Can you imagine a John Grisham novel beginning with, “Hi, my name is John Grisham. The name of my book is The Firm”? Or Bruce Springsteen starting a concert with, “I’m Bruce Springsteen, and tonight I thought I’d sing you … READ MORE
PowerPoint: When to Use It, When to Lose It
It’s 9:00 a.m. Monday morning. You’re about to hear a 10-minute report from your manager. He begins his comments on cue. At the same time, he launches a 22-slide PowerPoint. You start to struggle. Where should you focus your attention? … READ MORE
Nervousness: Your Secret Ally in Presenting
If you get nervous before presenting, you’re normal. Studies show that 85% of people have some form of jitters or stage fright when approaching the spotlight.
The good news is, nervousness can be a powerful ally. Viewed from this perspective, … READ MORE