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It’s one of the worst feelings in the world. You have to stand up before a group of people and give a talk, but you have no idea what you’re going to say and nothing is working. Sooner or later, we all face that situation. Review this list to diagnose your problem and find a solution that pulls your presentation out of your mind so you can share it with your audience. Continue reading →

According to legend, all it takes to become an eloquent speaker and get the “gift of gab” is to kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle in Ireland. Naturally, Blarney Castle was on my must-visit list during my 2006 trip to the Emerald Isle. And what I learned at Blarney Castle is a cautionary tale about becoming a better speaker and improving your presentation skills. Continue reading →

The best movies engage and entrance the audience. You can achieve the same level of connection in your next business presentation by incorporating some lessons from the movies. When the Wall Street Journal recently published a list of the 15 … Continue reading →

Do you remember the last time you gave a talk? How did you start your presentation? Did you open with an entertaining story, a startling statistic or a well tailored humorous anecdote? No matter how you begin your remarks, your presentation actually starts the moment you are introduced to your audience. Make it work to your advantage. Continue reading →