AI Can Build Slides. But Can It Tell Your Story?
Over the years, I’ve helped companies raise money, train employees, and drive sales through presentations designed to inspire, inform, and influence. But over the past year, I’ve also seen my workload slow as more clients turn to AI for presentations, content, and graphics. That shift has changed the creative industry in real time. And yet, […]
Presentation Wellness – Focus on Mind and Body for Better Delivery
I recently had a client come to me for presentation coaching. She needed help keeping her meeting updates shorter and less technical – a common ask, and one we tackled with focus. We met three times and saw steady, incremental improvement, even over the weekend. Then came her fourth practice run, Sunday evening, and something […]
Physical Sources for Data for Presentations
Data is everywhere. Depending on the message you’re seeking to support, presenting your data could be as simple as referencing a journal article (while holding it as a visual aid)…to searching a report rich with trending information…to conducting your own research study displayed with tables, charts, and graphs. Here are some leading physical sources to discover the data and statistical information to add dimension to your presentation…
Delivering Dimension to Your Presentation through Appearance
Your physical appearance can significantly add dimension to a presentation, making it more engaging and impactful. How you present yourself visually communicates a wealth of information to the audience beyond just your words. Your attire, grooming, and body language all contribute to the overall impression you create.
Breath and Presentations: Breathing Techniques for Better Presentations
When it comes to presentations, people rarely consider the importance of their breathing. Discover how breathing – essential to life itself – can spell the difference between adequate and amazing when preparing and delivering a presentation.
Top Visual Tips for Amazing Web Meetings and Presentations
Delivering online meetings takes more effort and involvement than in-person meetings. Keeping your audience engaged requires a greater effort of skills and awareness to maintain audience engagement.
Here are some ideas for creating a web meeting that can keep your audience engaged, focused, and entertained.
Top Delivery Tips for Amazing Web-based Meetings and Presentations
Delivering online meetings takes more effort and involvement than in-person meetings. Keeping your audience engaged requires a greater effort of skills and awareness to maintain audience engagement.
Here are some ideas for creating a web meeting that can keep your audience engaged, focused, and entertained.
Top Content Tips for Amazing Web-based Meetings and Presentations
Creating content for online meetings is similar to the process for in-person meetings. But online meetings require a greater effort to maintain audience engagement.
Here are some ideas for creating a web meeting that are easy to produce, engaging, and rich with valuable content.
Top Technical Tips for Amazing Web-based Meetings and Presentations
At first glance, the technology of web-based conferencing may seem complex and overwhelming. But worry not, web-based conferencing platforms and related hardware are easier than ever to operate. The key is an open mind and desire to try new things. Here are 10 tips to help you tackle the technology and deliver top-quality web meetings like a pro.
Dealing with Distractions – Public Speaking tips when the unexpected strikes
Distractions are everywhere, and to amplify your skills as a speaker and presenter, it’s helpful to know how to prepare for and deal with the unexpected.
Here are some distractions- broken into five categories (Physical, Venue, Technical/Visual, Audience, and Delivery) and some strategies for dealing with them – to make your next presentation more successful.