We all have our own presentation style, but have you ever thought about how your particular style compares to others? And the strengths and weaknesses of your presentation style? After years of ...
One room, sleek slides, nothing but space and sharp takeaways. Next door, bold colors, layered graphics, sensory overload. Same topic. Same time slot. Only one presenter gets the applause and the ...
Some presentations are so good that you can’t help but assume that person’s just a natural. They’d have to be, right? After all, presenting in front of an audience is a challenge for most people, yet ...
Whether you're an Apple devotee or not, it's tough to argue that Steve Jobs isn't an extremely polished and charismatic public speaker. Check out this video to lift a few techniques from his playbook.
Two days after Steve Jobs died I appeared on ABC’s 20/20 to discuss the seven lessons I believe he taught all business leaders and entrepreneurs. Number seven was “master the message.” You can have ...
Over the past 20 years, I’ve heard more than 10,000 presentations. As with anything, you start to notice patterns after a while. Here’s a list of the most common mistakes I see and hear, and a quick ...
Last Tuesday's "Let's Talk iPhone" Apple event was the first time that Apple CEO Tim Cook had the opportunity to run the show for a major product introduction. In the past, of course, most Apple ...
You can change the size of a slide in your PowerPoint presentation through the "Design" menu on the Windows PC, Apple MacOS, ...
Based on my analysis of 500 TED presentations, here are five techniques for a winning pitch. 1). Tell stories to bond with your prospect. Telling stories is the single best way to make an emotional ...