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Author, Dale Ludwig, Delivery, Video
No Performing. Present.
Many presenters go into “presentation mode” when it’s time to deliver their presentations. We work hard to help people understand that what they need to do instead is engage their listeners in a genuine two-way conversation. When this level of interaction occurs people’s personalities usually emerge and the impulse to perform goes away.
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Author, Delivery, FAQs, Mary Clare Healy, Video
What to do when asked questions about things you have already talked about.
Here’s a Frequently Asked Question about being interrupted during a presentation with something you’ve already addressed.
Mary Clare answers in this video blog entry.
QUESTION:
What should you do when you get asked questions about things you already talked about?
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Author, Delivery, FAQs, Greg Owen-Boger, Mary Clare Healy, Myths Debunked, Video
Should a Presenter Read from the Slides?
On our Facebook fan page (www.facebook.com/TurpinCommunication) we recently asked our fans to “name something that a presenter does (or doesn’t do) that distracts you from hearing/understanding the speaker’s message.”
Most of the responses had something to do with presenters reading their slides. While I agree that it’s distracting when someone lifelessly reads a slide full of [...] -
Author, Delivery, FAQs, Greg Owen-Boger, Video
Asking Questions at the Beginning of a Presentation
Have you ever asked a question at the beginning of a presentation and gotten nothing back from your audience? Awkward, huh? This comes up often in our presentation skills workshops. Greg addresses this issue in today’s video blog.
QUESTION:
I like to start things off by asking a bunch of questions. Sometimes this works, but sometimes poeple [...] -
Author, Dale Ludwig, Delivery, FAQs, Preparation, Video
Preparing and Delivering Team Presentations
Delivering Team Presentations can be challenging. Not only do you have to engage your listeners in a thoughtful “orderly conversation,” (Greg blogged about this previously) you have to manage the unpredictability of your team members.
In this video blog, Dale Ludwig discusses a few simple ideas to help you be a well-rehearsed team.
Learn more at www.turpincommunication.com
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Author, Delivery, FAQs, Mary Clare Healy, Video
When presenting, I feel more comfortable when I hold a pen. Is that OK?
QUESTION: When presenting, I feel more comfortable when I hold a pen. Is that OK?
ANSWER: This is a common question we recieve in our Presentation Skills Workshops. Class participants often remark that holding on to something somehow calms them down and makes them feel less nervous. In this video blog entry, Mary Clare Healy, provides some [...] -
Author, Delivery, FAQs, Greg Owen-Boger, Myths Debunked, Preparation, Video
Presentation Myth: I have been told to Practice Practice Practice. What do you think?
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.
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Author, Dale Ludwig, Video
eCoach Streamlines and Enriches Presentation Skills Training
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 [...] -
Dale Ludwig, Delivery, FAQs, Preparation, Video
Forget Public Speaking 101
We’re often asked what makes Turpin Communication’s approach to presentation skills training unique. Dale Ludwig answers in this video.
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Delivery, FAQs, Mary Clare Healy, Video
What can I do to eliminate “um” from my speech when I present?
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.
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