When we perform in public, many things can go wrong. Dozens of things, if not hundreds. Some of these things are up to us, and some aren’t. But what’s most important when things don’t go according to plan? There’s one thing, and it’s called: Composure Composure is key in situations …
Boredom eliminated Ever since smartphones appeared in our hands, we stopped getting bored. Yes, just a few years ago, at train stations, airports, and doctor’s waiting rooms, you could find people who… contemplated. Today, we don’t have to. With the widespread use of smartphones, boredom has disappeared from our lives. …
Most business presentations require detailed argumentation supported by numeric data. Tables and charts seem indispensable. But is this enough to persuade your recipients to your point of view? The Chart Gems Tables and charts are indispensable elements of every business presentation. There’s no doubt about that. But which form …
Demosthenes was considered to be one of the greatest orators of ancient Athens. He was known for his moving speeches calling the citizens of Athens to resist the growing power of Philip of Macedon. His famous speeches against the tyrant of the north, called “The Philippics,” are a model of …
Are animations in presentations helpful or harmful? If you’re creating a presentation and wondering if you should use animations to make it more interesting, think twice. Presentations that contain animations to make them look cooler only annoy the audience. So, when are animations in presentations actually helpful? In 2002, professors …
Are you achieving your goals? Do you stick to your New Year’s resolutions? Do you actually see those plans through? Statistics prove that most of us don’t. After the first week of the new year, 25% of people give up on their plans. 36% give up after one month. 54% …
If you’re wondering how to improve the online presentations you make from the comfort of your home, I have one tip for you: invest in a good quality microphone. Better sound quality will guarantee that your audience’s listening comfort grows exponentially. It’s a big step towards gaining more of your …
Are you creating a PowerPoint presentation and wondering how much text should be on the slides? The shortest answer: the least, the better. The honest answer: It depends. The longer answer is below. Indeed, there shouldn’t be a lot of text on the slides in your presentation. Since you will …
What differentiates an effective presentation from an ineffective one? We remember some presentations for years, while we forget others right after they’re over (or want to forget them as soon as possible). Some presentations make us gasp in awe, while others make us yawn. Here is my subjective recipe for …
Ok, it’s time for me to admit the truth: I don’t hate bullet points. In fact, I even use them sometimes. What’s even worse, I sometimes tell my students to use them! That’s an unpardonable sin in the eyes of other presentation experts. So, why do I do it? See, …
