You are sitting patiently in the third row, music playing softly in the background, when suddenly the room lights go out. Strong dark colours wash the stage. ‘Radioactive’ by Imagine Dragons begins to play, from the start of the Taiko drum finale. A single drummer is now on stage playing along. Six shadowy figures [...]
It’s her big moment. The management trainee has been given the chance to present the results of her project. The polite audience is quietly attentive. “I’m here to talk to you about the XYZ results” she announces enthusiastically. ‘Whoosh!’ goes the effect as the presentation begins and the first text box blows in. ‘Boing’ [...]
There are many readers here who have spent time living and working in some remote locations or third tier cities in greater Asia, so this story may bring a smile. It’s all about going to restaurants, bars, and cafes and ordering a drink, or more specifically, a glass of wine or a bottle of beer. [...]
You are sitting in the audience and the presenter has just put up yet another slide so full of text and graphics that it reminds you of the Kaleidoscope your grandfather showed to you as a child; pretty, ever changing colours and patterns but no chance of discerning anything meaningful, let alone the words hidden [...]
There has always been something slightly scary about the deep and dark blue water of the open ocean. Looking over the side of a ship or going snorkelling at the edge of the reef for the first time. For a lot of people, the simple act of getting out in front of a crowd [...]
This is the first in a series of presentation skills blogs you might find useful. It is not meant for professional trainers or motivational speakers, they should know what to do already. This is for common everyday folk in ordinary offices, the other 98% of us. Why? Well many people are terrified by the [...]
