A few well-told stories will resonate with your audience long after your slide deck has faded from view. Here are 6 simple storytelling techniques that will make your sales presentations better…
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Six unique business presentation ideas that will help you steer clear of sleep-inducing bullet point slides and instead offer your audience something that is unique, engaging and memorable…
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Time management is essential during a presentation. You want to avoid going off topic and stick to the time slot given to deliver an engaging presentation.
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All presenters know that good presentation eye contact is important for an engaged audience. This vital connection can give the presenter immediate feedback from the audience; are they listening, excited, interested or bored. With good presentation preparation you will be able to avoid a bored audience, deliver an engaging presentation and be prepared to close that important sale.
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You want your presentation to be remembered by your audience and you want them to take action. Here are some tips on how to structure your presentation so that it is memorable and results in action.
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We commonly believe PowerPoint was launched by Microsoft almost 30 years ago - right? Wrong. It was invented by a Scot called James Pillans more than 200 years ago...
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Exceptional delivery really helps the audience remember your message. Sadly, too many presentations fail through two crucial stages being skipped: 'practice' and 'rehearsal'...
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This principle says that redundant information interferes with learning and material being retained in long term memory. Giving people more information, does not necessarily increase their ability to remember the key learning points.
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This principle is to all about choosing the best mode for communicating your message. Generally speaking people prefer to listen to a well-illustrated presentation than read an explanation – even if both use similar illustrations...
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Good speakers need to be both heard and understood. Being heard is a question of volume and being understood concerns articulation - and a wine bottle cork can help you with the latter...
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This principle says that close synchronicity between what you say (narration) and what you show (supporting graphics) helps audience members remember your message.
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There is an increasing demand for good, HD video. Converting your PowerPoint presentations into HD video is reasonably straight forward. That said, many people are often left feeling frustrated with their results.
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This principle, known as Spacial Contiguity, simply says that words and illustrations relating to one another are better understood if positioned close together...
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Using multiple media greatly increases audience retention - so, if you're think of making a speech, you ought to seriously consider illustrating it...
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Use these seven design principles in your documents and presentations, and you won't go far wrong...
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So you have an idea of what makes a successful presentation, but what are the things you should avoid? Here're three things you ought not to be doing...
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Too many presenters spend the duration of their presentation standing in the exact same spot. By using the whole stage you have the ability to engage your audience and help them to visualise your message...
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Timing is as important as content. Your pitch may be perfect, but get your timing wrong and people will remember less of your message.
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When it comes to presentation software, we often get asked the question "Which is better: PowerPoint or Prezi?". The answer isn't a simple "yes" or "no"...
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PowerPoint is an excellent tool when used correctly. Follow these tips to ensure your presentation is remembered and results in you winning more business...
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