5 ways to reduce PowerPoint overload From the Gee Whiz blog Bored by 50-slide presentations that drone on, bullet by bullet, slide by slide? Having a hard time keeping audience interest in your point. Then start practicing these five research-based techniques for reducing PowerPoint overload:1. Write a clear headline that explains main idea of each […]
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Warning: bureaucracy at work is hazardous to your health
As if there isn't enough to worry about, two Concordia University researchers have identified another pervasive workplace hazard: "bureaucratic organizations are bad for our health." Read on … work
Behind the magic curtain Next week Steve Jobs of Apple will grab media attention with another simple-looking stage show. Mike Evangelist tells the insider secrets of his gruelling preparation From The Guardian If the chief executive of Cadbury-Schweppes speaks at a conference, or Nike's boss introduces a new kind of trainer, you might expect to […]
How to Get a Standing Ovation from Guy Kawasaki When I started public speaking in about 1986, I was deathly afraid of public speaking--for one thing, working for the division run by Steve Jobs was hugely intimidating: How could you possibly compete with Steve? It's taken me twenty years to get comfortable at it. I […]
Take Actions Now.
Anything you want to accomplish will only be done by bold and decisive action. Wishing won't bring it about. Neither will dreaming. Read on ... goal setting, success, self improvement
Speech Making Success Tip: One of the most powerful tools in public speaking is to be believable. One of the ways to achieve this is to use open body language. It communicates openness and sincerity. speeches, public speaking
Build your Memory
You already have an excellent memory. You just don't know how to use it! BULD YOUR MEMORY - The site that unleashes the incredible hidden potential of YOUR memory! By Mark S. D'Arcy memory, self improvement, success
Tom Peters on Great Presentations I'm going to add some stuff to my "PE56" list, thanks to your Comments. But let me begin with something that may be personal: Why I use PowerPoint. You say, "Hey Tom, you're the guru." I say that my conclusions are much more credible when I back them up with […]
Creativity :: Change of Scenery
From Braingle If your mind is feeling particularly stuffy, go for a short walk. Mild exercise helps gets your blood flowing and gives your mind a little more energy. It's easy for the mind to get stuck on one thought and be unable to let it go. Getting outside in the fresh air will help […]
An Effective Style To Use In Public Speaking: Audience Participation By: James Masterson An effective public speaker should be able to utilize devices that will be able to capture the attention of the audience. One effective means for them to give you that much needed interest is this: get them to go on stage. Make […]
