Get the edge in new business. Explore proven ways to craft and deliver persuasive pitches.
There is no doubt that Covid-19 has massively accelerated the use of virtual meetings, online presentations, video-conferencing and webinars. And to be honest this is not a bad thing. It’s kinder for people (reduces travel time) and kinder for the planet (reduces travel pollution). So with many of us now working from home, there’s never […]
Unless you’re delivering a wedding speech or grandstanding from a political soapbox, chances are you’re already using some form of visual aid if you’re presenting in business. And that’s not surprising.
The complexity in delivering your complex idea is not the complexity of your idea itself, but the complexity in the way in which you choose to deliver it. Sorry, what?!
In every presentation skills workshop I run, the first thing I teach is the importance of understanding the wants, needs and motivators of your audience. This awareness will help you tailor the content of your presentation so it’s as relevant and persuasive for your audience as possible. It will also help you adjust things like […]
Many presenters confess that they shudder at the thought of the audience asking them questions.
You’re in a business presentation. There are just a few minutes to go and the presenter is on the home stretch. The presentation has been informative, engaging and relevant. So far so good. Then he/she gets to the recap. You’re looking forward to having the key insights from the presentation delivered in a crystallised, golden-nuggety form […]
