by Eric | Jan 10, 2013 | communication, communications, lecture, presentation, presentations, visual aid, visual aids
I like Mac computers because they are simple and easy to use. I design my presentations the same way: simple and understandable. Conversely, I see some people cramming as much information as they can into their talks and slides. Take the time to speak like a Mac. Your...
by Eric | Sep 13, 2012 | communication, communications, lecture, personal development, presentation, presentations, speeches, visual aid, visual aids
“Parking lot speeches ” are most prevalent in churches. These are when the preacher says something great and life changing. However, by the time you get to the parking lot, you have forgotten it. With so much riding on YOUR presentation, you cannot afford...
by Eric | Aug 30, 2012 | communication, communications, confidence, leadership, lecture, presentation, presentations, speeches
Remember this: ALL presentations are persuasive. Seeking funding? Talking to your boss? Speaking to peers at a scientific conference? All of us are trying to persuade someone to do something. The challenge is to do it without sounding like a used car salesman. We are...
by Eric | Jun 28, 2012 | career, communication, communications, confidence, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, lecture, presentation, presentations, speeches, Uncategorized
I once heard a woman decides if she is going to date a man in the first 7 seconds of meeting him. Part of that evaluation is how his shoes look. Therefore, in addition to everything else, make sure you’re wearing the right shoes to impress her. That same...
by Eric | Jun 14, 2012 | communication, communications, lecture, presentation, presentations, speeches
One of my favorite stories growing up was “Cheese, Peas and Chocolate Pudding.” I remember the story of the little boy who wouldn’t eat anything but cheese, peas and chocolate pudding. I haven’t read that book in 35 years. Why do I still...
by Eric | May 24, 2012 | communication, communications, lecture, presentation, presentations, speeches, visual aid, visual aids
The question and answer session SHOULD BE the cherry on top of your presentation sundae. Everything else was good, but this will be the best part! That’s why you saved it until the end. Why? You’ve been talking AT them for the past hour. This is a...
