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Presenting at a conference for the first time

Presenting at a conference for the first time

It’s probably safe to say that you’ve had some experience of presenting already; to colleagues, prospective clients, or perhaps to the board. But presenting at a conference for the first time is something different, whether you’ve asked to do it, or been invited, or nominated to do it: by your boss, a colleague, a client, […]

How to Prepare for Speaking at an Industry Panel Event

How to Prepare for Speaking at an Industry Panel Event

If you’ve been invited to speak at an industry panel event, you have a great opportunity to share your knowledge and experience, while also enhancing your professional reputation. But the key to success, like so much in life, lies in the preparation and planning. For many, presenting at a panel event can seem less intimidating […]

What Makes a Good Keynote Speaker?

What Makes a Good Keynote Speaker?

It’s not easy being a keynote speaker. When you’re sold as the highlight of a business conference and your job is to set the tone for an entire event, there’s a lot of pressure to do well. And for that very reason, a keynote address needs to be memorable. But the good news is, it […]

Expert Presentation Tips for Business Conferences

Expert Presentation Tips for Business Conferences

You’ve probably been to one of those business (industry) conferences where the speaker is cowering behind the lectern, fidgeting nervously on stage, or even struggling to read their speech notes. When presenting at a business or industry conference, projecting confidence and authority is crucial for establishing initial credibility, for maintaining the attention of the audience […]

Big 5 Speech Questions Answered

Big 5 Speech Questions Answered

Presentation Guru recently released the series ‘The Guru’s Big 5 Questions’ where 30 of the presentation world’s brightest minds each answer, yep you guessed it, 5 questions, regarding their inspiration in the world of crafting and delivering professional presentations. In this post, our Managing Director, Belinda Huckle, joins the conversation and provides an insight into […]

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