p3

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

p3 posts

don't need a script

You don’t need a script

You don’t need a script to give a great presentation. Many people use a script and that significantly impairs their delivery. Many people feel they need a script and that…

don't look at the screen

Don’t look at the screen

The screen is for the audience, not for the presenter. A presenter staring at the screen will cause the audience to do the same, their speech is potentially muted and…

plug and go

Plug and go (2)

“I’m sorry, I don’t know. John usually sorts that. He’s not here today.” And that was where the trouble really began… At most presentations the speaker arrives, checks in with…

plug and play

Plug and go (1)

Some presenters expect to turn up for their big presentation, plug and go. Many are disappointed. Being prepared for plug and go problems will cut your tension at a time…

resting face

Resting face

Human beings are social animals. Exceptionally subtle changes in facial expression can convey huge amounts of information. Fights and love affairs have turned on the tiniest of eye movements, deals have…

body language hand

Body language – hands

Once a presenter steps out from behind the lectern there are a whole lots of issues that need to be addressed related to body language. Moving about the stage needs…

all about delivery

It all about the delivery

The best story in the world p1, supported by the most amazing media p2 is nothing if the delivery fails. This is the fear of every performer whether they are…

  • Delete your slides

    I received a question via Twitter about #presentationskills…

  • Design affects function

    Simple design changes in the supportive media  make…

  • Never say, “I’m sorry.”

    There is no place in a presentation for…

  • It’s a presentation not a…

    Take your phone out and have a look…

  • This is a presentation, not a reading.

    If you are giving a presentation, do not…

  • Speaking in public terrifies me. Help?

    For many, the hardest thing about giving a…

  • You’re in charge

    When you present you are in charge so…

  • Buy a presentation remote control

    That’s it. Buy a presentation remote control. It…

  • Presentation skills are not intrinsic.

    “The liver transplant patient needs you to take…

  • Light sabres are for Jedi Knights only.

    There is no place for a light sabre…