by Olivia Mitchell | Presentation skills
Giving your first presentation or speech is daunting. I’ve worked with many new presenters and here’s the advice that has made the most difference to them. 1. Content is king Your audience is there for what you are going to say. Not how you say it. This...
by Olivia Mitchell | Delivery
There is one thing that will take you from being a good presenter to becoming a great presenter. I’ve recently returned from 5 weeks travelling overseas. The first week back in New Zealand we ran a one-day presentation skills course. This is routine stuff for...
by Olivia Mitchell | Content
Is finding the right balance between structure and spontaneity a problem for you? Here’s a quiz: 1. How much preparation do you do before a presentation? a. I think through the basic ideas in my head and jot down a few keywords. b. I plan carefully the main...
by Olivia Mitchell | Content, Presentation critiques
To read a Seth Godin book is to have ideas sparked in your head on every page. Can he do the same in a presentation? I’m going to look at a presentation he delivered at TED. Have a watch and then read my analysis for what you can learn about presenting from...