Category Archives: Presentations/Speeches

11 Deadly Sins of Public Speakers and Presenters (Pt. 1)

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

A colleague the other day expressed hope that all the attention to TED talks would inspire people to become better presenters. I hope so, because I still see a lot of people making the same old mistakes in their presentations. … Continue reading →

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5 Lessons from The Great Gatsby School of Writing

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

If you should ever fall out of love with writing, read a little F. Scott Fitzgerald. That will surely rekindle the flames. I’ve been reading The Great Gatsby in preparation for this week’s film premiere. There’s nothing like re-reading a … Continue reading →

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The Myth of Body Language

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

For the longest time, I thought the subject of body language was a bunch of BS. Then I talked to an expert and realized that it’s not body language that’s BS, but most people’s ideas about body language. That is, … Continue reading →

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3 Quick Tips for Presenters and Public Speakers

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

I love public speaking. I spoke to a couple of groups of college students this week and it was a lot of fun. (And if it’s not fun, why do it?) Here are some quick tips that came to mind. … Continue reading →

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Do People Text While You Talk? Maybe It’s Not Them, It’s You

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

Business presenters often complain about the sight of audience members texting and tweeting away while they speak. I choose to see it as a challenge instead of an annoyance. First, let’s be clear: distracted audiences are nothing new. I remember … Continue reading →

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Cut Your Writing to the Bone: 6 Tips

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

Editing your own material is one of the hardest things for a writer to do. And it is a must-have skill in this attention span-challenged age. I was reminded of this as I prepare a couple of upcoming speeches. “Where … Continue reading →

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