Archives for 2008

So you have been asked to get away from your computer and phone to do a live presentation. Did you know that a simple survey can ...

Play music and imitate the vocal variety in the lyrics. Try talking the lyrics the way they are sung, Apply the same tone, and inflection. Now ...

This short clip from Sister's Act illustrates the need to change the way you have been presenting. Engage your audience with new ways of doing ...

I just read this really good article by Carl Fink on inserting video in your PowerPoint Presentation. I enjoyed not only the technical information but ...

I want to share an excellent article on presentation planning. This article was found on a very popular site called, Time To Market in the ...

So many times I watch presenters point to their PowerPoint slides while facing the screen with their BACK TO THE AUDIENCE. Please STOP. When you ...

Laugh and your audience just might laugh with you. Your laughter can ignite excitement as well as curiosity. Give your audience opportunities to laugh and ...

Plan your presentations with a montly view in mind. The simple truth is if you agree to do a presentation on a Saturday and you ...

Rapping Elves is a great example of not being afraid to look silly or do something totally out of the box to connect with your ...

So much of our preparation starts in our mind. So start with your mind when preparing your next presentation.  For example, if you are conducting a ...

Praise yourself. Why? Because you want to be identify the things you are doing right in your presentations. Get a small book and list on a ...

Chubby Checker taught folks how to twist in his song presentation. He even engaged them by asking a question during the song. You can do ...

Plan time to watch TV. Wow, you are probably saying, "Are you kidding, who has time?" Well I am suggesting that you make the time to ...

Look at the video of a World Champion Speaker from Toastmasters and fellow member of National Speakers Association SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Presentation Tips From World Champion Speaker", ...

Diane Diresta is the guest blogger today. She is a presentation skills expert with a message that will encourage you to start your presentation with ...

Put on a show every time you present. Why? Because folks love to be entertained. You can do this by adding enhanced vocal variety to ...

Songs can make your vocal inflection exciting and fun. When you listen to the words of favorite song pay close attention to how the the ...

There was a story reported about a group of teens who prepared and presented an awesome presentation using skits and Power point on the plight ...

Powerpoint can be a powerful presentation aide. But that is exactly what it is AN AIDE,  assistant and application that can transfer your information in ...

Technology topics and tool sharing does not have to be boring. As a matter of fact you can use technology to pump up your presentation. ...

Song Parody is a fun thing to keep your audience awake and alive. Here are two quick examples. They can also be very funny. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: ...

by Stephen Campbell One substantial component of public speaking that should always be taken into consideration is knowing how to make a bond with your ...

Click here for an article that will illustrate how to use a metaphor or simile to pump up your presentation.SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Use a Metaphor or ...

10 Challenging Points about Powerpoint tell me what you think! 10challenging-points-about.docSHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Powerpoint-Keep Them Awake!", url: "http://raptapact.com/powerpoint-keep-them-awake/" });

Doug Stevenson is a true storytelling genius. Look and listen to the 9 steps he uses while telling a story. Story telling can engage your ...