I discussed how to prepare for a great presentation in my previous posts. Here are some tips for presentation day itself. Dress appropriately Avoid wearing anything that could be a distraction including dangling or noisy jewelry. Take keys and coins out of your pockets. (If you’re training someone for a presentation, ask what he or […]

My previous two posts discussed how to prepare for a great presentation. Now I’ll discuss how to actually make that presentation. Practice The first rule is to practice. Go through the entire presentation several times in front of a mirror. Practice enough times to be familiar with the material, but don’t memorize it. Memorized presentations […]

Here is the second of my posts about how to prepare and deliver a great presentation. Keep the audience’s attention It is essential to hold the audience’s attention during most of the presentation. That’s challenging. Supposedly the average person thinks at the rate of 800 words per minute, and the average presenter speaks at the […]

At some point or other, you will probably need to make a presentation. A speaking engagement is a very effective way to spread the word about your product or service. Presentations are also challenging, because you must combine content with a little “flair.” My next four posts will provide some tips to help you prepare […]