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When to Use We, I and You in a Persuasive Presentation

When to Use We, I and You in a Persuasive Presentation

by Anne B. Freedman | Oct 2, 2019 | Presentation Tips

A pet peeve of mine is speakers who spend their entire message telling me how they did something, such as how they built their company or what’s important  to them about the topic, without ever inviting me and the rest of the audience to be a part of the...
4 Ways To Keep Your Audience’s Attention

4 Ways To Keep Your Audience’s Attention

by Anne B. Freedman | Sep 19, 2019 | Presentation Tips

Skilled speakers have developed what appear as intuitive responses to the drifting attention span that can happen when you are face-to-face with a small group or a big audience. While some of these turnaround efforts may truly be intuitive, most are learned behaviors,...

[Infographic] 6 Opening Techniques To Win Your Audience Attention Right Away

by Anne B. Freedman | Sep 11, 2019 | Presentation Tips

In speaking as in life, you never have a “second chance to make a first impression.” That’s why knowing how to open your remarks with style and energy really matters.   Free 5-day miniCourse Your knowledge is only as good as you present it....
What We Can Learn from  Abraham Lincoln’s Public Speaking History – Part 1

What We Can Learn from Abraham Lincoln’s Public Speaking History – Part 1

by Anne B. Freedman | Jul 8, 2019 | Presentation Tips

What We Can Learn from Abraham Lincoln’s Public Speaking History – Part 1 I asked a number of people recently how long they thought the Gettysburg Address actually was. Most said 10-15 minutes or they didn’t know.  Amazingly to me, the Gettysburg address lasted just...
How to Win The Global Attention Span Challenge.

How to Win The Global Attention Span Challenge.

by Anne B. Freedman | Dec 7, 2017 | Presentation Tips

The iconic American writer, Mark Twain, once observed, “No sinner is saved after the first 20 minutes of a sermon.” If your goal is to capture and keep your audience’s attention today, Twain’s advice remains on point but it’s outdated. What is realistic? What can...

Holiday Networking: How to Get Remembered and Rewarded

by Anne B. Freedman | Dec 1, 2017 | Networking Skills, Presentation Tips

Years ago, my roommate Deana was a hospitality major who got to take the most popular course on campus at the time: Beverage 101. She was required to sample different beers in one class, wines in another, and spirits in the others as part of the training about the...
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