by Eric | Apr 4, 2017 | communication, presentation, Venture Capital
When I was in graduate school I realized some scientists, engineers and technical professional have a hard time articulating ideas properly in presentations. Scientists can be some of the most brilliant minds on the planet. However, the successful STEM...
by Eric | Jan 30, 2017 | communication, presentation
We’ve all had presentation failures at some point in our career. Some studies have even quoted that people would rather die than stand up and talk. However, in order to advance most companies, professionals will need to share an idea or present a team update. Of...
by Eric | Feb 27, 2014 | presentation, presentations, speeches, Steve Jobs, Uncategorized
When Does It Start? Your presentation “starts” before you stand up, approach the lectern or even open your mouth. An effective presentation begins before the audience even arrives. As a technology and communications consultant, the majority of my work...
by Eric | May 23, 2013 | communication, communications, personal development, presentation, presentations, Uncategorized
Nervous Yet? My daughter recently had a presentation coming up where she was going to speak before her class. “Daddy”, she asked, “You do this all the time. Do you get nervous speaking in front of people?” All the time! Everyone gets nervous...
by Eric | Apr 12, 2013 | communication, communications, entrepreneurship, presentation, presentations, small business, social media, twitter
Many companies still use social media as a way to blast and broadcast their message. This is still disruptive and interruptive marketing. If you want clients and customers to listen to you, listen to them. Social media is social for a reason. Use it to communicate and...
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...
