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There is one massive issue with presentation trainings, one we can't see unless we step out of our usual presentation training 
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You’re halfway through your talk, and so far it’s going great. You feel confident, and your audience seems to be responding. Then, out of nowhere, your mind goes blank. Crickets. Tumbleweeds. The crushingly dark, noiseless void of outer space itself.
“What was I going to say here? Oh my God, I’m blowing it!”
If you’ve been in this situation, you know how awful that feeling can be–and how hard it is to shake off and regain your footing. So what can you do to prevent these mental wipeouts from happening in the first place? A few things, in turns out... Via The Learning Factor
The Learning Factor's curator insight,
October 8, 2017 5:46 PM
These four techniques can keep the tumbleweeds from rolling through your brain while you’re in the spotlight.
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Many presentations read like lengthy novels. In business, however, audiences don’t want a book. They want the bottom line. This requires a different approach.
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That last speaker you heard probably found a way to say something just right. She was so articulate, you thought. Maybe you left considering your own upcoming speaking opportunity, thinking to yourself, "If only I could choose my words so well..."
But while word choice can project gravitas, it doesn't always. It's hardly just by using sophisticated words that you’ll project sophistication. In fact, overfixating on your words can actually make you stumble. More often than not, becoming a more powerful speaker demands the reverse: Focus less on precisely what you're going to say, and worry about a few of the subtler fundamentals instead. Here are a few ideas to keep in mind. Via The Learning Factor
The Learning Factor's curator insight,
December 1, 2016 4:35 PM
Yes, your words matter just not as much as you think.
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We can't be the alpha dog all of the time. Whatever our personality, most of us experience varying degrees of feeling in charge. Some situations take us down a notch while others build us up. New research shows that it's possible to control those feelings a bit more, to be able to summon an extra surge of power and sense of well-being when it's needed: for example, during a job interview or for a key presentation to a group of skeptical customers. "Our research has broad implications for people who suffer from feelings of powerlessness and low self-esteem due to their hierarchical rank or lack of resources," says HBS assistant professor Amy J.C. Cuddy, one of the researchers on the study.
In "Power Posing: Brief Nonverbal Displays Affect Neuroendocrine Levels and Risk Tolerance", Cuddy shows that simply holding one's body in expansive, "high-power" poses for as little as two minutes stimulates higher levels of testosterone (the hormone linked to power and dominance in the animal and human worlds) and lower levels of cortisol (the "stress" hormone that can, over time, cause impaired immune functioning, hypertension, and memory loss). The result? In addition to causing the desired hormonal shift, the power poses led to increased feelings of power and a greater tolerance for risk. "We used to think that emotion ended on the face," Cuddy says. "Now there is established research showing that while it's true that facial expressions reflect how you feel, you can also 'fake it until you make it.' In other words, you can smile long enough that it makes you feel happy. This work extends that finding on facial feedback, which is decades old, by focusing on postures and measuring neuroendocrine levels." Via The Learning Factor
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May 12, 2016 7:10 PM
Nervous about an upcoming presentation or job interview? Holding one's body in "high-power" poses for short time periods can stimulate the brain and inspire confidence.
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Everyone wants to be that person — the one who looks at the same information as everyone else, but who sees a fresh, innovative solution. However, it takes more than simply having a good idea. How you share it is as important as the suggestion itself. Via The Learning Factor
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August 23, 2015 7:32 PM
To gain buy-in on an innovative, new idea, follow these eight steps.
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If you're a shaky public speaker, your next big presentation offers so many things to be worried about. There's conceiving of and planning your speech, practicing it, keeping your nerves in check, actually presenting it, and dealing with audience questions, as well as any memory lapses that might trip you up. Via The Learning Factor
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March 26, 2015 5:51 PM
A Stanford Business School professor offers a treasure trove of tips on how to be a better public speaker.
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How do you take a presentation from good to great? Via The Learning Factor
The Learning Factor's curator insight,
October 14, 2014 5:31 AM
Ways to take a presentation from good to great. 
chris chopyak's curator insight,
October 15, 2014 10:57 AM
From one of my favorite people - great tips on speaking publically - |
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If you want to lead effectively, you need to make sure people actively listen.
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Let’s be real for a second: You don’t have a monumental bit of news to report every time you have to give a presentation. Maybe the third Tuesday of the month has just rolled around, and it’s time to update your team on the latest batch of figures. And whatever status report, project review, or operational details you’re going to share with them, you know it’ll be dull.
So how do you make those basic facts and figures more than a form of ritualized torture? Here are a few pointers. Via The Learning Factor
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June 18, 2017 7:22 PM
All that data needs to be in there—what can you do? Well, this.
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A group job interview. A high-stakes board meeting. A pitch to investors. If you’ve been in any of these situations, you know how hard it can be to speak confidently, articulately, and convincingly. Even if you think you know your message really well, speaking becomes a lot more challenging when the stakes are high. But while you can’t exactly control the outcome, you can control how you communicate in the moment. Here's how to speak well in even the most intimidating environments.
Via The Learning Factor
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January 19, 2017 4:21 PM
High stakes can make even the most confident speakers crumble. Here's how to keep it together.
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Preparing for a talk? You're probably brushing up on your material, making sure you've got a great opening and closing planned, and practicing your pacing. And that's all great. But one thing few of us step back and think about is whether our audience will actually like us.
You can't avoid it: No matter how good your talk itself may be, you need the people listening to it to find you likable. And as the most experienced and well-liked speakers know, there are a few key strategies you can use to boost your likability from the moment you take the stage.
1. SMILE RADIANTLY Smile, smile, smile—of course. You know that. But it’s not that simple. Paul Ekman, one of the pioneering researchers in studying smiles, believes we actually use as many as 17 different kinds of smile. And the one that's most effective at communicating genuine joy is known as the "Duchenne smile," named after the 19th-century French scientist Duchenne de Boulogne. The more you tune in to others, the more likable you become.
Via The Learning Factor
The Learning Factor's curator insight,
July 19, 2016 6:56 PM
Likability isn't some innate quality that you have or you don't. It comes down to what you do when you get up to speak. 
Vladimir Petrovic's curator insight,
July 20, 2016 3:01 AM
Great advice. I may compare my previous performance as a speaker, with mu future performance with this advice in mind. I already feel it will be better.
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Learn some simple rules of successful presentations. perhaps it’s not as easy as that, but certainly we can do better by following these 7 presentation tips. Via Baiba Svenca
Baiba Svenca's curator insight,
April 11, 2016 10:06 AM
Great slide presentation which can be used with students not only as a presentation example but also to talk about great historical figures. Thanks for the suggestion to SketchBubble. 
Jim Price's curator insight,
April 13, 2016 1:58 PM
'Simple rules' for effective presentations - making the complex simple perhaps?! (PS - I've just published something which recommends 7 'simple rules' too ... perhaps '7' is the new '3'...?)
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As an avid basketball fan, I can easily envision the final seconds of the game and the need for a player to have the fortitude to take the final shot. There are parallels between taking the last shot and having to deliver a critical presentation to a room of executive leaders. You have to be ready — physically and mentally. You might not be playing for a crowded arena, but your work audience (i.e., coworkers, managers, and executive leaders) are on the lookout for your communication skills, intellect, and perseverance under pressure. As in sports, your talent is only one ingredient of a successful outcome. Your preparation, precision, and delivery are crucial factors. According to a study on executive presence, your "appearance, communication, and gravitas" accounts for 26% of what is needed for a promotion. There are finite opportunities for you to convey all of this, so important meetings are the perfect time to get noticed. Here are five keys to making your best impression in front of the most influential people sitting in the room with you. Via The Learning Factor
The Learning Factor's curator insight,
August 13, 2015 9:42 PM
Here are five keys to making your best impression in front of the most influential people sitting in the room with you. 
Ian Berry's curator insight,
August 14, 2015 6:50 PM
While making great and lasting impressions are important what's more valuable in my view is how who we are and what we do helps others to feel and be better
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Whether you're convincing your boss to fund your project or your preschooler to wipe his own hiney after using the bathroom, persuasion is a skill that's instrumental to your success in life. Via The Learning Factor
The Learning Factor's curator insight,
February 26, 2015 4:37 PM
Here are the tricks of the trade that exceptionally persuasive people use to their advantage. 
Graeme Reid's curator insight,
March 1, 2015 7:09 PM
Some useful tips on how to enhance your influencing skills. |
