Author Archives: Laverne

Presentation Pop & Power: April 2012

Like Boy Scouts, great speakers are always prepared! When you arrive at your presentation venue, there may be changes or “emergencies” to manage.  Create an action plan in advance to stay confident and cool.

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Presentation Pop & Power: March 2012

“Gestures are often louder than words.” Effective gestures help you emphasize a point, make you appear more confident and make your messages sticky. Always practice in advance so that they appear effortless. Try these:

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Presentation Pop & Power: February 2012

Make Numbers Meaningful When you use a large number in your presentation, add context and make that number meaningful. For example: “We are the largest courthouse designer in California. That means that 1 out of every 4 new courthouses was … Continue reading

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Shortlist Interview Skills – Demonstrate that you are a cohesive team

When you’ve made the shortlist you can congratulate yourselves, relax for just a minute and then remind your team that every firm on that shortlist is qualified to do the work.  Now the focus shifts to the people who will … Continue reading

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Presentation Skills – Choose your Words Wisely for Greater Impact

What you say and how you say it still matters.  An easy way to increase your presentation impact is to refine your choice of words.  Some words interfere with your message and create nothing but “noise” for the listener.  Other … Continue reading

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Presentation Skills – Master the five C’s and applause will follow

As a presentation coach, I observe speakers daily and get to see the gamut from fair to great.  Memorable speakers focus on the 5 C’s when they prepare and rehearse their presentation.  Follow the steps below to engage the audience … Continue reading

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