Spice up presentations: 5 AI tools for professional images in seconds
/in Presentation Skills, Tips and tricks, Tips for success /by Thomas SkipwithAttention is the be-all and end-all of successful presentations. And what could captivate the audience more than really strong visual impressions? But let’s be honest, finding the perfect images and […]
Language magic at Christmas time: Your guide to an unforgettable Christmas poem!
It's the time of year for Christmas poems. Anyone who recites…
What are the 5 biggest challenges for STEM professionals?
Question: What are the 5 biggest challenges for STEM professionals…
August 1 Speech: Viola Amherd speaks no matter what.
On July 31, 2023, Europaplatz in Lucerne became a special place.…
Last Minute Checklist for your speeches - and your speech will be a success.
Congratulations! You were invited to speak and have prepared…
The thrill of success: Master your nervousness in business presentations with these 10 tips.
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Inspire from the start: 10 ideas for a convincing presentation introduction
10 ideas for an attractive opening
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From the idea to the perfect presentation: AI technology in action
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Yes, AI tools are a real support for daily work.…
Armin Laschet versus Friedrich Merz: This is where the speakers' chaff is separated from the wheat.
Armin Laschet was elected chairman of the CDU Germany on January…
Online presentations are here to stay. (Tips part 4)
Online meetings and online presentations are here to stay. With…
Never again speechless - with the little book Impromptu Speaking made simple! (2nd edition)
We have completely revised and expanded the Little Book of Speaking…
Online meetings and videoconferencing: How it works (Part 3)
There are still too many bad online meetings and video conferences…
Zoom bombing: Never again! Video conferencing and online meeting tips (part 2)
Recently, some concerns have arisen about data security in virtual…
Video conferencing with Zoom: 3 tips (part 1)
Tons of employees are currently condemned to working from home.…
The pause: one of the most powerful secrets of presentation skills
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1st of August Speech: 10 Tips to succeed
All over the country countless speakers will give a 1st of August speech. (The 1st of August is the Swiss national holiday.). I have collected 10 (not conclusive) tips for a successful 1st of August speech.
When does a presentation start?
Many think a presentation begins with the first word. Good idea, but wrong. A good presentation doesn't start with the first word. This episode will reveal when a presentation really starts.
PowerPoint or Prezi: Which is better?
How many deaths have you suffered through PowerPoint? In this article you will learn whether Prezi is a good alternative to PowerPoint.
Oprah Winfrey inspires her audience.
A good callback is a strong rhetorical device. Oprah Winfrey does it beautifully in her speech. In addition she tells a very touching story.
A Nazi analogy made by the AfD
AfD politician Bernd Baumann pulls the Nazi card - and this at the first AfD speech in the German Bundestag. He certainly won over at least his base with that one. Daring?
Christmas - once particularly contemplative
A contemplative story needs several elements to be well received. An element that is often forgotten is recalled in this blog post. Use it and you'll see how eyes light up.
Every kid needs a champion.
Even children who were previously academically weak can be motivated. Rita F. Pierson shows how this can be done in her lecture in a humorous way. She uses many rhetorical means to convey her message to the man and woman.
Rage speech by Christian Lindner
Christian Lindner, the German FDP party leader, made a remarkable speech to parliament. This post highlights four techniques of rhetoric that will also be useful to you in your next presentation.
"How do I tell my child?"
Are there topics that simply cannot be presented in an interesting way? I don't think so. Every topic can be presented in an interesting way - it simply requires thorough preparation. This is masterfully demonstrated by Stiftung Warentest in a video on the subject of data security.
The analogy: a powerful rhetorical device
Barack Obama is a prime example of a good speaker. In this example, he shows how an analogy helps with persuasion.
Move your listeners, if necessary right at the beginning of your presentation
Some situations are easier than others to keep the listeners attention. Especially in the case of lengthy meetings it can be difficult to get the listeners and participants of the meeting to a point where they continue to pay attention. Here is a solution.
John Major on The Brexit
John Major on The British Exit - and the European Future; University…
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