Articles to Improve Your Skills
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Filler Words Are, Like, Ruining Your Presentations
Filler Words In Public Speaking I know you notice when others use them. I know you don’t mean to use them yourself. But those awful filler words have a way of creeping into your presentations the way a family of skunks hides under your front porch. You don’t notice them at first, because they’re so…
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4 Ways You’re Ending Your Business Presentations Wrong
Close a Presentation Effectively You may think your presentations are incredibly well put together; you invest a lot of time into practicing your delivery and you are careful to use body language that sends a positive message to your audience. You know your stuff. You speak confidently. You hook your listeners with an opening that…
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Body Language Doesn’t Lie
The Truth About Body Language When people tell us about their fear of public speaking, we find that what they’re most worried about is giving a bad public speaking performance. They worry about messing up their words, about forgetting what they want to say, or making some other mistake. If you’re one of these people,…
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5 Bad Presentation Habits [Infographic]
Are You Guilty of These Bad Presentation Habits? What makes a bad presentation…well, bad? You’ve heard the saying “There are no small parts, only small actors?” It’s pretty much the same for public speaking: There are no bad presentations, only bad presenters. You can win over any audience talking about any subject when you know…
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Vocal Expression: 7 Tips to Speak With Clarity & Impact
Vocal expression is one of the most important presentation skills because it helps you capture attention, build trust, and connect with your audience. It’s not about having a naturally powerful voice. It’s about learning how to use your voice with purpose. If you are presenting to clients, leading a team meeting, or delivering a keynote…
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Keep Your Energy Going (And Your Audience Interested)
Create Exciting Presentations That Stay Exciting One of the most challenging things about public speaking is maintaining audience engagement. We’ve talked about audience engagement before, and there are a lot of things you can do to make your presentation fun and enjoyable for the people listening. But how do you make it a fun experience for…