I’ve been a member of Toastmasters International for over 20 years. In that time I’ve seen hundreds of speeches and been a part of many speech contests, both as a participant and a judge. I’ve also …
Improve Your Presentation Skills With These 7 Tips
We have all been there, the after lunch presentation that takes two hours, has 500 bullet points, and puts the most well intentioned person to sleep. Yet year after year, the standard Powerpoint …
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Free Yourself From The Powerpoint Podium
There you are, standing behind the podium, facing a hundred people in the audience. Up on the large bright screen behind you is the display of your Powerpoint presentation for everyone to see. In …
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My Audience Came Alive After I Implemented This One Option
As a software trainer, I speak to a wide variety of audiences, usually in a half or full day class. Some are small, more intimate groups of 10 to 15 people, while others may expand out to 30, 40 or …
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Creating a Signature Presentation: Smart Handouts
As a presenter and trainer, I like to help my audience really engage with my topic. One way to do this is with creative handouts for presentations and helpful info documents. Unfortunately, handouts …
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The Fear of Public Speaking: 5 Tips To Help You Survive
The fear of public speaking can be devastating. In many studies, this fear ranks right up there with death. Yet, there are some simple things that you can do to lessen this fear and actually overcome …
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