Great job – you have shifted to presenting virtually. But now expectations are shifting. We went from trying to avoid Death by PowerPoint to now also having to avoid Death by Zoom. To stand out, we need to work … READ MORE
Have You Zoom’ed Out?
Conference Presentation Crutches to AVOID
Speaking at a national meeting or conference is about as high stakes as it gets when it comes to presenting. The lights, the big stage, the large audience! To ease nerves and feel prepared, it’s human nature to want to
How to Prepare for Questions When you Don’t know What They Are
Do you feel confident in your presentation content but get weak in the knees when you think about all the possible questions you might be asked to answer?
Do you dread meetings because you know you’ll be expected to answer … READ MORE
If It's January, It's Conference Time!
While going to conferences can be an enjoyable experience, speaking at them can be riddled with nerves, overwhelm, and anticipation. But the big stage does not have to feel intimidating.
The key is to get comfortable with what is less … READ MORE
How Surfing Can Help Your Presentation
Summer is approaching, and like our Trainers, you may be eager to hit the waves. But before you grab your surfboard and venture into the ocean, here’s a question for you:
What do surfing and presenting have in common?
The … READ MORE
4 Strategies to Ensure Your Presentation to Executives is Top Notch
Presenting to leaders or executives is challenging. But you would never know it from the newest member of our team. As part of the interview process for the Training and Development Specialist role, we asked candidates to deliver a 15-minute … READ MORE
3 Strategies to Bring Good Luck to any Presentation
It’s not luck that turns the Chicago River green each year on the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day – it’s a crew of 6 people, 2 boats, 3 flour sifters and 40 pounds of environmentally-friendly orange powder.
As Benjamin Franklin
Will You Stand Out or Get Lost?
After the ball dropped in Times Square, did you craft a list of New Year’s resolutions, or did you skip the practice given how rarely they stick?
Whether you welcomed 2018 with, or sans, resolutions, we all have something in … READ MORE
Managing the Q&A
It’s official – the winter holidays are around the corner.
‘Tis the season when many of us gather to break bread with extended family. I’ve been to family holiday gatherings from 4 to 45 guests. It seems no matter the … READ MORE
Exercise to get (your presentations) in shape!
We know summer is approaching when we see the fitness magazine covers while in line at the grocery store. It is amazing how many one-minute exercises there are that will get you beach ready.
While I have my doubts about … READ MORE