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2024-02-07 20:38
We are almost a quarter of a century into this millennium, and Effective Presentations is gearing up for a transformative year.
The days of passive presentations are behind us. Scripted a… Read More
2023-10-17 16:44
In our fast-paced and ever-changing world, the power of effective communication remains crucial. Whether you find yourself presenting at a business conference, teaching a class, or inspiring… Read More
2023-08-30 00:03
Communication is at the core of any business venture
Our Corporate Communication Training program will empower your employees with the skills, tools, and techniques to communicate confide… Read More
2023-06-03 21:24
In a world where everyone is eager to speak, we often forget the true power of listening. Active listening, the art of fully engaging in a conversation and understanding the speaker’s… Read More
2023-05-27 19:24
Communication is the lifeblood of leadership. Effective communication lies at the core of successful leadership, enabling leaders to inspire, motivate, and guide their teams toward shared go… Read More
2023-05-02 19:19
PowerPoint has become widely used in fields such as business and education as a tool for creating presentations. However, not all PowerPoint presentations are equally effective. To deliver a… Read More
2023-05-02 19:19
PowerPoint has become a ubiquitous tool for presentations in various fields, from business to education. However, not all PowerPoint presentations are created equal. To deliver a compelling… Read More
2023-04-21 20:25
In March 2020, our world shifted on a scale no one could comprehend. With the onset of a global pandemic, everyone: businesses, families, friends, doctor appointments, support groups… Read More
2023-03-15 18:32
Yes, even professional presenters need help!
My mother’s presentation reflections upon retirement, I wish you were there!
A successful businesswoman, my mother, confided in me th… Read More
2023-02-14 19:15
Valentine’s Day got me thinking this year…. One of the core definitions of love is that we put others’ needs above our own. Some experts have said that we, as human beings… Read More
2022-12-13 18:41
Many people think that only extroverts can be great public speakers. They think, “if you’re good at talking in general, you’ll be good at speaking to a crowd, right?”… Read More
2022-08-25 19:52
In recent years I’ve learned a lot about the importance culture plays in an overall business. Throughout a 20+ year career in business leadership, I’ve had the opportunity to exp… Read More
2022-07-16 19:46
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the potential lifetime earnings of an individual with a bachelor’s degree versus someone without is over $1M higher. If we break that down over a 4… Read More
2022-05-05 16:36
LinkedIn now commands a staggering 800+ million users in more than 200 countries. It is arguably the top destination for professionals worldwide to network with other professionals for multi… Read More
2022-04-10 22:31
I feel anxiety building deep within my gut. Matzie is talking again. She repeats herself as an unrelenting barrage of words flows from her mouth. Glancing at Aaron, he appears to be checking… Read More
2022-02-12 20:05
Far too often, we do not “filter” what we say, and in turn, what we mean can get jumbled. This can sometimes be sign that we need to work on our Emotional intelligence.
Emotio… Read More
2021-11-03 20:14
We’ve all been there—you’ve worked hard on your presentation and you know it like the back of your hand. But when the moment comes to begin that presentation, you aren&rsqu&hell…Read More
2021-08-10 08:37
We’ve all been there—you’ve worked hard on your presentation and you know it like the back of your hand. But when the moment comes to begin that presentation, you aren&rsqu&hell…Read More
2021-01-07 17:40
A Good Business Presentation Starts Strong
If there’s one thing 2020 has taught us, it’s just how important effective communication is to the health and sustainability of a bu… Read More
2020-10-29 17:50
Introverts: Working From Home Works
If someone had told us five years ago that 40 percent (or more) of the American labor force would be working from home in 2020, I don’t know that w… Read More
2020-10-16 19:42
Authentic Communication in a Pandemic World
The challenge to be an effective communicator in our COVID-19 pandemic world is not as much about what you say but getting people to listen.
I… Read More
2020-10-07 19:01
By now, most of us are used to carrying on with socializing, going to school, or going to work via video conferencing software. Whether you use Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, or other programs, y… Read More
2020-06-05 20:01
The Value of Storytelling
Research has shown that messages delivered through a story can be as much as 22 times more memorable than facts alone. That’s because wrapping facts and figu… Read More
2020-04-15 16:32
Tips on CARE-ful Communication
In this video address, we give an update on how Effective Presentations is responding to the unique needs of our clients. Here are the deeper insi… Read More
2020-03-03 19:18
Business Communication Relies on Active Listening Stephen R. Covey said: “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” Everyone… Read More
2020-01-09 10:25
The Power of The Elevator Pitch Everyone’s heard of them, and maybe you know you need one, but you still haven’t taken the time to create the perfect elevator pitch. Everyone&rsq&hell…Read More
2019-12-27 19:25
The Importance of First Impressions You’ve probably heard the saying “You never get a second chance to make a good first impression,” and it’s certainly true when it… Read More
2019-11-05 19:18
Keep Your Interview Skills Sharp Research shows that as much as 92% of the population fears at least one aspect of the interview process. From “trick” questions to incomplete ans… Read More
2019-09-13 21:00
Darth Vader and the Virtual Meeting Back in 1980, George Lucas and his production company, Lucasfilm, released a little movie by the name of The Empire Strikes Back. Maybe you’ve heard… Read More
2019-09-04 20:47
How To Be A Leader Whether you’re the newbie in the office or a seasoned employee with tenure, learning how to be a leader will positively impact your business life in many ways. Maybe… Read More
2019-07-26 21:34
Why Effective Communication Is the Most Important Soft Skill Humans are built for connection. Whether that connection is brief (asking a sales associate for a price), constant (bonding with… Read More
2019-07-05 22:32
Are you communicating effectively with Co-workers? One of your most important audiences is co-workers. You are communicating to every co-worker in yourvicinity, sending both verbal and non-v… Read More
2019-05-16 20:12
Introvert and Extrovert Misconceptions When you think of an amazing public speaker, you probably picture a charismatic, charming, engaging individual who can drive their point across with ea… Read More
2019-03-08 20:52
Align Your Types of Communication Any time you engage with another person, there are two types of communication at play: your voice, which is sending a verbal message, and your body language… Read More
2019-02-12 21:24
Speak From The Heart, Right From the Beginning You know that the first few minutes of your talk are crucial. It’s in this small window of time that you’ll either captivate your a… Read More
2018-12-19 20:27
Staying in Touch Through Phone Meetings As your business grows and your client base expands, you’re probably finding it challenging to meet with everyone face-to-face. How do you maint… Read More
2018-10-26 19:23
PowerPoint Presentations Don’t Have To Be Awful Using a PowerPoint presentation or one created with Google Slides to convey your message is a great way to enhance your presentation wit… Read More
2018-07-10 20:03
Performance Anxiety Got Your Tongue? Being able to speak with confidence in front of the camera and set aside your performance anxiety isn’t something that comes naturally to most peop… Read More
2018-06-03 19:09
A Great Sales Pitch Starts with Effective Communication A good sales pitch can be used almost anywhere: in business presentations, at conferences and networking events, on the telephone, or… Read More
2018-04-22 20:42
Public Speaking Anxiety Isn’t The Same for Everyone If you had to paint a picture of your fear of public speaking, what would it look like? A troll? An eerie shadow? A dark cloud hover… Read More
2017-11-10 17:57
Why Is Getting Presentation Feedback So Important? Collecting presentation feedback is probably low on your list of priorities, especially if you’re terrified of public speaking and no… Read More
2017-09-23 09:25
Presentation Disasters Happen All The Time There’s an old saying that goes: “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” Translation: I don’t care who you are… Read More
2017-08-10 11:48
Filler Words In Public Speaking I know you notice when others use them. I know you don’t mean to use them yourself. But those awful filler words have a way of creeping into your presen… Read More
2017-07-18 18:07
Close a Presentation Effectively You may think your presentations are incredibly well put together; you invest a lot of time into practicing your delivery and you are careful to use body lan… Read More
2017-06-16 17:39
The Truth About Body Language When people tell us about their fear of public speaking, we find that what they’re most worried about is giving a bad public speaking performance. They wo… Read More
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2017-05-28 19:17
Are You Guilty of These Bad Presentation Habits? What makes a bad presentation…well, bad? You’ve heard the saying “There are no small parts, only small actors?” It&r&hell…Read More
2017-05-09 08:59
Your Presentations Need More Vocal Expression A lot of presentations are boring, aren’t they? I know I’ve sat through my fair share of really, REALLY bad presentations. The ones… Read More
2017-04-04 08:35
Create Exciting Presentations That Stay Exciting One of the most challenging things about public speaking is keeping your audience interested. We’ve talked about engaging your audience… Read More
2017-01-24 18:11
Create A Strong Opening Statement One of the best speakers I ever heard was a guy who started with such a touching and inspiring story of how he overcame personal tragedy. As I listene… Read More
2016-12-20 21:51
Memorizing Speeches is a Big No-No When we emphasize the importance of practicing to attendees of our Presentation Skills Training workshops, we hear the same question come up over and over:… Read More
2016-12-18 17:45
The Correct Posture for Public Speaking Matters It may not seem like a big deal, but a person’s posture can play a pretty significant role in their public speaking abilities. Those who… Read More
2016-10-18 23:38
Public Speaking Mistakes Happen to Everyone Tell me if this rings a bell: You’re going along, giving a great speech or presentation, when all of a sudden you draw a complete blank. You… Read More
2016-09-13 18:31
Mind Mapping Works for Presentations When it comes to putting together a great presentation, sometimes the hardest part is figuring out how you’re going to share all of the information… Read More
2016-08-04 07:18
Make Sales Presentations Your Specialty Sales presentations take on many shapes and forms. They can be small and casual between a single salesperson and a customer, or they can be formal and… Read More
2016-07-18 22:53
Communication in the Workplace It goes without saying that communication in the workplace is the cornerstone to success. Without it, we can’t set goals for the good of the business or… Read More
2016-05-19 09:16
Funny Presentations: They’re the Ones You Remember One of the most powerful communication tools you can use to deliver your message is humor. It’s what makes you real. And when i… Read More
2016-04-29 20:41
Public Speaking With Confidence What is it about public speaking that robs people of their confidence? They stand up in front of a group and all of a sudden their shoulders drop, they fidget… Read More
2016-04-04 21:34
Answering Audiences Questions Appropriately You’ve crafted an excellent presentation: you’ve practiced the talk, rehearsed your presentation, and even managed to come up with a f… Read More
2016-04-04 21:34
You’ve crafted an excellent presentation: you’ve practiced the talk, rehearsed your presentation, and even managed to come up with a few great jokes. But have you thought about t… Read More
2016-03-03 23:10
If you’re lucky enough to land yourself a public speaking gig, the last thing you want to do is waste the opportunity. Yes, you read that right: I said you’re lucky to be offered… Read More
2016-03-03 23:10
If you’re lucky enough to land yourself a public speaking gig, the last thing you want to do is waste the opportunity. Yes, you read that right: I said you’re lucky to be offered… Read More
2016-01-20 12:18
Effective Use of Visual Aids Any presentation stands to benefit from well-placed visual aids. By giving your audience something to look at, you can help them understand difficult concepts, r… Read More
2015-11-23 19:55
We talk a lot about a fear of public speaking, and there’s good reason for that: A significant number of the people we work with have glossophobia. In fact, the majority of Americans&m&hell…Read More
2015-10-19 22:01
A presentation is more than just an opportunity to explain a position or idea; it’s a means to demonstrate the hard work and research you’ve invested into it. And when it comes t… Read More
2015-10-06 19:31
Your presentation method—that is, the way in which you deliver a presentation—is just as important as organizing your material ahead of your presentation. How you deliver your me… Read More
2015-08-01 10:16
Think back to the last presentation you heard that used PowerPoint. Was there anything memorable about it? How was PowerPoint used, and did it add value to the presentation? Too many times w… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Thursday, March 13, 2014 – 3:41 pm Blog Post By: Mike Fruciano How To Have Effective Gestures We talk a lot about verbal and non-verbal communication in our public speaking work… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Thursday, January 16, 2014 – 9:58 pm Blog Post By: Matt Penov Using Power Point Effectively Who hasn’t attended a meeting or presentation where the speaker overused their PowerPo… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 – 3:29 pm Blog Post By: Mike Fruciano Practice and Preparation Equals Success So you’ve been called on by a senior manager to deliver a presentation to t… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 – 1:38 pm Blog Post By: Mike Fruciano The Power of Charisma Have you ever noticed how some speakers seem to have a special power to draw others in? Their pres… Read More
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