Recovering gracefully when your presentation goes south
I’ve spent a good portion of my life on a stage—either as an actor or as a professional speaker—and, believe me, I’ve seen it all when it...
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Presenting when the stakes are high
Let’s face it. Most people don’t enjoy giving a presentation. It’s scary and nerve-wracking whenever you have to stand up in front of a...
How to present successfully online
Back in 2019, our reality was rocked by a worldwide pandemic. Within weeks, even days, companies and individuals had to suddenly pivot...
Using props in your presentation
Remember “Show and Tell” in grade school? It was one of my favorite activities. All the silly things we brought to class: rocks, puppies,...
How to make your presentation interactive
Presenters, are you wondering how to make your presentation more interactive? Get some back-and-forth going between yourself and the...
How to reduce filler words in your presentation
I want to talk about a topic we can all relate to: how to use fewer “umms” and “ahhs” in your presentation. Otherwise known as...
How to use storytelling in your presentation
So, it’s time again for your monthly report. There it is. You’re going through your presentation, slide by slide, imparting an imposing...
How to keep your presentations fresh
Out of all the leaders and professionals I’ve consulted on their presentation skills, I would say it’s pretty much a 50/50 split on...
How to start a presentation
How are you going to start your big presentation? Well, that begs a question. When does your presentation actually start? You might be...
How to get better at public speaking
Did you know that mega-inventor and investor Warren Buffett was once deathly afraid of public speaking? It’s true. While attending...
How to calm your nerves before a presentation
Do you beat yourself up about being afraid of public speaking? I say this with all love and respect: stop it! Give yourself a break....
Avoid these presentation mistakes
Whether you are a fledgling presenter or a seasoned pro, you have probably digested a lot of content on what to do to be more successful,...
Gestures to use in your presentation—and some to avoid
I don’t know how many times I’ve been coaching leaders on presentation skills and I’m asked, “What do I do with my hands?” People have an...
What do I do with my hands during a presentation?—Part One
Next time you’re out for a cup of coffee with some pals, or even engaging on a virtual call, try a little experiment. Tuck your hands...
Training your voice to give powerful presentations
It’s true that most of our human communication is conveyed with nonverbals (body language and gestures). But that doesn’t mean your voice...
The power of silence in presentations
"Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech." ~ Martin Farquhar Tupper When I was studying Theater as an undergraduate, we...
Are your non-verbals helping or hurting your presentation?
Think about preparing for your last presentation. Words. It was all about getting the words right. Draft. Redraft. Maybe throw in some...
How to handle challenging questions when giving a presentation
Most people hate giving presentations. Public Speaking is humanity’s number one fear. So they imagine everyone in the audience in their...
Bringing energy to your presentation
Think of the most boring presentation you endured. What did you walk away with? Maybe a few notes you scribbled—and soon misplaced. One...
Do your presentations just inform—or do they INSPIRE?
It’s that time again. Time to put together another review for your team or your clients. But wait—before you even get started, let me ask...
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