People love stories because they put situations into perspective and help people connect with them in a real life setting.  Stories are compelling and cause people to experience a range of emotions. When it comes to giving a presentation, a carefully crafted story allows audiences to relate to the brand and connect with the speaker.…

When giving a presentation, the impact you have on your audience depends on your body language as much as it does the words you are speaking.  Strong and positive body language is an essential tool for connecting with your audience and appearing confident.  This can be tricky, however, because many people are unaware of their…

Some people can give a self-assured presentation with no problem at all, but if you are like most, you probably get nervous at the thought of speaking in front of a crowd.  While confidence comes naturally for some, it is a skill that requires practice for many others.  Giving a business presentation is no easy…

There is one thing that separates a great presenter from the rest: they have the ability to connect with their audience.  In any business presentation it is important to communicate information, but if the audience is not engaged they will tune you out and your presentation will be ineffective.  Therefore, it is imperative that presenters…

When it comes to climbing the corporate ladder and becoming more successful companies seek those employees with superior communication skills.  One way this is displayed is through the ability to give effective presentations.  Someone with strong presentation skills will likely appear confident and well organized.  A staff member who is a good presenter will likely…

When done correctly, the use of visuals during a presentation can be a powerful technique.  It can make your presentation more memorable and it is a great way to convey your ideas to your audience.  While visuals can be an excellent way to present information, they can easily take your presentation from wow to woe…

One of the most fundamental skills in any business is communication. It plays an important role in nearly every facet of a business, making it vitally important that internal communications as well as the communication skills of your employees are both  strong and effective.  For this reason it is important for businesses to focus on…

There is tons of advice for how to give a speech in front of a large audience but the fact is people are much more likely to speak for just a few minutes in front of a smaller group.  This can be just as tricky because you are challenged to cover a great deal of…

Let’s face it…we have all been stuck in poor meetings that seem to go on for hours with little or no purpose at all.  The fact is employees spend more than one third of their time in meetings, almost half of which is  unproductive.  What does this mean for businesses?  The answer is simple…wasted time…

The time has come when you have been asked to give a presentation in front of a large group.  Although you are very competent with the material, the thought of speaking in front of such a large crowd might bring on nervousness and anxiety. The truth is many people struggle with the fear of public…