We all agree that we need to practice our public speaking skills for them to improve. But when it comes to recording ourselves and listening to the recording, many of us hate hearing ourselves speak, and there’s a very simple explanation for that. In the article about creating a retroplanning, we mentioned: Step 12: Record...
Here’s a step-by-step process for you to create your retroplanning for the next time you have a public speaking engagement: Step 1 Work backwards from the date of your public speaking engagement The more time you have, the less excuses you have for not being prepared Step 2 Set yourself regular appointments with yourself These...
If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you; If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or, being lied about, don’t deal in...
Understanding your audience for a presentation is crucial to its success. By getting to know who they are, what they’re interested in, and what’s in it for them, you can craft a presentation that truly resonates with your listeners. Here’s how to get to know your audience and make your presentation a hit. Who are...
At some point during your fundraising process, you’ll have to pitch in front of investors, so we’re going to explore together what are the different sections in a fundraising pitch. The following applies to fundraising, and it can be adapted to most presentations. From one presentation to another, what changes is our intention with the...