Presentations
You’ve booked a presentation and you’re beyond excited. You’ve got something to say. A message that you’ve been crafting for quite some time and finally you’ve got an audience to hear that message. Huzzah! Your mind is flooded with “I’m going to make this point to start. And then I’ll tell my story. I’ll show…
Read MoreThere’s an infographic that is making the rounds right now that is a cheat sheet for public speaking. It’s jammed packed with over 50 tips for giving a great speech. Here’s just a taste of the 9 things you must, really, really do as you take the stage: Shoulders back Chin up Toes pointing toward…
Read MoreImagine you’re about to start your presentation. And then this bossy redhead (me) comes and swipes your notecards, steals your clicker, or yanks your outline off of the podium. She starts to give your presentation. How would she do? Great. There’s enough information and she could pull it off. Ok. But there are a few…
Read MoreYou’re ready to nail your presentation. You’ve prepped. You’ve practiced. Your presentation is remarkable. The big day has arrived. You’re standing in front of a sea of expectant faces and it’s not going well. You’re seeing scrunched up faces flabbergasted by your every word. Some have checked out all together and are checking into their…
Read MoreExtra, extra, read all about it: high school students call B.S. on motivational speaker. Kash Shaikh gave a speech to Austin high-school students (33% of which are economically disadvantaged) about following your passion without having a plan-B. And boy did those students called bull-shit on Kash and his message. Kash, who is swimming in cash,…
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