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Can we make ourselves appear (authentically) smarter?

Posted by By Meghan Dotter November 1, 2018Posted inDelivery, Meetings
Presentations and meetings can cause cause anxiety. We worry about how our audience, whether strangers or colleagues, might perceive our intelligence and abilities. These fears are not baseless; how we…
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Amy Schumer, Presentation Icon

Posted by By Meghan Dotter November 1, 2018Posted inAsk the Expert, Delivery, Meetings

Comedian Amy Schumer seems to be everywhere.  Her “Trainwreck” movie with Judd Apatow follows the end of her third Comedy Central

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Think again before opening that PPT file, reason #37

Posted by By presentingadmin November 1, 2018Posted inDelivery, Meetings

Presentation software works best when combining visuals with text.

If you’re only using text, reconsider whether a PPT is the best medium for your message.

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Are you plagued by the voice quiver? Here’s help.

Posted by By Meghan Dotter November 1, 2018Posted inDelivery, Meetings

For some of us, speaking up in a meeting or asking a question in front of a large audience can be kind of a big deal. As we’re formulating our thoughts

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“We need a presentation on . . .”

Posted by By Meghan Dotter November 1, 2018Posted inAsk the Expert, Delivery

Welcome to the Present Better blog, a forum to share what works (and what doesn’t) when developing, designing and delivering

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Respect your audience’s time by not talking about it

Posted by By Meghan Dotter November 1, 2018Posted inDelivery, Messages

If you give your audience a preview of what you’ll cover, you’re helping them follow along.  If you warn them that  “there’s a lot to go through,”

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3 phrases to diffuse tense Q&A sessions

Posted by By Meghan Dotter November 1, 2018Posted inDelivery

Presenters either enjoy the Q&A session, or would rather do away with it altogether.

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The Conference Call We’ve All Been On. . .

Posted by By presentingadmin November 1, 2018Posted inDelivery, Webinars

This YouTube clip from Tripp & Tyler is a humorous take on the frustrating reality of conference calls. What can we do to remove some of the biggest annoyances

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How to prepare for a presentation to the Board of Directors

Posted by By Meghan Dotter November 1, 2018Posted inAsk the Expert, Delivery

Developing an effective presentation requires an understanding of our audience. What do they know, and what do they want to know?

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Radio Host Turned Presenter Extraordinaire

Posted by By Meghan Dotter November 1, 2018Posted inAsk the Expert, Delivery

Meet David Saltzman, a communications expert and former insurance industry and association executive who has given more than 1000 presentations

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