This question came from Manny D. 
QUESTION: Why is it so hard to speak to big groups!?
I am terrible at giving presentations. I’m okay when explaining things to a few people, but put me in front of more than 15 people, and I start bumbling and stuttering, and I can’t focus. Why is this, and what [...]

There are a lot of myths out there about preparing and delivering effective presentations. In this video FAQ, Greg, address the myth that you need to practice practice practice to deliver a perfect presentation.

NEWS RELEASE
Chicago, Illinois - Turpin Communication, a Chicago-based training company specializing in tailored presentation and facilitation skills development, has launched eCoach, a first-of-its-kind learners’ portal.  Through eCoach, Turpin blends the highly experiential in-class training they’re known for with the convenience and efficiency of online training.  The unique training experience offered through eCoach not only streamlines [...]

Open Enrollment Presentation Skills Workshop dates have just been added for the rest of the 2010.  These sessions are ideal for those needing training for themselves or for their team members.

February 17-18
June 29-30
September 15-16
November 3-4

All of the sessions will be in Chicago and run from 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Learn more | Enroll | Call Jeanne at [...]

I often chime in on LinkedIn discussions that are related to business communication.  This question about titling presentations was posted earlier this morning, “How do you title your speech or presentation?”  Here’s my answer.

Every presentation and every audience is different. Therefore there’s no single answer to your question. However, here are some ideas to get [...]

We’re often asked what makes Turpin Communication’s approach to presentation skills training unique.  Dale Ludwig answers in this video.

QUESTION:  I say “um” a lot. What can I do to eliminate them from my speech? 

Mary Clare answers this frequently asked question on video:  Click the video to watch her answer.

We just launched our new Facebook fan page.  Become a fan to stay in touch with us, recieve notices about upcoming open enrollment courses and our new online presentation skills courses.

Click here to become a fan of Turpin Communication on Facebook

I’ve been a member of LinkedIn for some time.  But I’m just now starting to get the hang of it.  One of the things I’m doing is trolling the Questions area and chiming in on discussions relating to presentations.  The other morning I came across this question submitted by another user:  “What are the best [...]

Practicing can help you feel more comfortable about your upcoming presentation.  It can also lead you down the wrong path, especially if you try to memorize it like a script. 

In this video blog entry, Dale offers his advice for practicing for a presention.