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Four Gender-Specific Presentation Blunders

In the interest of advancing further research, I submit these very common blunders, and give you the tools you need to prevent them. Most Common Presentation Skills Blunders: MEN 1. Guys, you wander aimlessly too much. Move with purpose ONLY. Pacing or shuffling weaken your delivery and your ... Read more about Four Gender-Specific Presentation Blunders

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Does Smiling Help or Hurt Presenters?

The actual answer to this question, based upon many studies and years of research, is “it depends.” How Smiling Helps The act of smiling changes our brain chemistry for the better. An authentic smile can: Boost mood and confidence by increasing serotonin, norepinephrine and endorphins ... Read more about Does Smiling Help or Hurt Presenters?

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The 12 Most Persuasive Words in the English Language

All effective presentations change the ways people think or act. Think about it—even if you are “just” presenting data, you’re doing it for a reason. You want people to use the data to change something! Every effective presentation persuades the listener. Certain words persuade people more ... Read more about The 12 Most Persuasive Words in the English Language

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Stand and Deliver!

Excellent presenter Andy Eklund, a presentation skills expert, tells us: “The vast majority of people are at least 50% less dynamic when sitting down, because their body movements are halved ... and perhaps as much as 75% because everything else is restricted too. It's more difficult to breath properly, which means ... Read more about Stand and Deliver!

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Present With Purpose

Before you present: Clarifying the purpose helps you avoid a data-dump. You will design your presentation with a focused viewpoint and avoid excess content. Because you are designing more efficiently, you save tons of time and energy. As you present: By stating your presentation’s purpose in the ... Read more about Present With Purpose

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The Most Important Tool for Successful Meetings

Do you wish you ran better meetings? By using an outcome based agenda, you will experience an immediate, extraordinary improvement. What is an Outcome-Based Agenda? Put simply, an outcome-based agenda is a plan that states “what will have changed” by the end of the meeting. You, the meeting ... Read more about The Most Important Tool for Successful Meetings

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3 Rules for Excellent Presentations

I was excited to find John Medina’s great book, Brain Rules, in the San Francisco airport bookstore in 2009. The book is incredibly readable and valuable to trainers and presenters. I was thrilled most of all to see that Medina provides research to support 3 rules I’ve shared in my Train the Trainer ... Read more about 3 Rules for Excellent Presentations

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Sharpen Your Training Brain

As a trainer, do you struggle mentally as you develop a new course? Are you ever “stuck” when you try to think of ways to improve your class? There is a scientifically sound way to boost your brain power, pick up your energy, and improve your focus as a trainer. Although it’s very complicated ... Read more about Sharpen Your Training Brain

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Presentation Skills: How to Prevent “Drowning”

These skills will keep you afloat. There are many parallels between swimming in open water (the English call it "wild swimming") and giving a great presentation. These skills will keep you afloat, no matter how choppy the water. Note: This is an abridged version of a popular 2007 article. 1 ... Read more about Presentation Skills: How to Prevent “Drowning”

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