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What Trains Dogs can Train You in the Use of Powerpoint

What Trains Dogs can Train You in the Use of Powerpoint

Advancing through PowerPoint slides without any awkwardness is a worthy goal for any presenter. Here is a surprisingly easy, inexpensive, and extremely effective way to achieve that.     My business partner and friend, Circe Denyer, is a TEDx coach. … Continue reading

Where to Point the PowerPoint Clicker

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I have a love-hate relationship when it comes to PowerPoint. Not just for myself but for all of us presenters. Designed and used correctly is an excellent embellishment to a talk. More times than not, that isn’t the case.   … Continue reading

Speakers Emergency Kit – Safety Pins

In two weeks, two situations arose that safety pins could solve. Microphone Battery Pack The first incident was a popular guest speaker who did not have any means by which we could attach the battery pack so she could wear … Continue reading

A Most Embarrassing Moment

Many years ago I was serving as the Toastmaster at a meeting. Dinner was first. Then I got up to do my duty. I joked, smiled, smiled, smiled. Really hammed it up. You know how us Toastmasters can be. This … Continue reading

What you use to power your PowerPoint

What you use to power your PowerPoint

What you use to power your PowerPoint show matters. The Stuff of Nightmares When I was the Training Coordinator at UCLA, a PowerPoint show kept shutting down and starting up during a class.  It was just awful – not only … Continue reading

Avoid Computer Updates While Presenting

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Scheduling when updates occur will avoid disruptive computer updates while presenting. I have a page on this site devoted to “J” – for “JAMS. “   It explains common things that can occur while doing a presentation and offers suggestions … Continue reading

No Bra Straps while Speaking

No Bra Straps while Speaking

One of the ways to tarnish a professional appearance is to have bra straps showing or, worse, pulling them up while presenting! In 2015, my church decided to go live stream.  Our services include an opening prayer and five-minute talk … Continue reading