Being a good communicator is an essential skill for presenters. After all, effective communication only happens if the message you are trying to convey is understood by the receiver. Though it may sound simple, getting your point across during a presentation isn’t always that easy. Unfortunately, many presenters find themselves lost in translation. The good…

With a roomful of executives or decision makers sitting in front of you, a well-crafted presentation combined with a polished delivery can make you appear as quite the authority in your industry. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a natural public speaker to command an audience. Speaking with confidence and authority can happen with planning…

Have you ever attended a business conference and had the pleasure of witnessing a truly fantastic speaker? If so, you may be wondering how they got to become such a great speaker. While some of it could be chalked up to natural charisma and personality, the truth is that truly successful speakers often take daily…

Businesses use presentations to inform, educate, motivate and persuade audiences every day. Whether they are being used as a sales initiative, a training tool, or as an internal source of communication, presentations are necessary for reinforcing a company’s corporate image, delivering pertinent information, and attracting customers and stakeholders. A well-crafted presentation can mean the difference…

No matter what industry you are in, memorable presentations have the potential to impact audiences, touch minds, and persuade people to act. In order to be remembered, however, you must entertain, engage, and connect with your audience. Forget about throwing a bunch of information on a fancy PowerPoint. Instead, communicate the information in a way…

There may come a time when you have to give a presentation persuading your audience to believe or do something. Perhaps you are an entrepreneur trying to persuade a group of venture capitalists to invest in your idea or you might be giving a sales presentation to a potential client. Whatever the reason, there are…

Great presentations begin with proper planning, which is why presentation planning is an important skill for any professional. Whether you are pitching a product to customers, sharing ideas with colleagues, or giving the keynote speech at an industry conference, the ability to present well will set you apart from others in your field. Planning an…

There are millions of business presentations given every year around the world, but how many of them are actually successful? The truth is, you have probably sat through your fair share of dull and boring presentations and you may even have a hard time thinking about the last presentation that really motivated you. That’s because…

Long gone are the days when a sales pitch involved a nice demonstration of your product and a conversation between a couple of businesspeople. In today’s business world, customers are more savvy than ever so a sales pitch must be a well-crafted, engaging, and personalized presentation. Today’s buyers are more informed than ever before, so…

Boring PowerPoint presentations are all too common, which is why many presenters have chosen to ditch them entirely. However, is PowerPoint really to blame for boring presentations? The fact is, PowerPoint can be an effective tool for sharing information and reinforcing key points in a presentation if done correctly. The idea is that the PowerPoint…