How Do You Make a Presentation Interesting?

Some people ask; “How do you make a research Presentation interesting or funny?” Inevitably you will, at some point, want to give a funny work presentation or maybe you have to give a funny medical presentation, or what have you. If I was in your shoes, I wouldn’t start off with Powerpoint or Impress. I would start off with a pen and paper. Remember those? Read the rest of this entry

So for those of you not aware, or based outside of the U.K. MPs are voting for a new Speaker of the British House of Commons today. The previous Speaker, Michael Martin, resigned from the post and stepped down on June 21st 2009.  He stepped down owing to the MPs expences scandal that has plagued U.K. politics this year. He is the first speaker to be forced out of the post since Sir John Trevor in 1695.
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An aspect that businesses frequently ignore is having an effective compere at public functions. Compere, MC, Emcee whichever spelling you choose it’s important to have someone who gain capture everybody’s attention. Aside from providing the entertainment through humour, they can also help with the time management of an event. Whether it’s a fundraiser or you’re a red coat Toastmaster at a wedding. Read the rest of this entry

I sometimes hear people say things like this: “I have to do a work presentation and I want to do it on something funny.” Or they ask “are funny things to do presentations on?” It depends on what your goal is.

If this sounds like you my suggestion for you would be to focus on a topic that interests you. Or better yet one that gets you enthusiastic or passionate. When I say passionate I don’t mean with evangelical zeal, I just mean an idea or topic that lights your fire. Read the rest of this entry

In a previous post I mentioned that my blog is in a contest to find the Best Coaching Blogs of 2009. I’m trying to break the Top 10 (currently lingering at the 12-13 mark). If you enjoy reading this blog, please click the UP arrow to give me a point. If you are able to leave a comment too that adds weight to the final tally. Check out Best Coaching Blogs 2009.

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