Two simple words can undermine your messages and set people up to think less of what you're saying. Yet people use these filler words all the time. The Two Words The two words are "I/I'm" and "just." As in "I just want to say that…""I just thought that…""I'm just a…" Whenever I hear people … [Read more...] about Two filler words that damage your credibility
3 Ways to Succeed at Remote Networking
If the pandemic has taught us one thing, it's that people can actually network effectively online! If remote networking events are how you meet new clients, contacts, and potential employers, the way you participate can mean the difference between getting those all-important follow-up meetings and … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Succeed at Remote Networking
Top 3 ways to help people remember what you told them
Over time, people forget what they've learned unless they consciously review it. So if you want your audiences to remember what they learned, you need to make it easy for them. Here's how to help people remember what you told them during your presentations long after the fact! The science behind … [Read more...] about Top 3 ways to help people remember what you told them
How to communicate with your clients
When I was Cubmaster of Pack 12 Hubbardston, I needed to communicate a lot of information to the Scouts and their families. They needed to know when we were meeting, what they needed to bring, where we were going to be, and how they should prepare. Here's a list of the ways I got the word … [Read more...] about How to communicate with your clients
Tech check? Yes, please!
Many times, we're asked to present using someone else's platform. Maybe you're a Zoom expert who needs to use Microsoft Teams for the first time. Or maybe GoToWebinar's your jam, but your client uses BlueJeans. How do you get up to speed with a new platform before showtime? Tech checks, that's … [Read more...] about Tech check? Yes, please!
Do you use big words to sound smart? Knock it off!
Last week I was talking with a girl, maybe 12 years old, who dropped a big word during the conversation. It seemed like she might've been doing it to see if I knew what it meant. I'll give her a pass since she's young, but there's no excuse for a grown-up like you do do this when you're … [Read more...] about Do you use big words to sound smart? Knock it off!
The Virtual 2020 Presentation Summit Was Amazing!
The Presentation Summit is the premier conference for presentation designers. (What, you didn't think we had a club? Think again!) Every year, it attracts people from all over the world who gather together to geek out about presentation design and to learn from the industry's heavy hitters, such as … [Read more...] about The Virtual 2020 Presentation Summit Was Amazing!
Keeping that human touch as a remote presenter
As presenters, we need to be sure that our audience is always engaged. We want to see that people are interested in what we have to say and that they understand our messages. Although it can be a little tougher to do this when we're presenting online, it can be done. In fact, if you want your … [Read more...] about Keeping that human touch as a remote presenter