Connection to conversion: the power of audience’s love at first sight to a presentation
To succeed, presenters must abandon gradual introductions and instead focus on captivating the audience from the start.
Presentation-monologue: words that captivate
Hamlet with the skull of Yorick by Walter Stanley Paget Exploring cases when presentations can be delivered without relying on slides, animations, or multimedia elements. While it may seem heretical to pose such a question, give us a little time to explain ourselves. Just a few decades ago, this style of presentation was the norm. […]
Make the right move when choosing between remote and office
Mademoiselle Sarah Hallowell, Mary Louise Fairchild Is the battle for work approaches already decided? Absolutely! In this article, we not only reveal the winner (although you probably already have a hunch) but also delve into why this particular approach triumphed and how to take its side not to be left aside from progress. Drum roll, […]
Overcoming the fear of public speaking, part II
Tiger holding Hunters at bay by Charles R. Knight This is the second part of the ROI4Presenter team’s text to empower speakers at online events. While in the first part, we’ve addressed dealing with intrusive thoughts that hinder public speaking, here we provide insights on how to prepare and deliver a presentation confidently. Strengthen […]
Overcoming the fear of public speaking, part I
Charles R. Knight, Cro-Magnon artists painting woolly mammoths in Font-de-Gaume Below, you’ll discover valuable tips from the ROI4Presenter team to empower speakers at online events. It is divided into two parts—mind training and body training. This first part addresses intrusive thoughts that hinder public speaking and offers strategies to overcome presentation anxiety. The second part […]
Why large audiences and complex topics benefit from presentation-interviews
An interesting conversation by Frédéric Soulacroix Let’s delve into a presentation format that can significantly impact your audience’s receptiveness toward you – the question & answer block. In many online events, direct communication with the audience is often neglected or cut short, leaving no room for questions. You can recall many presentations ending with something […]
Crafting “wow” slides for an online presentation
Even without studying statistics, it is evident that slides are the face of most online events. Ideally, they should carry critical information, conveying it even to those who put off the sound and flip through the presentation, skipping to the good part. Visuals are best laid down in a person’s memory, especially in the long […]
From boring to brilliant: presenter’s eight common mistakes to avoid
Have you ever found yourself bored out of your mind during an online presentation? Do you wonder why some presenters can’t seem to grab your attention? Well, you’re not alone. Many people have experienced this, usually due to the presenter’s mistakes. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the most common […]
Freedom in your pocket: how smartphones are changing the game
France in the Year 2000, Jean-Marc Côté Do you remember when people thought computers would be our downfall, chaining us to our desks for eternity? Well, fortunately, today’s mobile devices have liberated us from that dystopian future. In fact, did you know that smartphones are now so advanced that they can be considered personal computers […]
Why should communication be the focus of your online presentation strategy?
Boy Fishing by Winslow Homer A good salesperson knows that a potential client needs to be provided with an opportunity to talk, and not less, but more than the seller. The optimal format of communication ending with a purchase is 30-40% from the seller and 60-70% from the buyer. With a properly organized dialogue, the […]