We know that physical cues are a key part of any presentation, but your facial expressions are especially crucial to your success. Follow this guidance to win over your audience.
Speaking publicly or giving a video interview, we’re careful about the words we speak, but what about a presentation’s physical aspects: gestures, eye contact, pacing? The experts weigh in.
When giving their presentations, many people try to conceal or camouflage their insecurities. If these ploys sound familiar, perhaps some adjustments are in order.
The axiom that ‘work expands to fill the time allotted’ rings true—to an extent. Certain factors can help you determine whether you’ll compose those brilliant remarks in weeks, or minutes.
It’s not enough to craft a zinger, devise a pun or lampoon a pop-culture icon. You must fit the jest to the occasion, the audience and your speaker. Here’s how to strike while the irony’s hot.
The author’s pet peeves include air quotes and self-quotation. Which of these behaviors are driving your listeners batty without your even realizing it?
Color, in particular, can either calm or excite your audience, and proper vocal tone and your embrace of your listeners can engender and sustain your rapport with them.
Whether you’re terrified of speaking in front of an audience or a seasoned presenter looking for ways to improve, these tips can help you ace your next speech.
Exhorting listeners to reach into their wallets to make a contribution—Will that be paper or plastic?—demands that you reach into their hearts and minds and stir them to action.
Murphy’s law states: Anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Anyone who’s ever given a presentation knows Murphy was an optimist. Don’t panic when stuff happens. Here’s what to do.
Marketers often speak publicly, and media relations pros know the importance of making a good impression on an audience. To make a bigger effect, consider this author and speaker’s advice.
Better pay, enhanced job satisfaction and prestige, increased executive access and more—what’s not to like?
Long-term preparation of your presentation is essential, of course, but the minutes and even seconds before you stride out to face the audience are just as important.
The GOP frontrunner is dominating the field with an ad-lib style and an arsenal of insults. Will speechwriting become less formal? Will The Donald adapt, or will he fall flat in the end?
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