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…

  • 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…