Archive for 2008
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 [...]
Presentation Tips From World Champion Speaker
Yazan: Rosie | 05 October 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Other Creative Tips
Look at the video of a World Champion Speaker from Toastmasters and fellow member of National Speakers Association
Thirty Seconds to Win or Lose
Yazan: Rosie | 05 October 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Presentation Openings
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 a good opening.
It takes 30 seconds or less for an audience to decide to listen or tune out.
Your opening must grab and focus attention.
Most people I coach have difficulty getting [...]
Put On A Show
Yazan: Idea Coach | 04 October 2008 | 2 Comments
Categories: presentation tips
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 your voice, extra gestures and lots, I mean lots of stories.
Will it decrease your content? No way. The idea is to grab the attention of your audience and keep that [...]
Songs Makes Your Vocal Inflection POP
Yazan: Rosie | 10 July 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Other Creative Tips
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 singer puts emphasis on certain words. What would happen if you sang parts of your presentation for practice.
That’s right sing a part of your presentation and listen for how you [...]
Learn From Teens
Yazan: Rosie | 27 April 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Powerpoint, Skits
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 of homelessness in their community. I am so very proud of them. Read the news article here.
Why Add Video and Audio to Your Powerpoint? Pt. 1
Yazan: Rosie | 10 April 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Powerpoint
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 a visual format. Yet, often that is forgotten by many well meaning presenters.
When the entire presentation is focused on the Powerpoint you will run the risk of killing your audience! [...]
Technology Does Not Have To Be Boring!
Yazan: Rosie | 09 April 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Face to Face
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. Consider adding multimedia to your Powerpoint and adobe acrobat pdf!
And sometimes simply presenting your topic with excitement can be contagious.
Speaking of technology there is going to be a powerful full [...]
