additional training. Strategic parts of the presentation were customized to the client’s needs.  However, most of the pitch...

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Question: Where should I stand in relation to my PowerPoint?

by Hilari Weinstein

September 29, 2009 • 0 comments

Ideally you, the speaker, should be center stage.  Unfortunately most presentation spaces are set up with the projection screen smack dab in the middle of the room.  This sets up your PowerPoint to be the center of attention not you.  This also keeps your...

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What Your Audience Remembers

by Hilari Weinstein

March 18, 2009 • 0 comments

Do you remember the details of a conversation you had last week?  Probably not. The audiences you present to will not remember everything you say.  Therefore it is imperative that you decide what are the most important elements you want them to retain. Questions...

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Where is your focus when presenting

by Hilari Weinstein

January 25, 2009 • 0 comments

Not too long ago, I went with some friends to do indoor rock climbing.  I had never done it before and to be quite honest I am not good with heights. The different climbs are designated by various colored tape on each of the...

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Engaging Presentations- The Charisma Clinic

by Hilari Weinstein

January 9, 2009 • 0 comments

Upcoming Presentation Skills Workshop "WOW! I didn't expect this much improvement in such a short time." Kiyomi Kurooka, DWL Architects

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Aim Well, Hit Your Presentation Target Consistently

by Hilari Weinstein

January 9, 2009 • 0 comments

On a recent episode of "The Apprentice," six remaining contestants were asked to divide into three teams of two. They then were directed to create and deliver a presentation: a promotional campaign for Tower Two of the Trump International Hotel and Towers in Las...

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Football Fan’s Guide to Winning Presentations, Part II

by Hilari Weinstein

January 9, 2009 • 0 comments

How many times have you been about to give a presentation or meet with a client and you just weren't feeling in "In the Zone?" What elements are necessary to get there?

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Follow the Football Fan’s Guide to Winning Presentations

by Hilari Weinstein

January 9, 2009 • 0 comments

'Tis the season -- football season. Ahhh, the college bowl games are about to be played and -- just around the corner -- the Super Bowl! I admit it. I am a successful professional woman with a weakness: I love my college football. Every year,...

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Rolling to Presentation Success

by Hilari Weinstein

January 9, 2009 • 0 comments

Interviewing is, as you know, one of the ways Architecture/Engineering/Construction firms get business. As a result, presenting has become a necessary evil. It is a well known fact that people fear public speaking worse than death. Yet you are more likely to split you’re...

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How to Leverage Every Project Interview

by Hilari Weinstein

January 9, 2009 • 0 comments

It can be extremely frustrating for your presentation team to put forth so much time and effort and not get selected. How many times have you heard: “It was so close! You were second!” After losing a project interview, those words are about as...

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