Five social science hacks to make your presentations more effective.

It can be intimidating to watch someone with strong presentation skills doing their thing… flawlessly moving from point to point, seamlessly moving from slide to slide, and naturally performing in front of an audience. It’s like the ultimate skill that we all wish we had: To be the perfect presenter. But that is NOT what the game is all about, my friends. I have worked with really experienced communicators. They create a great script, they hit all their points, and they use t

I have been in MAJOR pitches where everyone felt like everything was on the line - and one poor individual was literally hitting the wall. It is painful to witness. When that happens, you should know there are five things you can do immediately to help. 1. Get Them Calmed with Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR): Get them alone and help them take a deep breath. Have them squeeze their core muscles tight, then release. It allows the body to stop shaking. Reassure them that eve

I have seen some fantastically talented presenters – and I know that it takes work. In fact, the skill of presenting is NOT a single behavior, but several skills that work together – both internally and externally. In fact, the behaviors of a strong presenter are anchored in the following SEVEN elements: 1. Connect Personally - Putting your personal self into your content actually makes you more authentic and believable. Stay to your professional self and you won’t get t