This presentation uses an analogy and a story to begin. Notice that I didn’t mention the presentation’s title; instead, I started with the story to get the audience’s attention. I also used a question to engage the audience and to make them think about how ants can teach us about business. (more…)
![How To Avoid Presentation Disaster – Presentation Skills [VIDEO]](https://www.presentationexpressions.com/carl376@www.presentationexpressions.com/htdocs/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Screen-shot-2011-04-25-at-2.12.24-AM.png)
In this video, you’ll learn 3 important steps for how to avoid a disaster when you have to give that big, important presentation. This isn’t just theory… It’s based on my experience and something that just happened recently when I had to give a presentations workshop for one of Korea’s biggest companies, CJ. (more…)
![Engage Your Audience: How To Use A Story To Start A Presentation [VIDEO]](https://www.presentationexpressions.com/carl376@www.presentationexpressions.com/htdocs/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/1187874_10475143.jpg)
In this video, learn how to start a presentation using a story, why you should use stories to start a presentation, and a basic story format you can use. How to start a presentation is one of the biggest headaches for anybody giving a presentation. We live in a high-speed, short attention span world, so we have to engage our audience quickly when giving a presentation; otherwise, they can quickly disappear into their iPhones or Blackberries during your presentation. (more…)
In this video, Liam shows you the best ways to use your hands in a presentation. This is a huge area of confusion for many people. “What do I do with my hands?” is one of the most common questions we hear when teaching presentation skills. The proper use of your hands can make a big impact on your audience. The improper use of your hands in your presentation can produce a negative effect on your audience, so this presentation tip is very important. Check it out… (more…)
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I recently gave a presentation for KOTESOL, an organization for English teachers in Korea. It was for KOTESOL’s annual conference so it was kind of a big deal. In fact, both Liam and I were invited to give separate presentations so we were very honoured to be a part of this great event.
Anyway, the situation gave me a chance to practice something I want everyone to remember… You have to prepare the room ahead of time. Actually, the earlier you can get there to prepare, the better.
Here’s the video where I explain what happened and what I recommend. (more…)
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When giving a presentation in English, it’s important to know certain words that can help you get your audience’s attention. You don’t want to use the same words over and over because it’s boring and there may be better, more powerful words to choose from. In this video, learn how to use the word “grapple” in an English presentation. Knowing how to use new words like grapple will help improve your presentations skills. Hope this helps. (more…)