White or black? Up or down? Left or right? Juxtaposing opposites is an incredibly effective tool in communication. This tool sharpens issues, making them clearer, more distinct, and more understandable. Simultaneously, it adds emotion to our presentations or speeches. In rhetoric, this tool has a name: antithesis. Antithesis is a …
On June 14, 2024, I took the stage at the largest conference dedicated to presentation skills, Present to Succeed. This conference has been held for four years in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. What did I talk about? The topic of my presentation was “What Can We Learn from Google …
Recently, during one of my presentation workshops, a participant asked me in the Q&A session: “In a nutshell, what’s your recipe for creating an engaging presentation? One where nobody nods off and the audience pays close attention.” Wow — I thought. — Good question. Can it be answered briefly and …
What does mastery of communication involve? Is it about speaking beautifully? Is it about being persuasive? Or perhaps, is it about everyone listening to our words with great attention? I argue that true mastery of communication is about moving from the enchanted circle of WHAT to the elite circle of …
Would you like to learn how to memorize your presentations or speeches? Try a simple and effective technique – the Memory Palace. It will help you primarily in memorizing the sequence of various topics and the structure of your presentation. The history of the Memory Palace technique dates back to …
“When conducting a presentation training recently, I heard: ‘Storytelling is for showmen.’ And further: ‘We are not showmen. We don’t have the skills to effortlessly share anecdotes, evoke emotions.’ A participant expressed what many people think – that storytelling is for extroverts. Storytelling is for those who enjoy shining in …
In my latest YouTube video, I’ve delved into the fascinating realm of Copilot, Microsoft’s AI assistant recently unleashed for both business and home users. Today, I want to give you a sneak peek into my journey with Copilot in PowerPoint, sharing my initial impressions and discoveries. As I fired …
I recently read Richard Branson’s biography titled “Losing My Virginity,” and I came across an interesting passage about the role of a notebook in an entrepreneur’s life. Branson wrote (quoting from memory): “I never part with my notebook. When I go to a meeting, I jot down key thoughts in …
PowerPoint offers many animations and transitions that are not worth using in the world of professional presentations. Nevertheless, there is one animation, or rather transition, that is truly amazing. It is absolutely the best animation available in any presentation software. It’s called Morph. Today, I’ll show you how to use …
How to approach creating a presentation? Where to start? What steps to take to make it well? That’s what today’s article is about. I will show you what a proper process of creating a presentation from A to Z, in line with recommended standards, looks like. One of the most …
