5 Simple Tips for Presentation Preparation

Presentation

Picture this scene.  You have to address a group of people in a public setting.  Perhaps your boss and your co-workers, or maybe a prospective client or a professional organization.  In preparation for the event you work hard on your presentation.  You have a great story to tell.  You choose the perfect images to get your point across.  You find the perfect font to fit your message.  You save your PowerPoint presentation.  You are ready …read more

More of This…

More of This

Alright so I am not a big “New Year’s Resolution” guy, but I thought I might take a moment to write about my thoughts for 2009. In 2009 I plan to do more: Goofing Around With My Family – This is really important to me.  I have the most awesome family in the world.  It is easy to get wrapped up in the stress of everyday life and to forget to just have fun and …read more

Speaking Directly – IABC Panel Discussion

On February I was given the privilege of taking part in a panel discussion put on by the Dayton Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. The discussion revolved around the use of Direct Marketing. I was joined by Michael Boyd from BRC Marketing and Jay Harris of 1 Earth – 2 really bright and insightful guys. It was really a great experience. We all seemed to share many of the same views about …read more

4 Way Test for Better Blogging

Yesterday, I was given the distinct privilege of speaking to the Dayton Rotary on the topic of blogging. I was joined by emcee Alan Pippenger, who put the program together, and bloggers David Esrati, and Bill Pote. As a member of the organization, I was particularly thrilled to be able to address my fellow Rotarians on something that has had such an enormous impact on my life. In preparing for the speech, I was looking …read more