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

August 29, 2011 by Ellen Finkelstein 4 Comments

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 text […]

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

June 30, 2009 by Ellen Finkelstein 5 Comments

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 that […]

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