Many of us have been thrust into the wonderful world online meetings. If you're new to hosting online meetings, you might be eating into your time by helping people to connect to the audio, putting up with someone's barking dog, or explaining how to do screen sharing, among other things. The pros … [Read more...] about Tips for hosting online meetings
5 mistakes to avoid during online meetings
Like many of you, I've ditched in-person meetings for virtual ones during the coronavirus crisis. In my case, it's just more of what I've been doing all along. For others I've been meeting with, it's all brand new. Here are five mistakes I've seen (and made) during online meetings. Some seem like … [Read more...] about 5 mistakes to avoid during online meetings
Weird room setup kills Presenter View
During a presentation, the Presenter View can be a real help! You get to read your notes and see what slides are coming up next, while the audience sees only the slides. Usually, if you're presenting off a laptop or desktop computer, you can make the Presenter View visible on your screen while … [Read more...] about Weird room setup kills Presenter View
Who’s the real star of your presentation?
Giving a presentation in front of an audience, especially a large one, can be a real rush! There you are, center stage, performing and being the center of attention. But should you take advantage of the spotlight by talking about yourself and your achievements? The audience is the … [Read more...] about Who’s the real star of your presentation?
Creating a cool animated title slide
Presenters often overlook a valuable opportunity to connect with their audience: their title slides. Title slides are usually displayed long before the start of a presentation and they can be be very effective billboards...if you design them well. Before ZZZZZZZZZZZZ...snork! Wha...what? I'm … [Read more...] about Creating a cool animated title slide
How to quiet an audience so you can start talking
You're about to speak to a large group of people and you're excited! You take the stage, get behind the mic, and wait for a hush to settle over the crowd. But what if they keep on talking and don't notice you're about to begin your speech? Here are three ways you can get people to stop … [Read more...] about How to quiet an audience so you can start talking
The top 3 presentation tips for researchers and scientists
Recently, one of my newsletter subscribers asked me a question on behalf of his son, who's working on a Master's degree in genetics. By his own admission, he needs to make "better, more impactful presentations." I'm glad he asked, because knowing one has a problem is the first step in solving … [Read more...] about The top 3 presentation tips for researchers and scientists