Communication Lessons from Patrick Winston’s “How to Speak” Lecture
An MIT lecture by Professor Patrick Winston titled “How to Speak” is a fantastic example of an effective presenter and an informative discussion filled with useful communication tips. According to MIT News, Professor Winston unfortunately passed away in 2019. Even so, his expertise as a lecturer can still be viewed today on the MIT YouTube […]
Choosing a Communication Channel: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction We’ve all heard the expression “this could have been an email”, a joke which sheds light on the reality that many organizational meetings are viewed as a waste of time. While it would be extreme to label all formal meetings as a waste of time, it is important to note that the modality in […]
Communicators as Leaders: Take Ownership
You are leading the room when you step up to present in front of an audience. As a leader, you take on a certain level of responsibility. Your responsibility lies in helping your audience understand the most important information, as well as clarifying anything they don’t understand. This mindset is what separates the average communicators […]
When should you use presentation slides?
Presentations have become synonymous with presentation slides. But in the time I’ve been coaching professionals with Vautier Communications, one theme has made itself clear: presentation slides aren’t always necessary. Here are eight scenarios that justify using presentation slides: 1/ When you need to show pictures, videos, or data. Seeing as slides are visual aids, […]
Podcast Summary: Three things you can do to stand out as a presenter
Three things you can do to stand out as a presenter Written By: Jenny Rearick In episode 1 of The Speak As Well As You Think Podcast, Jenn Alex and I talked about three things you can do when presenting to stand out. Because presentations have become the go-to medium for sharing […]
Stop Doing These Three Things When You Deliver a Presentation
Peter Drucker once said, “We spend a lot of time teaching leaders what to do. We don’t spend enough time teaching leaders what to stop. Half the leaders I have met don’t need to learn what to do. They need to learn what to stop.” And the same goes for presentation skills. The simple […]
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