Facing a crowd to deliver a presentation or make a pitch is almost unavoidable in professional circles, but you needn’t let jitters overwhelm you. Make them work for you instead. Here’s how.
Getting defensive when a reporter hits you with tough questions can cause you to lose control of the narrative and quickly steer a story into negative territory.
Simulate the venue, work on sections at a time, include transitions, record and review your talk, and—whatever you do—don’t just wing it.
Here’s how you can overcome these oft-heard misconceptions and put yourself on a path to shine on camera and at the microphone.
Speeches don’t have to be boring. Avoid these common presentation killers to move and inspire audiences.
Voice. Metaphors. Hooks and endings. Learn from narrative master Justina Chen.
Whether you ‘meet the press’ on camera, on mic or for a print article, that final, comprehensive follow-up query affords you a marvelous opportunity. Here’s how to make the most of it.
Asking key questions will help you identify who they are, why they’re there and what they need from you. Plowing into a presentation without that preparation is risky at best.
If you’ve ever worried about being over- or under-dressed for a presentation, this guide will ensure you always look your best.
Flex your listening and relationship-building muscles with these techniques.
You might not have an unexpected insect snack during an on-camera interview, but plenty of other stuff can go wrong. Here’s how to keep calm and carry on when mini-disasters occur.
The document that cast the vision for our nation more than 240 years ago has plenty to teach communicators today about eloquence, passion, persuasion and style.
Lackluster openings and lumping the audience into a glob are symptoms of a bad presentation. Ignite a spark before you utter a sound, and keep rolling with this advice.
These volumes offer avant-garde techniques for guiding your workforce to new successes, regardless of your field or industry.
Speaking to group of any size can seem daunting, but overcoming these mistakes can put you at ease and land your message—once you’ve identified it—with your audience.
