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Put Dynamic Interaction in Your Live Presentation With a Questionnaire
Yazan: Idea Coach | 21 December 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Uncategorized
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 pump up the volume in your workshop regardless of the topic? Plus, the questionnaire will help you stay focused on your presentation outline.
I have found that a questionnaire given prior [...]
Play Music-Talk The Lyrics
Yazan: Idea Coach | 14 November 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Music, Play
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 it will seem strange. But it will help you to put more bounce and flow in your speaking. Try it.Need me to post an audio to demonstrate?
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
