Remember Thy Name
It is said that one of the best ways to build rapport with an audience is by learning their names. Sounds easy, right? Can you remember thy name? Have you ever introduced yourself to people, shook a hand, and heard a name, just to forget seconds later? Chances are you have – it is human nature! […]
Digital First Impressions
We have gone over making a good First Impression, but there is another area that we should cover. Making good Digital First Impressions. First impressions matter. In the past, that first impression was formed by stepping into a room and greeting a new audience. Today, things are a little different. First impressions start before you […]
What Is Your Purpose
Before you dive into visual aids or props for your presentation, take a step back and ask yourself an important question: What is your purpose?
How to End a Presentation – Making a Good Exit
The Closing Planning the flow of a presentation, a good amount of time is spent brainstorming how the introduction and opening will go. But do you think about how you are going to end a presentation? As we all know, it is important to capture your audience’s attention right from the start! A good opening makes them interested in hearing […]
Extra Ways to Practice Public Speaking
You take the time to plan out the structure of your speech and organize your main points so that the audience can properly digest your information. You also spend countless hours rehearsing out loud in front of a mirror, a group of peers, or simply by recording yourself and listening the playback. What else can be done to practice public […]
Stand Up For Yourself
You have a big presentation coming up, but it is not easy preparing yourself for it. Feeling anxious or being nervous before a speech is normal, and it may be written all over your body. Your arms and limbs may shake a little, with shoulders slouched. Perhaps you have your hands tucked away in your […]
Greeting Your Audience
Greeting your audience allows them to join you with full engagement and excitement, from the very start.
The Importance of Eye Contact When Speaking
Eye Contact – How Important Is It? There are a handful of techniques, tips, and tricks that can make anyone a more effective public speaker. A change in vocal tone and range can help. We all work at keeping those nerves under control. And let’s not forget, practice, practice, practice. But there is one thing that a […]
Fighting Nerves When You’re In Front of An Audience
When speaking in front of an audience, it’s very common to feel a wave of nerves intercept your brain and your body. Make sure you have the tools for fighting nerves. Once you find yourself making eye contact with a room of people, you may find yourself battling nervous shakes or experiencing a mental block […]