Presentations

Putting together a presentation can be fun, be it a PowerPoint presentation or any other platform, but if you are doing a business presentation, then everything changes. It becomes less about enjoying yourself and more about coming off as professional and stirring an audience’s emotional… continue reading

Ever notice how some people start a sentence with “The fact is … ” or “I know for a fact … ” but it quickly becomes evident that they are merely offering their opinion? They may speak with passion and conviction, but it’s obvious that… continue reading

A business plan is like a road map for your business. This very important document will pretty much make bankers or investors choose to go with you and your business or run for the hills. Writing a business plan will take time and will not… continue reading

A young friend of mine was giving her first presentation in her first professional role. When she was still on the opening slide, a senior executive asked a question. The question threw her off, and she never got back on track–at least not in the… continue reading

I recently attended a dinner meeting whose featured speaker told about her life in a foreign country. Her story inspired everyone, but her slides frustrated and confused us. You can easily avoid her presentation faults, pleasing your audience, if you recognize the problems and make a few… continue reading