TED and TEDx are held up as the pinnacle of effective public speaking. Here are some winning techniques – used at last month’s TEDx Barcelona event – that you can easily apply to your own business presentations.
Which ones will you apply?
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Making a business presentation in English when it’s not your mother tongue can be a nerve-wracking experience. But it doesn’t have to be.
These 3 tips will help you reduce the stress, connect with your audience – and make a real impact.
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Your content may be rich and interesting and well researched. But if you don’t speak with energy and passion the delivery falls flat, and the impact – and probably the message – is lost.
So if you have something important to say, how do you say it with impact? By focusing on how you present. And by presenting with presence.
Here’s how.
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You’ve got an important presentation coming up. The stakes are high. How can you make more of an impact on your audience? Watch these 3 quick tips that can transform the ordinary… into the extraordinary.
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I once gave a speech about the two years I spent in Japan in my early twenties. Those two years were pretty special, and I set out to share with my audience my experience of living in that far off land. Inspired by my memories, I carefully crafted my speech.
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Whether you’re pitching a project, an idea or yourself, knowing how to communicate your achievements is essential if you’re to stand out in a crowded marketplace. Here are some quick tips on how to tell your story – and add instant impact to your job interview or elevator pitch.
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Many of us feel uncomfortable talking about our professional accomplishments and successes. After all, we’ve probably all been told that it’s rude to brag or boast. But if you’re going to make an impression in a job interview, networking event or elevator pitch situation, glossing over your achievements is not a solution. You need to brag – but nicely.
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It was an early start at Barcelona’s beautiful Maritime Museum, housed in former shipyards that date back to the 13th century. I was to lead the first workshop at International Community Day on how to inspire through your personal brand – tips for promoting yourself professionally and seeking out opportunities to connect in Barcelona.
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It may not always feel like it, but every time you make a presentation you have a golden opportunity. To share your knowledge and ideas. To connect with your audience. And to leave them with a clear message to take wherever they are going next. But to do that, you need to stand out.
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