Five social science hacks to make your presentations more effective.

I once saw a friend (who is an outstanding presenter) deliver a strong presentation that did NOT go over well. But he had done everything right: prepared a strong narrative script, rehearsed appropriately, and presented flawlessly. Why wasn’t the audience convinced? I realized my friend had focused on what he wanted to convey, not what would be compelling to his audience. But we know through sociology and behavioral psychology that different audiences require specific strate

Remember when you started your big presentation, and within two minutes felt like you were speaking a different language? Well, you probably were, and here is how to solve that. People naturally like those with whom they identify, and the way you speak is a natural, immediate signal of familiarity. Whether your speech pattern is formal, casual, driven by corporate phrases, or even regional dialects, these are the clues that help your audience feel like you are part of their t

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