This past March,150 people flew to Los Angeles from all around the world: Thailand, Australia, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Norway, Canada, Germany, Bermuda, France, Switzerland and all across the U.S. It was an extraordinary gathering of entrepreneurs, executives, sales professionals, authors, consultants, speakers, scientists, artists and performers with a common interest… …to learn how to express …
One of our Elite Rockers was recently on Oprah’s SuperSoul Session stage. How fun is that? Imagine what that might be like for you… What would you say if you were on Oprah? What message would you give to the millions who would see you? And how would you construct your time on stage? Here’s …
Last year, one of my EMS (Executive Mastery Series) clients came into NYC for our private session. Despite his high level, his impeccable credentials, and his CEO pedigree, he’s still committed to learning, growing, polishing, and improving. It was a joy to see and it was a true honor to work with him. Though he’d …
There’s nothing like a few missed facts or mispronounced words to create a dent in your status as a presenter, leader, sales professional or service provider. Are you blowing it?
Looking for new ways to incorporate stories into your next presentation?
Consider adding mime and movement to animate your message.
Your audience will love you for it.
One common mistake most presenters make is not clearly explaining complex concepts or ideas.
Here are 4 great examples of how to use analogies to take your presentation skills to another level.
I often tell my clients that performing and presenting is a bit like turning the crank on a gumball machine. You never quite know which colors will emerge.
And that is just as it should be.
Victoria_Labalme_Keynote_Speaker_Presentation_Skills_Creativity.jpgYour presentation will rarely go exactly as you envision; there are just too many unknown variables. As Steve Martin says in his brilliant book, Born Standing Up, someone in the audience might just cough right on your punch line.
But…if you’ve done your homework, if you’ve truly prepared, and if you’re on your toes, you’ll take advantage of priceless unexpected opportunities.
A great director I worked with used to say in the weeks leading up to the play, “Do your homework.” But on the day of the first performance he would look at us and smile: “Now don’t think about it. Just let yourself fly.”
The power of brevity cannot be underestimated. Avoid droning on and on.
Be succinct.
Be clear.
Make your point. And then stop.
The video below says it all.
How can you make your audience feel special? How can you make your presentation come alive? There are many ways…. One superb technique is what I call “Site Specific” comments and experiences. If you’ve ever seen the video of the one-man show Robin Williams did at the The Metropolitan Opera House in NYC (“Live at …
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So often people and presenters feel they have to be something other than who they are. But there’s nothing the audience wants more than the authentic you. Think back on a great speech you’ve heard. Did you notice if the speaker stumbled on a word or said “um” a few times? I’ll bet you’d rather …
