Comments on: Six ways to take charge of what your audience remembers

By: carol deacon

carol deacon — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:34:48 +0000

very clear and concise articles, very helpful points that helped me to compile my presentation.

By: Kevin Kane

Kevin Kane — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 20:30:03 +0000

“Adding interesting photos which are related but not directly relevant to the information being taught, interferes with learning.”

That’s a powerful lesson. When you find an interesting photo that is somewhat related to your point, it’s tempting to use the photo. But if it only adds visual distraction or confusion, it’s better to use a neutral background.

Good article.

By: How to stop worrying about forgetting what you want to say

How to stop worrying about forgetting what you want to say — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 07:37:02 +0000

[...] one thing that is really important for you to say is called the key message of your presentation. It makes life easier for you because you know there’s only one thing you [...]

By: How to prepare a Pecha Kucha presentation : Speaking about Presenting

How to prepare a Pecha Kucha presentation : Speaking about Presenting — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:10:16 +0000

[...] get that this is not a standard business presentation where you would have a key message supported by three points. But nevertheless I think there should be a theme which ties it all [...]

By: Toastmasters public speaking : Speaking about Presenting

Toastmasters public speaking : Speaking about Presenting — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:28:48 +0000

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By: Presentation preparation : Speaking about Presenting

Presentation preparation : Speaking about Presenting — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:56:48 +0000

[...] one thing should be crafted into a clear and memorable Key Message . It should be easy for you to say and easy for your audience to grasp and remember. Here’s [...]

By: Cognitive Psychologist

Cognitive Psychologist — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:17:20 +0000

Great article with concrete ideas I’m going to implement for my next presentation. Thank you.

Minor point: The tendency to remember the first thing presented is called the “Primacy Effect” (rather than “Primary Effect”).

By: Six Minutes

Six Minutes — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:38:15 +0000

Best Public Speaking Articles: Weekly Review [2008-06-28]…

Every Saturday, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere. Topics featured this week include:

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speaking you need to do before your presentation;
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