Life after Death by PowerPoint? It is Possible!
PowerPoint, how do I hate thee? Let me count the ways. Bullet list, image, graph, chart, bullet list, image, graph, chart … “Death by PowerPoint” sums up the sense of impending doom most of us feel as a presenter switches on the laptop. A Google search for “I hate...
read moreThe Art of Developing Compelling Business Presentation Skills
No matter how spontaneous a compelling speech or presentation might appear, it rarely is. Great presentations involve meticulous planning, the use of tried and true techniques, and lots of practice. The good news is that anyone can learn the business presentation...
read moreHow to Give a Good Presentation: The Art of Repetition
When it comes to giving a good presentation, it’s not enough to just “follow your instincts”. Learning some public speaking techniques can help you deliver the types of presentations that will leave people wanting more - and taking action. One key technique is knowing...
read moreEffective Communication Skills for Presentations – in 3 Acts
Research shows our brains are wired for storytelling, and that we retain more information when it’s conveyed through an interesting character-driven story than through lists of facts. In creating a structure for presentations that work, one method is to tell a...
read moreGrab Their Ears, Hearts & Minds. Powerful Presentation Skills.
Powerful Presentation Skills For You For sure in any business presentation, you have to grab your audience by their ears to get them listening. You need content that sounds interesting to them. The way you deliver needs to sound interesting, too. However, you can go...
read morePresentation Skills: Creating a Structure That Works
It is difficult to navigate through anything in life without a structure, a map or guide that keeps you focused and moving towards your goals. This same principle also applies to giving presentations. A presentation that lacks a structure or format is unlikely to...
read moreGood and Bad Presentation Skills – The What Not To Do Guide
Think of good presentation skills as the petrol that powers your vehicle towards its ultimate destination. Presentations are the key to getting critical messages across to your target audience. It could be that you’re trying to equip employees with the knowledge...
read moreDeath by PowerPoint – Bring your Presentation Back to Life…
Did someone say PowerPoint? Well, to be honest, PowerPoint was initially a convenient way of providing and communicating information during a presentation, while helping the presenter to stay on message. However, like meat that has been left on the barbecue for too...
read moreDelivering Quality Content. 7 Key Steps To Delivering A Masterly Business Presentation
There are many challenges facing the Business Sector in Australia and one that needs constant review and focus is how to constantly motivate people, especially in times of change. Communicating in a way that engages, persuades and inspires can boost confidence,...
read moreHow To Give A Presentation That… Doesn’t Suck!
5 Life Savings Presentation Skills The awful truth is, most presentations are terrible. In fact, they suck. The audience quickly turns off. Nothing gets through to them. Nothing is remembered. Every presenter - even you - knows this to be true, yet the same practices...
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