By Jeff Leshay How do you feel when you’re asked to give a presentation? Does this fill you with positive energy, or does it spark a tense, uneasy feeling in your gut? If the thought of presenting gives you the jitters, you can count yourself among the majority of people who fear public speaking,…… Continue reading Fear Not! You CAN Manage Those Presentation Jitters and Start Strong
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AS A PR-ESENTER, NEVER BE BORING
By Tim Conway During past decade as Adjunct Faculty at Roosevelt and DePaul universities, I’ve been periodic judge for small group presentations. Conclusion: Most teams give weak last-class presentations. Main reasons for snoozzzzzzzer talks: Too many cluttered slides (excess copy/data); lack of cohesion/flow/imagination; minimal rehearsal. Solutions: Try proven speaking techniques: Ask surprising question or “wow statement/statistic” up front…… Continue reading AS A PR-ESENTER, NEVER BE BORING