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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...
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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
- 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
- Nov 1, 2022
- 6 min
How to calm your nerves before a presentation
Do you beat yourself up about being afraid of public speaking? I say this with all love and respect: stop it! Give yourself a break....
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
- Oct 5, 2022
- 4 min
Gestures to use in your presentation—and some to avoid
I don’t know how many times I’ve been coaching leaders on presentation skills and I’m asked, “What do I do with my hands?” People have an...
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...
NobleEdge
- Jun 21, 2022
- 5 min
How to handle challenging questions when giving a presentation
Most people hate giving presentations. Public Speaking is humanity’s number one fear. So they imagine everyone in the audience in their...
NobleEdge
- Jun 14, 2022
- 5 min
Bringing energy to your presentation
Think of the most boring presentation you endured. What did you walk away with? Maybe a few notes you scribbled—and soon misplaced. One...
NobleEdge
- Jun 7, 2022
- 5 min
Do your presentations just inform—or do they INSPIRE?
It’s that time again. Time to put together another review for your team or your clients. But wait—before you even get started, let me ask...
NobleEdge
- May 31, 2022
- 6 min
Going from ME to WE when giving a presentation
I see many people giving presentations, and I can tell they just want the ordeal over as quickly as possible. They say the words they’ve...
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