Powerpoint design – to stand alone or not to stand alone!
My recent post about a bullet point heavy Web 2.0 presentation on slideshare tickled one of you to write in and say that, although they agreed with me as to how dull and wordy the slides were, they wondered why the presentation was getting lots of hits. Well I think you have to remember that…
Read MoreDealing with nervous gestures
How often have you been irritated by a speakers random movements and mannerisms. Typical ones that annoy me include rocking back and forward, restless pacing, clicking the button of a ball point pen, or playing with hair. I used to have a bad habit of tugging at my shirt sleeves and also rubbing my nose…
Read MoreIs this a great testimonial?
Coach Paul Curran gave me this testimonial recently – What do you think? {vidavee id=”16406″ w=”320″ }
Read MorePresentation creativity – How to generate inspiration
Do you ever have the same problem I have? I bet you do. There you are sitting in front of your computer with blank powerpoint or word template in front of you , a deadline looming and your mind is blank! Unlocking our creativity and escaping the bind of writers block can be easier than…
Read MorePresentation Tips – Engaging your audience
I regularly get asked how speakers can improve their ability to engage with their audience and hold their attention. Given the number of dull boring and apparently pointless presentations I have had to sit through this is no great surprise, I am often complimented in my ability to quickly engage my audience so today I’ll…
Read MoreTips for networking – how to generate more introductions
Tips for Networking – Number 1 There are many business benefits to be gained by attending local networking events but only if you know how to make the most of these opportunities. This is the first in a series of tips for networking designed to help you get more out of this powerful small…
Read MoreIt’s not the economy, its your philosophy that really matters
In this short post, Influencing and presentation expert Gavin Meikle discusses the importance of attitude to business survival and outlines a clear and practical three step approach to upgrade your attotude in the moment.
Read MoreLearn to centre yourself for the perfect presentation
People are always asking me how I manage my nerves and come across as confident and fluent under almost any situation. Well I am not entirely sure but I believe that part of the answer lies in being able to quickly access a resourceful internal state. By state I mean the neurophysiological gestalt or felt…
Read MorePowerpoint doesn’t have to be like this!
I came across this presentation from an Analyst at Morgan Stanley and it epitomises everything that is wrong with the way most people use PowerPoint. Honestly! it doesn’t have to be like this. Don’t deluge your audience with data. These slides are so busy that after a couple you just want to give up. I’m…
Read MoreModelling yourself at your presentation and public speaking best
As an unashamed NLP fan, I have always been interested in the idea that we can learn much from modelling success in others but what about ourselves? Modelling in NLP terms is the process of identifying a model or exemplar of excellence and then seeking to identify what are the critical patterns of behaviour AND…
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