For years presentation trainers have touted the need for perfect presentation body language. They’ve taught and written books on the ideal back and shoulder posture, foot placement and angle, hand positioning, finger usage, and calculated movements on stage. All this,…
To Be a Great Speaker, Study Your Audience
When working to become better communicators, most people focus solely on analyzing their own behaviors. The secret, rather, lies in looking beyond oneself and studying the audience. There are hundreds of books that outline the model of what a great…
The Old Friend Technique
I’d like to share a helpful technique for managing presentation nerves. But first, let me tell you briefly about Joe. Joe has been a best friend of mine ever since the lottery of Indiana University’s housing division made us dormitory…
Love and Pitching
Since it’s Valentine’s Day, I thought it might be appropriate to say a few words about love – and pitching. There are a number of similarities between how you act with your honey-bunny and how you should be acting with…