If you’re a trainer, there’s one scenario that’s almost impossible to avoid. It’s the scenario where you see a hand going up. The participant is about to ask a question. And there’s nothing wrong with the question, except that it’s out of left field. The participant is asking: How do I blazaboo the configulation spectroconfiture […]
Why ‘Impossible-To-Goof-Up’ Questions Relax Your Audience
Put a two year old child in front of a Barney video for the first time, and watch the child’s face. It’s intent. It’s focused. And not very relaxed at all. But put that child in front of that same Barney video for the seven hundredth time, and watch the anticipation on her face. She’s […]
How To Record A Screen Video Presentation (Without Having To Do Tons of Editing)
One of the biggest marketing tools you have at your disposal is the power of video. If you don’t have video on your site, you’re missing out on a big opportunity to showcase your credibility. In the end, customers don’t give a whit about your products or services. They want to know that they can […]
The Subtle (Yet Important) Difference Between Presentation And Conversation
There’s a difference between presenting and conversation. Do you know the difference? The presenter’s tone is almost like a parent’s tone. It’s telling you to do this, and do that. It follows a script that’s either in the presenter’s head or on paper (if the person is reading off a script). And that tone […]
How To Wake Up Your Audience At Your Next Networking Session
Have you ever pondered about this question when standing up at your networking session? What causes your fellow networkers to listen to what you have to say? Do they sit up with rapt attention or do they simply keep eating their breakfast and sipping their rapidly cooling coffees? The difference between them paying attention and […]
