Choosing a Presentation Remote Control

If you deliver electronic presentations using PowerPoint or other programs, you can manually move forward to the next slide with the keyboard or the mouse. One way, however, to deliver more effective presentations that improve your connection to your audience is to add a remote control to your presentation tools. What features should you look for when selecting a remote control?

Networking: How to Network Within Your Organisation

Although there are any number of different networking groups and events you can attend, some of the best networking can occur within your organisation. To build your profile and reputation internally and understand “who’s who in the zoo” it is worth investing time to get to know the people around you.

Present for Success: Simple Strategies to Add Confidence and Credibility to Your Next Presentation

Tomorrow’s the day and you’re dreading it. You’re scheduled to give a presentation to the senior management team about the new program you’re proposing. You’re excited and enthusiastic about the prog...

Is Now Really the Time to Hire a Professional Speaker?

Professional speakers fill a very real and critical gap, especially in the tough economic times we now face, further clouded by the advent of an unexpected war of a kind we have never before fought. The darker the future, the greater the need to instill hope in our people and to provide them with the cutting edge knowledge and tools they require to get the job done when faced with diminished manpower and other resources.

Speech in Business

The social skills of a small businessperson, franchisee, independent contractor or manager are all important. Speech and body language are first impressions and weigh heavily on the decision making process of a potential prospect or customer. As the old adage goes, ‘you never get a second chance to make a first impression.’ We’ve talked about image and along with your marketing, your sale is halfway done.

Data Visualization Flash Charts: Information in a Flash

Flash chart, flash map, flash graph may be mistaken for flashy visual aids. It is true that many data visualization tools are flashy and consequently overwhelming and counterproductive, but the market has produced data visualization capable of simplicity and speed-thus “flash” does not stand for flashy; it stands for information in a flash.

The Who, What, Where and When of Color In Your Documents

This article will help you to assess and maximise the impact your use of color in your documents and presentations will have on your readers.

Tips For Keeping Your Cool Before Your Presentation

You want your presentation to be the best it can be. You need to get a message across and create a great image for yourself through the presentation. One of the best ways is to appear confident, relaxed and enthusiastic, and for your voice to work for you effectively. This article will give you ways to warm up you and your voice so that you can keep your cool and your presentation, and you, are the best they can be.

How to Prevent Presentation and Speaking Disasters

I just got back from my whirlwind speaking engagements and it occurred to me that you might be interested in these recent experiences (especially since speaking in the number one way to increase to raise your visibility and credibility in the industry). In a matter of two weeks, I spoke at two different conferences. Although the topic was the same the audience for each was different.

Meetings: Keep Them Productive

As a facilitator of a group meeting, you will encounter a variety of problems, one of which involves group dynamics and its effect on productivity.

Group Meetings: Being Prepared Makes a Difference

Productive group meetings depend on structure, which is the responsibility of the facilitator. Here are suggestions regarding the planning of a meeting and how to create an agenda.

Quick and Easy Rehearsal Tips

Three quick and easy tips to ensure a smooth and polished presentation. A how to on rehearsal.

Is This Thing On? Keeping Your Audience's Attention

Eliminating distractions and eliciting feedback make for a professional and effective presentation. Here are a few tips to accomplish both. A focused and concentrated audience will make your job as a trainer easier and their feedback will help you develop your skills in the future.

Be Bold, Branded, and Bespoke - Your Customers Want You to Choose

Confident business owners get 80 percent of the sales made by being authentic to the prospect and believing in their products or services. The select the best choices for the customer and express a professional opinion that the customer wants to hear.

The Ten Essential Tips On Writing A Powerful And Persuasive Presentation

Giving a presentation can be a great way to build your business, influence public opinion or share information with AFSA members. It is an excellent way to stand out from the crowd and make a real difference in people's lives. What are the secrets of writing a powerful and persuasive speech for any occasion?