Category Archives: Preparation

SpeakerByte #16: Scout Your Stage

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

Plan to arrive at your venue, whether it’s a conference room, boardroom or ballroom, at least 30 minutes before your start time. Get comfortable. Walk around and explore the room. Test the equipment. Troubleshoot the logistics. If something isn’t the … Continue reading →

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From Paper to Podium: Rehearse Your Way to Success

Posted on February 2, 2010 by

On average, it takes three to five focused rehearsals for a speaker to really seal the deal — especially when it comes to critical or career-defining presentations.
Certainly, preparing for a weekly staff meeting report doesn’t demand three to five rehearsal sessions. But when the pressure’s on, there’s no replacement for a structured rehearsal plan that will help deliver the results you need when you step up to the podium. Continue reading →

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The Art of Using Notes

Posted on January 6, 2010 by

I’m often surprised that many speakers still fall prey to the fallacy that preparation means memorization — and that bringing notes to the podium might make you appear ill-prepared in the eyes of your audience. To the contrary, top presenters know it’s not what you bring to the podium but how you use it that sets apart good and great speakers. Continue reading →

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