Category: IMPROVING YOUR DELIVERY

One of the lessons we presenters can take away from the performing arts is about preparation. I have the amazing opportunity to work with a classical music home concert series (www.InnerSpaceConcerts.ca ). One of the things you notice being around professional musicians is their commitment to preparation. I say they are in a state of perpetual preparation. I think this is true for any of the performing arts. While our presentations aren’t performances, a focus on preparation is one of the lessons we can take away from performers. I am not exactly sure why, but I am a fan of musical theatre. So when I come across one of the… Read More

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The goal of every presenter is to have their message remembered. In her book, Impossible to Ignore, cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Carmen Simon explores this goal. She reminds us that people can forget 90% of our content within a few day is of our presentation. She describes this as the Point A to Point B Problem. Understanding this problem is especially important if your presentation is trying to influence a decision. Point A is the point where a communication is delivered and Point B is the point in the future where a decision is made. To have a chance at influencing the decision, your key messages need to be remembered at… Read More

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We all know that a presentation will have the greatest impact if the audience is engaged.  Typically there are four ways a presenter can connect with and engage the audience. Aurally: what they hear How an audience hears a presenter can be as important as what they hear.  How does the presenter sound – excited or neutral? How is the message phrased? Do you use acronyms and jargon that the audience doesn’t know? These are just three aural examples which affect the audience connection. Visually: what they see We humans are sensitive to what we see.  A presenter’s visuals should be simple, attractive and appropriate to the topic AND also… Read More

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