Recent Articles in How To
August 12, 2022
Speaking on a Panel: Seven tips to help you succeed
Panel Discussions , Public Speaking , Presentation Tips , How To
You've said yes to participating in a panel discussion. What should you do to prepare? Find our tips for being your most brilliant, interesting self.
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December 7, 2021
Three Tips for Better Group Presentations
How To , Presentation Tips , Three Things , Public Speaking
When you have co-presenters, life should be better for everyone. So why are group presentations a challenge? And how can you make your presentation team more effective?
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October 13, 2021
Using the Rule of 3 to elevate your presentations
Presentation Tips , How To , Three Things
Children's stories have long used the magic of three, as have famous speeches and romance novels. Now, fashion influencers are jumping on the three-wheeled bandwagon. See how 3 can spice up your public speaking.
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July 25, 2021
FAQ: Acronyms in Speeches?
Public Speaking , Seen|Read|Heard , How To , Business Communication , Presentation Tips
How should you approach using acronyms in presentations? Like GEICO, we've got something to say about that...
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July 16, 2021
Media Training: Who’s Your Audience?
Media Training , Three Things , How To
Training tends to prepare you to meet members of the media with confidence. In the process, don't forget about speaking to your real audience...
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December 10, 2020
Connecting the Pieces: Transitions for More Powerful Presentations
Public Speaking , Presentation Tips , Three Things , PowerPoint , How To
While some PowerPoint fans think "Next slide!" does the job, we know you can do better. Strong transitions help your message connect. Here's how to get started...
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January 14, 2020
Like, when speaking: Too much of a good thing
Public Speaking , Presentation Tips , How To , Business Communication
If you know speakers who overuse "like," maybe it's time to help them find some new words. Here's how to reduce our least favorite disruptor...
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November 25, 2019
How to Handle Questions Designed to Make You Look Bad
How To , Business Communication , Seen|Read|Heard , Presentation Tips
Facing a tough audience for a meeting or presentation? Here's what we can learn from Fiona Hill and how she handled her testimony before members of Congress...
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October 21, 2019
Crafting a Great Story: Show Don’t Tell
How To , Storytelling , Public Speaking , Instruction
How does one man's tale of shopping for shoes with his wife become a powerful, potentially funny presentation story? It's all in the details...
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October 14, 2019
How To: Make Eye Contact
How To , Instruction , Public Speaking , Resources
Sure, most speakers know they should make eye contact. But are you getting the most out of it when you present? Here's what the best public speakers do...
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September 13, 2019
How To: Project Confidence
How To , Business Communication , Public Speaking , Instruction , Presentation Tips , Public Speaking Fear
Most speakers want to appear confident. When you know what that looks like, you can project a more powerful stage presence—whether you're feeling it or not. Here's how...
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August 9, 2019
How To: Manage Uhs and Ums
How To , Instruction , Presentation Tips , Public Speaking
Crutch words. Filler language. A natural way we all speak. What should you do about the uhs and ums when you're making a presentation? We have a few ideas...
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April 9, 2019
Business Communication: Presenting at the Conference Table
Business Communication , Presentation Tips , Public Speaking , How To
You may not be standing on a stage--or even in front of a small group--but a seated presentation is no time to take a holiday. Here's how to pitch at the conference table and still own the room...
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March 19, 2019
How To: Create a Strong Open for Your Presentation
How To , Public Speaking , Instruction
The golden opportunity: To grab audience attention before they can start checking their phones. Here's a step by step process for determining how a public speaker can open strong.
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February 23, 2019
How To: Take a Stand When Presenting
How To , Resources , Instruction , Public Speaking
"Be sure to put your feet in the right place, then stand firm," said Abraham Lincoln--great advice for public speaking that we take quite literally. Here's why you should, too...
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January 14, 2019
How to: Use Gestures in a Presentation
How To , Gestures & Body Language , Instruction , Presentation Tips , Public Speaking
Do you talk with your hands? Terrific! Now let's make sure those gestures are saying what you mean...
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November 8, 2018
How To: Calm Public Speaking Nerves
Public Speaking Fear , Public Speaking , Presentation Tips , Instruction , How To
When you feel nervousness coming on, what's a speaker to do? Here's how to manage that I'm-on-next stress and keep nerves from undermining your presentation...
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October 16, 2018
How To: Ask a Rhetorical Question
How To , Instruction , Resources , Presentation Tips
It's a simple technique for engaging audiences, yet many speakers don't make the most of it in presentations. Here's how to ask rhetorical questions that get you somewhere...
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September 7, 2018
How to: Format a speech text
How To , Resources , Presentation Tips , Instruction , Public Speaking
Simple formatting changes can make it much easier to give a speech from a written text. Here's what you can do to see almost instant results:
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