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Category Archives: Delivery
Don’t make the same mistake as Donald Trump
You’d be forgiven if, after reading the title of this post, you asked, “Which one?” Don’t worry, we’re going to leave politics and policies aside, so that narrows it down, at least somewhat. Instead, I want to discuss a mistake … Continue reading
Posted in Audience, Delivery, Structure
Tagged Donald Trump, Made to Stick, presentations, public speaking, Sales pitch
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Change your perspective
Good, better, best. Bad, worse, worst. One, two, three. Past, present, future. When we speak, we often find ourselves comparing things (e.g., different investment opportunities; different options for a business) or reviewing a timeline (e.g., stages of a project). Thus, … Continue reading
Posted in Delivery
Tagged gestures, Presentation, public speaking, stage movement, Using the Stage
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Recovering from a memory lapse during a presentation
The people at Visme have designed a simple infographic with eight tips to recover from a memory lapse when delivering a presentation. They expand on these points in a blog post that you can read here. I like the tips, … Continue reading
Be prepared to cut your ending short
I have written in the past about managing your time when giving a speech or presentation. One of my tips in the link above related to being prepared to cut material if necessary: Have a plan to cut material. Logistics … Continue reading
Never wear a name tag when you speak
If you are invited to speak at a conference or other event, you will likely receive a name tag when you register. It will usually be in a plastic envelope that you attach to your clothing with a pin, or … Continue reading
