Archive for October, 2008
Put Video In Your PowerPoint
Yazan: Idea Coach | 27 October 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Powerpoint
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 his focus on the need for presenters to get rid of anything that will break your connection with the audience.
Read tips on inserting video into your PowerPoint
Plan-5 Key Timing Tips
Yazan: Idea Coach | 24 October 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Plan
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 UK. So read and put into action some of this empowering and cutting edge material.
Point, Turn Then Talk About Your PowerPoint
Yazan: Idea Coach | 18 October 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Powerpoint
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 lose the connection with your audience.
Now, this may sound like a little thing but if you add reading the slides to the audience you could be facing those slides for a [...]
Laugh And Your Audience May Laugh With You
Yazan: Rosie | 14 October 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Face to Face
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 enjoy themeselves.
Plan Your Presentations With A Month View For More Energy
Yazan: Idea Coach | 13 October 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Plan
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 also have a presentation on a Monday you will need to plan time to prepare the presentation. That should be scheduled also.
In addition everyday planned activities will take a toll [...]
Rapping Elves?
Yazan: Rosie | 09 October 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Singing
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 audience.
Prepare Your Mind First!
Yazan: Idea Coach | 09 October 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Preparation
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 teleseminar we all know that an outline is critical. However, what are your concerns,fears or anxiety about even doing the actual teleseminar? Is this your first time? Are you thinking about [...]
Praise Yourself After Your Next Presentation
Yazan: Idea Coach | 07 October 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Praise
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 weekly basis something that you did very well in your recent presentations.
Resist the temptation to say something that went wrong. That’s easy to document. I want you to write down [...]
Lesson From Chuby Checker-Teach Folks How To Twist in Your Presentation
Yazan: Rosie | 07 October 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Full Body Use
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 the same thing. Make a point in your presentation by teaching your audience how to do something in a fun way. Engage their mind, their body and make them laugh [...]
Plan Time To Watch And Study TV
Yazan: Idea Coach | 07 October 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Plan
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 watch how people act on TV shows. Actually, I want you to study the actors.
There is so much to learn from actors regarding voice usage and body language.
I even, at [...]
