Tag Archives: Preparation

10 tips for setting up on the day of your presentation

Posted on 17/05/2018 by

I am one of the co-founders of Presentation Guru, a digital magazine for public speaking professionals. This post is part of a series designed to share the great content on Presentation Guru with the Manner of Speaking community. ——— You’ve prepared your presentation and you’ve arrived … Continue reading →

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The Short Version

Posted on 07/05/2018 by

Has this ever happened to you? You’re asked to give a presentation. You’re told what the audience would like you to speak about. You’re told where and when the presentation will be given. You’re told how much time you have … Continue reading →

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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 276) – Emma Bannister

Posted on 16/02/2018 by

“Invest the time and energy into planning a powerful presentation and your audience will invest their time and energy in you.” — Emma Bannister

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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 267) – Arthur Ashe

Posted on 13/11/2017 by

“One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.” — Arthur Ashe Photo courtesy of Rob Bogaerts / Anefo

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Never do this on the day of a presentation!

Posted on 12/11/2017 by

Yesterday afternoon I had a four-hour speaking engagement. Most of the session was interactive, but it began with a 45-minute presentation for which I used some slides. Everything had been prepared well in advance, the slides were simple, I knew … Continue reading →

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