A cardinal rule that I live by is to be the best at what you do you must learn from the best. That is why it was a great thrill for me to learn from Les Brown, one of the world’s top motivational speakers. Les was a speaker at an event that I attended last… Read More »
Question ~ How can I get access to Learning & Development/Training presenters sessions so I can learn how I can leverage their knowledge and techniques? Mary’s Answer ~ There are 3 suggestions that I have to answer your question: #1 – Observe Mentors You Respect. Are there any Learning & Development/Training presenters whose style of… Read More »
Question ~ How can I make a more dynamic, engaging presentation than I currently do? Mary’s Answer ~ There are many ways that you can make your presentation more dynamic and engaging. One of the BEST ways you can make your presentation more engaging is the use of a personal story. Tie the point of… Read More »
Question ~ When giving a memorized speech, I sometimes lose my train of thought if I look at the people too closely. How can I prevent this from happening? Mary’s Answer ~ Firstly, I would encourage you to internalize your speeches, rather than memorize. The difference being: In memorizing, you are having to check back… Read More »
Preparation Is The Key To The Kingdom When I first started to take an interest in learning to present in public, I attended a speaking conference and saw some amazing, confident and funny speakers present on stage. After the conference, I went up to one of the presenters and said, “You make presenting look so… Read More »