Our attention span has fallen to 8 seconds, according to studies cited by Microsoft Canada. Goldfish reportedly have a longer attention span than us! So, what does this mean for your next presentation? Every second counts.
Here are two tips … READ MORE
With the 2016 U.S. Presidential campaigns reaching a fever pitch, candidates are teeing up to face off in a series of primary and general election debates. The pre-debate research, coaching, and rehearsals are intense. No candidate wants to repeat Nixon’s … READ MORE
“People who know what they’re talking about don’t need PowerPoint.” – Steve Jobs
7 minutes. The attention span of a typical audience lasts about 7 minutes before you run the risk of losing them. You might get 10 minutes if … READ MORE
This month we shared how Lee Cronin solved four presentation challenges and created presentation magic through the use of questions.
We thought it might be helpful to provide you with a few go-to questions that can easily create that same … READ MORE
Whether you’re using questions to engage your audience during your opening, or posing rhetorical questions during your presentation to keep your audience engaged, questions can be a savvy presenter’s best friends. Lee Cronin, a professor of chemistry, nanoscience, and chemical … READ MORE
One question we are often asked is, “When is it okay to use humor in a presentation?” Humor can help bring the energy up in the room, but to help you be sure it will benefit your presentation, we bring … READ MORE
In one of our monthly tips, we shared the success story of Bryan Stevenson. After giving his 20 minute presentation, his TED audience was moved to donate one million dollars to his cause – and he made his presentation … READ MORE
The business world has been exposed to just about every PowerPoint template there is. The fact is, PowerPoint slides are beginning to replace the presenter. But, people don’t buy ideas or products from PowerPoint slides. People are persuaded by people. … READ MORE
Steve Jobs once said…
“You’ve got to start with the customer experience and work back towards the technology—not the other way around.”
Great advice for virtual presenters as well, especially as webinars become more and more popular.
Think about it.
Think about the last virtual presentation you attended as an audience member. Did it engage you or did it become background noise as you checked your inbox?
Or worse yet, did it inspire the reaction you see here?
If you