Audience brains need structure when you speak in public What's one thing that your audience really needs from you when you speak in public? A structure. It's so important to give them a clear order for your content. Our brains are pattern-making machines. We're constantly scanning new information for patterns which we can relate to our … [Read more...]
9 Mistakes Presenters Make
9 Mistakes Presenters Make Do you want to be a more dynamic presenter? You will be if you avoid these frequent mistakes. I've discussed all of these ideas in previous articles, but thought it was worth clustering them together for a 'common mistakes' overview. 1. Forgetting the WIIFM filter One of the most common mistakes that presenters make … [Read more...]
What to do When your Negative Voice Gatecrashes your Presentation
Have you ever had the experience while presenting of looking out at the audience and seeing only a sea of blank faces? You look at them and immediately get discouraged; the negative self-talk kicks in: "John looks bored, this must be really bad" or "that woman's just looked at her watch again...I'd better speed up!" (which is usually a bad move, as … [Read more...]