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Breaking up is hard to do: 6 PowerPoint habits to break (part 2)
Poor use of PowerPoint is such a common bad habit that it’s almost become the norm in the corporate world. Yet it’s not such a hard habit to break when you apply the simple and potent PowerPoint...
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How do strong vocal delivery skills enhance your presentation? A voice that is both easy to hear and pleasing to listen to immediately grabs your attention. Think about it: How many times have you...
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In the first part of our series on vocal delivery, we introduced the basic components of vocal expression (power, pace, pitch and pause) and provided some expert advice for improving each. This week,...
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Creative talks any presenter can learn from
When thinking of ways to blow your audience away, make sure you can actually execute your ideas. Practice everything in real-time to ensure success on presentation day. If you’re looking for...
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These are the rules of smart presentations
This post is adapted from “The Big Fish Experience” (January 2016, McGraw-Hill Education), which details the Big Fish Presentations creative process. Kenny Nguyen, one of the book co-authors, is the...
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When is a presentation not a presentation? When it is a PowerPoint
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “presentation?” If you’re like many business leaders, it’s probably “PowerPoint.” The reality is, the PowerPoint slide deck has become...
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Put down the fire hose: Is your audience drowning in information?
When you step up to speak, you hope what you have to say makes an impact on your audience, right? That goal can sometimes lure you into giving a presentation that has the opposite effect: leaving...
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Don’t just listen to, listen through
Each month, When Growth Stalls examines why businesses and brands struggle and how they can overcome their obstacles and resume growth. Steve McKee is the president of McKee Wallwork + Co., an...
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The one thing you must do to be successful when you speak
When you want your message to be heard, making it relevant is the key to getting your listeners’ attention. That’s because the on-demand world we live in today has trained us to hone in on what’s...
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TEDx secrets to success for every speaker
There’s something extraordinary about TED. This nonprofit foundation has touched millions around the world with inspirational talks, spreading ideas that invite listeners to see the world in a new or...
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