Allen Klein once said, “It has been said that 80 percent of what people learn is visual.” And when it comes to giving a presentation, visual aids are a powerful ally to have on your side. In fact, these days visual aids are pretty much expected to accompany any presentation. Visual aids add an extra, powerful dimension to…
Category: Communication Skills
Meetings need to be short and to the point
We’ve all been there — the office meeting that drags on… and on… and on. I’ve sat through my share of boring meetings during my time in the corporate world. We had one vice-president who droned on so long, the only thing that kept us awake was keeping a tally of how many names he…
Guest blog: Present like Steve Jobs
Apple CEO Steve Jobs is widely considered one of the most gifted and talented speakers in the world. He is known not just for presenting well, but also for inspiring people. So, what are the secrets to his speaking success? Some of it is unique to him and cannot be duplicated. We all, of course,…
Guest blog: Speakers, kill your PowerPoint
I just finished a west coast tour in which I spoke to people in my industry (real estate) about technology and Social Media. It was a fantastic experience, and I was fortunate enough to visit some amazing places (San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas and Portland) and meet some incredible people. That’s the good news. Here’s…