p3

The delivery of a presentation is p3. It is an essential component of the effective presentation.

p3 posts

in actual fact

One of my father’s dear friends, John used to say, “in actual fact,” a lot. In actual fact, he would say, in actual fact, probably every other sentence, more in…

Mumble mumble

Effective delivery (p3) is essential to an excellent presentation (p cubed). The good presenter will have practised, arrived early and ensured that both slides and the presentation area are ready,…

Please don’t read your script

Please don’t read your script, particularly when you are delivering online presentations. None of us is actually able to deliver effectively by reading and the audience is significantly negatively affected.…

Needs no introduction

“Our next speaker needs no introduction whatsoever as she is famous worldwide for her inspirational and incredible presentations. I would say she is one of the best presenters I have…

Speaker Instructions

Speaker instructions are sent out by conference organisers to standardise content, minimise areas of confusion and ultimately to aid conference presenters. Not all presenters view speaker instructions in the same…

*taps microphone

*taps microphone

A great presentation requires effective delivery; the best way to start is not *taps microphone and asking, “Is this thing on?” Speak normally, you will be heard throughout the room…

practise commando

practise commando

Practise commando for significant improvements in your presentation. Clearly I don’t mean naked, altho The Sensei, Garr Reynolds has a published whole book on the matter of presenters being open…

  • The 5 Ps of Presentation

    In order to improve the value of a…

  • Thank you for your excellent presentation. I very much enjoyed it.

    Thank you for your Christmas present. It was…

  • Your powerpoint is not an autocue

    One of the reasons some speakers are unwilling…

  • It’s just not scientific…

    Recently I shared ideas with a colleague about…

  • Patronising your audience

    The scientific literature is clear regarding the many…

  • Your “powerpoint” is not the message, it supports the message.

    I did a little talk in late November…

  • @ffolliet would be proud…(2)

    More pride as more friends and colleagues make…

  • You’re boring me.

    Seriously, I’ve heard this all before. You need…

  • Who cares?

    Seriously, what is the point? Why should I…

  • I know, but could I really DO it…

    I realise it is all well and good…