If your colleagues don’t respond to your messages and balk at speaking up during meetings—or if they often interrupt you—it’s time to make adjustments.
Theresa May’s address about a brighter future brought unforeseen storm clouds. The UK press had a field day, but her quick thinking offers takeaways for when presentations go awry.
Good delivery habits will grab and hold your audience’s attention. Bad ones will distract them and could even undermine your credibility. Here’s what you should—and shouldn’t—do.
The journalist conducting the sit-down doesn’t have all the power. Here are four techniques for staying on message no matter how tough or far afield the questions get.
Lieutenant General Jay Silveria recently addressed racial attacks in a press conference that’s now gone viral. Here’s what communicators of all stripes can take from his powerful words.
When you make a presentation to a group —regardless of the crowd’s size or the length of your talk— your success depends largely on establishing a rapport. Keep these tips in mind.
Even those who have gone ‘on mic’ for radio segments and other audio formats can benefit from these hints on smart preparation and staying easy-breezy while delivering key messages.
If you’ve ever worried about being over- or under-dressed for a presentation, this guide will ensure you always look your best.
Many speakers have never reflected that they must be considerate to their audiences. If you’re in this boat, this practical list of don’ts will open your eyes and improve your next talk.
When you make a presentation to a group —regardless of the crowd’s size or the length of your talk— your success depends largely on establishing a rapport. Keep these tips in mind.
To reach the presentation pinnacle, it’s essential to promote yourself, study previous presenters, practice, and prepare for technical difficulties.
Accepting that everyone gets the heebie-jeebies is a good start. Try these tactics to chase away the butterflies and bring your best every time you address a group.
If you think you’ll be fine to ‘just wing it’ in front of a reporter, a camera and potentially thousands of viewers, ignore your PR pro’s advice and rely on these reasons instead.
Many speakers have never reflected that they must be considerate to their audiences. If you’re in this boat, this practical list of don’ts will open your eyes and improve your next talk.
Saying, ‘OK, now go do this,’ won’t resonate with your audience. Consider each of the four primary categories of performers, and appeal to their modus operandi.
