Improve
Your Presentation Before You Even Start – Get Introduced!
Do you want to look
more polished when you present? Of
course you do! Do you want the
audience to care about your topic?
Yes!
Do you want them to
listen to you? Obviously.
So why not improve your presentation before you even start with a great introduction?
By introduction I mean that little blurb of information that someone else reads before you start your presentation. A lot of presenters don’t think about this important stage-setting step. But a strong introduction can help you present yourself as the polished professional that you are.
Improving Presentation Skills – Lessons Learned
from Conference Backchannels
Social media is changing the way audiences and presenters interact. Many speakers fear unruly audiences who twitter their thoughts while the speaker is still on stage. Don’t be intimidated by what can happen to you. Instead, observe the mistakes of others, and learn what you need to do to survive and thrive the next time you face an audience – and their mobile devices.
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At the Web 2.0 Conference, using a live Twitter stream, audience members revolted against Microsoft researcher Danah Boyd during her presentation. What can we learn from the incident to improve our presentations with our without the Twitter backchannel? Learn 3 mistakes Boyd and others make and how to avoid them.
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Present Your Point More Compellingly – Tell a Story
Far from the bedtime stories of childhood or the pop culture of films, novels and television shows, a business presentation may not seem like the appropriate place for a story. After all, business presentations are where we talk about hard facts. Business presentations are where we let the data influence logical decision-making. Business presentations are no place for a story. Or are they?
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3 Common Errors Made by IT Professionals Using PowerPoint - and How to Correct Them
As many as 15 million man hours are being wasted each day in bad PowerPoint presentations. Before you become another waster of the corporate dollar, consider these 3 common errors of using PowerPoint and how to correct them.
3 Keys to Delivering Successful Sales Presentations
Article from interview with Steven Roddy
Success Strategies for Successful People
Article from interview with Steven Roddy
Success Strategies for Successful People
Getting to Know Your Audience, Prospects, and Clients - 11 Old School and Social Media Ways to Learn More about Audiences, Prospects and Clients
With the free flow of information on the Internet, there are more and more ways to find out about your clients, your prospects or any audience you want to address. Social media has added yet another twist to the equation. But we mustn’t forget the “old school” ways of finding out about our audiences either. Here are eleven ways you can find out more about any audience, prospect or client.
The Eyes Have IT: The Importance of Making Eye Contact for IT Professionals
I had the opportunity to see an executive speaking to a group of employees in a company meeting recently. In listening to him, I felt this executive believed in the message that he was delivering. And despite delivering this same presentation in several different meetings, he spoke with energy and conviction. But there was one element missing from his presentation that would have added to his credibility and furthered his message even more powerfully. That missing element was eye contact.
Top 7 Reasons to Choose Kelly Vandever
7. Kelly is an award winning speaker (which will make you look good).
6. Because of her 20 years of management experience, Kelly brings a perspective to speaking, training and coaching that focuses on building the skills and knowledge of her audience. Management really digs this approach.
5. Kelly has an infectious laugh and a great sense of humor. She most assuredly will laugh at all your jokes.
4. Kelly likes to point out what is good about other’s presentations as well as how to improve them. Participants agree - it’s nice to hear what’s going well too.
3. Kelly believes in delivering practical, meaningful content that audiences can immediately apply, bringing value to your organization.
2. Kelly has worked with both military and civilian people and has relatives in farming, the health sector, the funeral business and the legal fields. Her multi-sector experience means she will adjust easily to your audience.
1. Kelly will work extremely hard to ensure your event is a success.
HIre Kelly Today!
E-mail her at
Kelly.Vandever@CommunicationsForEveryone.com
to check for availability.
Or call 770-597-1108.
