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Understanding Others Doesn’t Mean Talking About Ourselves

Understanding Others Doesn’t Mean Talking About Ourselves
This is an odd title, I know. But let me explain…
There are times when we’re in conversation with a colleague, friend or family member and, as we’re listening, we …

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On Short Notice: How to Give a Powerful Presentation When You Have Little Time to Prepare
On Short Notice: How to Give a Powerful Presentation When You Have Little Time to Prepare

by Sylvia Henderson
Have you ever been tapped to make an impromptu group presentation with a half hour’s notice?
When is the last time someone asked you for a brief update on the status of an upcoming …

Essential Do’s and Don’ts When Designing PowerPoint Slides
Essential Do’s and Don’ts When Designing PowerPoint Slides

by TRAVIS
When used effectively, PowerPoint 2007 is a powerful tool which can help you create professional presentations. However, it is worth reminding ourselves of some basic dos and don’ts when designing slides.
Get to the point
Try …

Two Ways To Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety
Two Ways To Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety

by Bret Bradshaw
Summary: You can find many ways to overcome public speaking anxiety. This article will discuss two methods, which are discovering what your fears actually are and visualizing yourself giving a public speech. …

Ideas for an Effective Presentation
Ideas for an Effective Presentation

by Nagma Chatterjee
While making a presentation, you need to include all information but you need to be careful that there is a difference between being informative and too much information. “Brevity is the soul of …

Presentation Paranoia
Presentation Paranoia

by Graham Yemm
Have you had this feeling before? Rest assured you are not alone. You might be one of the many who would rate your fear of public speaking alongside or ahead of death! Your …

Present Like A Pro! Ten Ways To Wow Your Audience
Present Like A Pro! Ten Ways To Wow Your Audience

by Alan Cutler
“I do not object to people looking at their watches when I am speaking. But I strongly object when they start shaking them to make sure they are still going!” ~ Lord …

5 Presentation Secrets That Will Change Your Life
5 Presentation Secrets That Will Change Your Life

by Debbie Bailey
You’ve been asked to give an important presentation. A lot is riding on how well you can deliver. The problem is, you’re not sure where to begin. The last class you took on …

Ten Tips on Speaking with Authority and Power
Ten Tips on Speaking with Authority and Power

by Graham Jones
No matter how good you are as a presenter, there will be times when you need to make sure you exude power and authority. If you are ‘the boss’ and want to be …

The Seven Essentials of Great Business Communication
The Seven Essentials of Great Business Communication

 
 
 
  
by Lee Hopkins
There are seven essential elements to successful business communication:

Structure
Clarity
Consistency
Medium
Relevancy
Primacy/Recency
Psychological Rule of 7±2

If you are going to communicate effectively in business it is essential that you have a solid grasp of these seven elements. …

Look ‘Em in the Eyes: The Real Power of Eye Contact
Look ‘Em in the Eyes: The Real Power of Eye Contact

by Debbie Bailey
“At that moment when our eyes are locked in silent communication, we are, in essence, touching.” -Debbie Bailey
Besides touch (not really an option in a presentation setting), eye contact is the most powerful …