How to Make a Speech More Interesting: 7 Presentation Ideas
Want to make a speech more interesting? Want to elevate your presentation? Maybe you have written a great presentation, but now you want to make it phenomenal. These seven stellar presentation enhancers will help you make any speech more interesting. In this post,...
Know Your Audience before Designing Your Sales Presentation
Listen to any speaking coach, go to any Toastmasters, attend any presentation seminar, you will hear a single phrase over and over. "Know your audience." Sounds really good too. When we hear the phrase, we think, "Well, of course. That makes sense." But what exactly...
Metaphors, Similes, and Analogies: The Special Sauce for Your Presentation Masterpiece
Metaphors, Similes, and Analogies are your secret weapon when you create presentations. I like to think of myself as a pretty good speaker and writer. I always hated English class in high school and college, though. So, I always got confused between what was a...
The Opposite of Imposter Syndrome: A Journey to Self-Confidence and Belief in Yourself
Imposter syndrome is a term used to describe the feeling of inadequacy, self-doubt, and lack of confidence that many people experience in their professional or personal lives. It is the feeling that you are a fraud, that you are not good enough, and that your...
How I Overcame My Fear of Public Speaking (And How You Can Too!)
Doug Staneart -- President and CEO of The Leader's Institute ® and Creator of the Fearless Presentations ® Public Speaking Training Programs. My public speaking class members often ask me questions like, "Do you still get nervous when you speak?" "How did you become a...
5 Practical Tips to Help you Overcome Stage Fright & Reduce Performance Anxiety
Want to overcome stage fright for good? Do you experience dry mouth, rapid breathing, and sweaty palms when you present in front of a crowd? If so, these five practical tips can help you lower that level of anxiety in less than a week. Whether or not it's your first...
How to Write a Speech in Just a Few Simple Steps
Looking for how to write a speech in a few simple steps? Over the last 20 years, our instructors have dissected thousands of speeches. In that time, we've been able to identify simple things that can easily make or break a presentation. We've assembled a simple,...
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How to Introduce Yourself in a Presentation [with Examples]
One of the more challenging parts of any presentation is the very first part. If you are wondering how to introduce yourself before starting your presentation, you are in good company. For most of us, once we get the first few sentences out, our nervousness will...
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7 Dynamic Ways to Start a Presentation [With Examples]
Looking for a few ways to start a presentation that are dynamic? The opening is really the most important part of your presentation. You want to make a good first impression. In addition, you also want the audience to see as a subject matter expert. Of course, we’ve...