Speak to Influence Mini-course; Part 4 of 5

This part of the mini course explains how to win with the telephone. Many people make very easy to correct mistakes. Don’t you make them too. What about voice mail? How can you get a return phone call? Why leave and influential voice mail message of course.

Planning for Audio-Visual Equipment, Lighting, and Staging of Your Corporate Event

Good quality sound, staging and lighting can provide impact and add to the success of your meeting. Knowing what the AV requirements are, checking all equipment in advance and allowing for rehearsal time are key components of success.

My Overhead Projector has No Power

You turn your Overhead Projector on and there is no power, it's completely dead. It worked the last time you used it, now for some reason it does nothing. What could be the problem?

My Overhead Projector Has What?

Are you tired of wasting projection lamps? Does your Overhead Projector keep blowing lamps as soon as you turn the projector on? We can help you understand why and help you solve this common problem.

Projection Lamps and Premature Burnout

Premature burnout is costing you hundreds of dollars a year, do you know why? We do and we would like to help you prevent premature burnout with these helpful hints.

The Things That Stop Most People Presenting in Public & How to Overcome Them

It's the number one skill that's guaranteed to position you head and shoulders above the competition, so why do so many people avoid it? We examine the reasons behind public speaking fears, dispel the myths and show you how you can overcome your nerves and learn the skill that can increase your audience by over 90%

Six Steps to a Better Presentation

I have a pet peeve that I didn’t know I had until recently. Having been in education for along time, I’ve sat through my share of presentations. Most of the presentations have been on the positive side of tolerable, but there have been a few that left me with nothing more than a sense of relief when it was over. As I’ve considered the situations, I’ve discovered some characteristics that are common to good presentations. So, regardless of the setting—business, school, church, social organization, and so forth—here are some things to keep in mind next time you have to speak to a group of any size.

You're Always Public Speaking So Be Prepared

Many people think they can fly by the seat of their pants when giving a talk, but being fully prepared gives you options that those people simply don't have

Making the Environment Right for a Presentation

Your audience will be all eyes and ears if you take a little time to prepare the environment. This article discusses ways to accomplish it.

Why a Good Vocabulary is Essential for Effective Presentations

What made Shakespeare the greatest writer in English literature? His stories were good, for sure - but a lot of them were simply re-workings of historical events or legends. His rhythm and rhyme were good, too - but everyone else was doing the same. What made Shakespeare great, and what can make you great too, was the size of his.

Communicate to Connect: The Power of Attunement

By shifting from hypervigilance to attunement, we own our feelings, become more open and receptive and pave the way for authentic communication.

Why Do a Presentation?

It is said that people fear giving presentations more than they do death! If that is the case, why would we even consider doing a presentation? This article looks at the reasons for doing a presentation and the benefits you will get.

Public Speaking: Use Props to Make Your Presentation Memorable

Props used well and appropriately can make your public speaking stand out in the minds of your audience for years to come. Here's one example of the use of a simple prop.

Outsmarting the Sprites: How to Prepare for Presentation Disaster

In Medieval times people believed that when mischievous sprites heard you wish for something they would make the opposite happen. Many show biz professionals still believe in them. I can attest to their existence. I have seen them in action.

Hocus Pocus Focus (Part 2)

“When we are absorbed in anything we are unaware of time; and so it seems to pass quickly.” Magician Sam Sharpe This is part two of a two-part article that focuses on magicians and trainers. In Part One, we discovered that magicians and trainers have a number of similarities.