I’ve been experimenting a lot recently. Always trying to use fewer words on the screen, sharing the thoughts with the audience, trusting them to come up with the relevant items that you can then build on to get to your point. I’ve loved using interesting, engaging and memorable videos, easily sourced from YouTube as a…
When designing a Prezi, the frames you use are important, as they are not only part of the structure of your presentation, they affect how it looks and even how you use it. If you are trying to move away from the traditional PowerPoint look, you may be tempted to use the Prezi circular frames….
You’ve maybe come across the term ‘Death by PowerPoint’? Or the alternative: Now you know where the term came from. Can you imagine sitting through more and more of just such slides? I’m sure you’ve all been there and you knew how you felt then. Is that how you want your audience to feel…
I’m playing golf in Scotland. A group of 8 friends come every year and play 7 courses in the home of this addictive ‘walk spoiled’ pastime. 7 different courses every year. A new course every day, and this year we’re in Edinburgh on the North East coast of this golfing paradise. We’re reasonable golfers and…
Here’s an email we received recently (edited to remove any private information): “I am preparing for a presentation for state directors who work with Binational Migrant Students and will be sharing with them some training modules I am preparing along with instructional strategies and a matrix of innovative educational technology. I have the content in…
I was asked to give a thought to a colleague who was giving a speech on presentations to a very corporate crowd the other day. He said… Give me one thought that you think would help this crowd give better presentations. So I did. It’s a piece of advice about story structure. I’ve said many…
There are many things you can do when you’re working hard to connect with an audience. To do more than just speak to them; to engage their hearts, feelings and hopes. Being interesting is one of the most special skills you can develop. What is interesting to an audience? Obviously relevance comes first. Your audiences, of…
Prezi – Yes or No? The debate continues – is Prezi better than PowerPoint, does it replace PowerPoint, or is it just a gimmick? I think that Prezi is a great tool when used well, but there are some key points to remember: 1. Prezi is just another way to present your message. Your structure and…
I was working with a group of (London) city professionals last week. Building a pitch for a piece of new business. One of the team asked me a great question. How do I stop myself ‘freezing’ when I’m speaking? She was an excellent presenter. Engaging, warm, knowledgeable and very well prepared. She asked me a simple, direct question and…