From structure to delivery, discover practical ways to improve your presentations fast
Including data in a presentation is often unavoidable. And it can also present a problem: The more data-heavy your slides, the less your audience is likely to retain. And as we all know, slides crammed with just numbers can quickly put an audience to sleep. So what’s the answer? Data Visualisation!
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 […]
Finding free stock images for use in business presentations can be a daunting task, especially when you’re looking for (high) quality visual assets. So what are the Do’s and Don’ts for using stock photos in your presentation content. Follow our guide to finding free pictures for your presentations so that you don’t get yourself in […]
HR professionals are particularly likely, at some point, to undertake internal research projects, and to present the results to powerful people within their organisation, as well as to staff. Such research projects are critical because they have the potential to impact the wellbeing of employees or reform practice within a business, such as with the […]
Delivering a good presentation that fully engages the audience is achievable for anybody willing to put in the effort. But what if you’ve put in all the prep, arrived full of confidence, and still see sections of the audience utterly unmoved by your glittering charisma?
Quiet Ways to Capture and Hold the Attention of an Audience Flamboyant! Larger-than-life! Extroverted! That’s the ideal presenter, right? A cross between P.T.Barnum and Oprah Winfrey, always ready for the limelight. Actually, wrong. Many of the greatest presenters of today are the quieter souls we often call introverts. So here’s the introvert’s guide to […]
Who has the lower attention span? You, or a goldfish? Well, the answer may surprise you! I said, the answer may surprise you! Hey! PAY ATTENTION!
A friend of mine who delivers training regularly at work (let’s call him Mick!) recently told me that he was taken aback during a session when someone in his group asked him to stop moving around so much as they couldn’t concentrate properly. My friend was confused, as he thought that movement helped with audience […]
If you don’t present often, it can be daunting to think about standing in front a group of people and talking, particularly if you’re delivering results or sharing your own ideas. However, It can also be exciting and fulfilling to have your voice heard and your ideas accepted.
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.
