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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Introductions with Impact
Take your individual team member introductions from boring and blah to powerful and memorable. How? Here are a few ideas: If your principal or project manager is introducing his or her team, have them say something unique about each person. For example: “Joe Marks...
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Question: Should I memorize my presentation?
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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Using the Voice to Make Your Message Memorable
Your voice is an instrument that, when used effectively, acts as a verbal yellow highlighter directing your selection panel to what is most important to remember in your presentation. You wouldn’t be able to fall asleep on a roller coaster. The twists and turns...
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What Your Audience Remembers
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
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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