The opening of a presentation should create a positive first impression.  The closing should provide a lasting final impact.  Key Points Leave a positive lasting impression Persuade with logic Inspire with emotion Be brief Build to a crescendo so your…

Most airplane difficulties occur at two critical points: take-off and landing. The same is often true of presentations. A strong opening will create additional confidence and is an opportunity to make an immediate positive first impression. Key Points: Get favorable…

Many people are terrified of speaking in front of a group and experience a great deal of public speaking anxiety. Many of us can accomplish it, but feel a certain amount of fear and stress.  Speaking in front of groups…

4 Tips Delivering an Effective Digital Presentation Whether you are persuading colleagues, selling a client or energizing a team, the power of your presentation makes the difference between success and failure. And some of the newest instruments in your toolbox…

Your third opportunity for new work habits concerns your attitude control. When you get your work attitudes under control, every other aspect of your work improves. Try to implement these attitude-control concepts to streamline your work habits. 1. Connect with…

Getting Rid of the Stress of Public Speaking Many people are terrified of speaking in front of a group. Many of us can accomplish it, but feel a certain amount of fear and stress. Speaking in front of groups does…

It takes time and practice to improve your interpersonal skills. Many of the skills may take time for you to adopt; however, there are also some quick techniques that you can use to start to make things easier almost immediately….

Since its publication in 1936 years the rock-solid, time tested advice in Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People has carried countless individuals up the ladder of success in their business and personal lives. Carnegie has touched the…

Prepare, prepare, prepare. You can never be too prepared to present. Knowing your presentation through and through can help boost your confidence while easing your fear and anxiety. Preparation does not just include knowing what you are going to say,…

It doesn’t matter what your career is, sooner or later you are going to be responsible for giving presentations. If you are moving up the ladder in your profession, at some point, you will be managing a team, giving project…