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Presenting when the stakes are high
Let’s face it. Most people don’t enjoy giving a presentation. It’s scary and nerve-wracking whenever you have to stand up in front of a...
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NobleEdge
- Feb 28
- 6 min
How to present successfully online
Back in 2019, our reality was rocked by a worldwide pandemic. Within weeks, even days, companies and individuals had to suddenly pivot...
NobleEdge
- Feb 14
- 5 min
Using props in your presentation
Remember “Show and Tell” in grade school? It was one of my favorite activities. All the silly things we brought to class: rocks, puppies,...
NobleEdge
- Jan 31
- 7 min
How to make your presentation interactive
Presenters, are you wondering how to make your presentation more interactive? Get some back-and-forth going between yourself and the...
NobleEdge
- Jan 24
- 6 min
How to reduce filler words in your presentation
I want to talk about a topic we can all relate to: how to use fewer “umms” and “ahhs” in your presentation. Otherwise known as...
NobleEdge
- Jan 17
- 6 min
How to use storytelling in your presentation
So, it’s time again for your monthly report. There it is. You’re going through your presentation, slide by slide, imparting an imposing...
NobleEdge
- Jan 10
- 5 min
How to keep your presentations fresh
Out of all the leaders and professionals I’ve consulted on their presentation skills, I would say it’s pretty much a 50/50 split on...
NobleEdge
- Dec 21, 2022
- 6 min
How to deal with people who talk too much
Have you ever been in the Stand-Up Meeting That Time Forgot? That is, a five-minute meeting that seemed to stretch to 15, 20 even 30...
NobleEdge
- Nov 29, 2022
- 6 min
How to start a presentation
How are you going to start your big presentation? Well, that begs a question. When does your presentation actually start? You might be...
NobleEdge
- Nov 9, 2022
- 5 min
How to get better at public speaking
Did you know that mega-inventor and investor Warren Buffett was once deathly afraid of public speaking? It’s true. While attending...
NobleEdge
- Oct 11, 2022
- 7 min
Avoid these presentation mistakes
Whether you are a fledgling presenter or a seasoned pro, you have probably digested a lot of content on what to do to be more successful,...
NobleEdge
- Sep 27, 2022
- 5 min
What do I do with my hands during a presentation?—Part One
Next time you’re out for a cup of coffee with some pals, or even engaging on a virtual call, try a little experiment. Tuck your hands...
NobleEdge
- Jul 26, 2022
- 5 min
Training your voice to give powerful presentations
It’s true that most of our human communication is conveyed with nonverbals (body language and gestures). But that doesn’t mean your voice...
NobleEdge
- Jul 19, 2022
- 4 min
The power of silence in presentations
"Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech." ~ Martin Farquhar Tupper When I was studying Theater as an undergraduate, we...
NobleEdge
- Jul 12, 2022
- 5 min
Are your non-verbals helping or hurting your presentation?
Think about preparing for your last presentation. Words. It was all about getting the words right. Draft. Redraft. Maybe throw in some...
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