When I was in school, giving a presentation to the class was one of the most stressful experiences of my life. I could understand why many people would rank this as worse than the fear of dying. But there were a few things that shifted my perspective. First, as I took years of piano lessons, I had occasion to play at recitals. Stressful as these experiences were, I learned that MY perception was much different than the listeners'. They weren't nearly as critical as I was upon myself. … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Making Your Point
By November 10, 2010
Following are 5 quicks tips for making your point: (1) be direct, (2) be consistent, (3) reinforce the message, (4) help people remember the message, and (5) be done. Take a look at the videos from the TED conferences. They tend to have so much impact because they're short, they convey the presenter's personality, and they're quite diverse. … [Read more...]
Giving an Engaging Presentation
By October 20, 2010
They say that many people fear public speaking more than death. I used to be that way, back in school, but I discovered that there's a secret. In school, I was convinced that others in the classroom were there to berate and belittle me. Let's face it, that was true to a large extent. … [Read more...]
