by Amy Glass | Feb 28, 2024 | Presentation Skills
You’ve probably told many stories in your life. It’s a natural part of human conversation: “The craziest thing happened to me yesterday…” Storytelling is a powerful tool for communication, especially in business. Whether you’re presenting a pitch, motivating...
by Amy Glass | Jan 2, 2024 | Presentation Skills
Handling questions is a critical component of successful presentations. Unfortunately, you can’t ace this part of the presentation if you can hear a pin drop when you ask if there are any questions. Without questions, you have no idea how the presentation landed with...
by Amy Glass | Oct 21, 2023 | Presentation Skills
Have you ever listened to a presenter who talked at breakneck speed without pausing for breath? Exhausting, isn’t it? Pauses give your listeners the opportunity to digest and assimilate what you said and perhaps even come up with a great question or comment. Below are...
by Amy Glass | Oct 18, 2023 | Presentation Skills
Have you ever heard the saying, “silence is golden”? While it may be true, it can seem not to apply in the case of a business presentation. But silence, in the form of a well-timed pause, can be very effective when speaking (whether one-on-one or to larger audiences)....
by Amy Glass | Sep 14, 2023 | Presentation Skills
Know your audience and capture their attention. It sounds simple, but how do you put it into action? Sometimes the best way to improve your skills, is to understand how NOT to do it. Here is an example: One of BRODY’s clients is a major pharmaceutical firm that throws...
by Amy Glass | Jul 31, 2023 | Presentation Skills
In many situations, audiences are no longer content to sit and listen to you talk—they want to be part of the discussion. Effective presenters recognize and take advantage of this by actively encouraging audience participation. By doing so you can: Achieve a richer...