How to handle a heckler
There’s a step by step process you can use to effectively handle a heckler. 1. Manage your own emotional state This is the first prerequisite to be able to handle a heckler with dignity. You can manage your emotional state by managing your thoughts. If you...
How to keep audience attention when people are multitasking
A reader asked me this question about audience attention: Some of us who are 45+ are finding that younger people text and use computers during presentations to the point of rudeness. This happens even when others in the presentation give great evaluations. We think...
Why most attempts at audience participation fail and what to do about it
Yesterday I had a skype conversation with Twitter follower Todd (@TJList) on how to include audience participation in a presentation. He’s presenting on getting through the economic downturn to an audience of small business owners. Here was his question: How can...7 time-saving tips for planning your presentation
In my last post, I wrote about why it’s worthwhile to spend time preparing a presentation. But it’s also possible to waste time preparing a presentation, by not going about it in the right way. So here are my 7 time-saving tips to help you prepare a...
8 things I learnt about using twitter as a participation tool
Today, I presented a session remotely at the Presentation Camp at Stanford University, California. My session was on “How to engage your audience with Twitter” and I tried to do exactly that during my presentation. Here’s what I learnt from my...Got an important presentation coming up?
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