Posted by admin | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 30-05-2011 | 
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Speaking to live audiences comes in many forms - as host, speaker, presenter, lecturer or preacher to name a few. Each has it’s own subtle differences. For instance the purpose of a speech could be to educate, entertain, motivate or inform. But the purpose of a presentation is almost always to persuade. With a good [...]
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Posted by admin | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 03-02-2011 |
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The closer you are physically to a “speaker in action” the easier it is to tell whether or not he or she is nervous. The tell-tale signs present vocally and/or physically, are numerous and occur individually or in “clusters”. Some examples are shallowness or shortness of breath, a quivering or high pitched voice, rushing, repetition [...]
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Posted by admin | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 10-11-2010 |
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When you speak to an audience you want to get your message across with impact, and within your allotted time. You may further wish to inform and persuade. Here are your tools:
The sound of your voice (sometimes amplified)
Your presentation content
Your content structure (how effectively your content is organised)
Your topic knowledge (additional knowledge separate from your [...]
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Posted by admin | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 11-08-2010 |
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Lets avoid the cliche’s. Your slides are supposed to help you make a better presentation. For most of us it does the opposite. Here’s why:
Psychologically most of us create a slide show to help us stay on track. That’s the truth. Then we read it to our audience. The slides may be great, but there [...]
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Posted by admin | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 29-09-2009 |
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I have seen too many aimless presentations in my life not to be able to answer this question decisively. Lets ask the obvious question: Why are you making this particular presentation? I am often amazed at how folk tie themselves into proverbial knots trying to answer this question. So let me phrase it another way. [...]
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Posted by admin | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 31-07-2009 |
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During July I had the privilege of assessing the presentations of a number of young graduates newly employed in the corporate world. The delegates brought energy and commitment to their presentations, and it was great working with young people that were passionate to learn. It was clear that they’d all put a great deal of [...]
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Posted by admin | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 26-05-2009 |
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People who can verbally project themselves effectively get the best breaks, the best jobs, the quickest promotions – and make the most money
Look around you. Who are the success stories? They are the men and women who command the respect and attention of others. The more respect they command, the more confidence they have – [...]
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Posted by admin | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 25-05-2009 |
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It is wonderful to pull off a presentation that produces the desired result. I am a strong advocate of celebrating successes because it reinforces our self-belief and helps to “groove” winning behaviour. But it is important not to lose one’s head. No one has “arrived” after just one victory. The true test of a champion [...]
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