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What you need to know before your first presentation

July 9, 2009

Giving your first presentation or speech is daunting. I’ve worked with many new presenters and here’s the advice that has made the most difference to them.
1. Content is king
Your audience is there for what you are going to say. Not how you say it.
This is good news for you as a new speaker. That’s because [...]

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How to go from good presenter to great presenter

October 21, 2008

There is one thing that will take you from being a good presenter to becoming a great presenter.
I’ve recently returned from 5 weeks travelling overseas. The first week back in New Zealand we ran a one-day presentation skills course. This is routine stuff for me. I’ve delivered the same material two to three times a [...]

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Quiz: Are you a winger or a stickler?

September 16, 2008

Is finding the right balance between structure and spontaneity a problem for you? Here’s a quiz:
1. How much preparation do you do before a presentation?
a. I think through the basic ideas in my head and jot down a few keywords.
b. I plan carefully the main message I want to get across and then structure supporting [...]

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What can you learn about presenting from Seth Godin?

May 24, 2008

To read a Seth Godin book is to have ideas sparked in your head on every page. Can he do the same in a presentation?
I’m going to look at a presentation he delivered at TED. Have a watch and then read my analysis for what you can learn about presenting from Seth.
My emphasis is on [...]