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3 things you must avoid when delivering a presentation to a live audience

You’ve created your presentation and now is the time — you’re standing up in front of your audience. What do you need to know to make your presentation a success?

You need to know 3 things that the audience hates and how to avoid them.

1. Reading the slides

If you put too much [...]

For a professional image: Say good-bye to filler words and hello to eye contact

Do you strive to look, sound, and perform your best when you present?

Say good-by to filler words

When you’re at an event where several people speak, you’ll notice that some people sprinkle their talk with filler words, especially “uh.” By contrast, those who speak without filler words sound polished and eloquent. I’ve noticed [...]

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