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Distractions can happen anywhere
During my Ph.D., I had the opportunity to sit in on a number of dissertation defense from other students. While many of them were the same, one stands out in particular. In this situation, a student was presenting the culmination of six arduous years of research. They...
Grab their attention
As we discussed in our last conversation, you only have eight seconds to grab your audience's attention and draw them in. What kind of introduction only takes eight seconds? Don't. First, let's start with what not to do. Nobody wants to walk into a presentation and...
The first 8 seconds
You have 20 minutes to convey your message. You have ~8 seconds to capture someone's attention. You have 1 chance to make a first impression. In the time it takes someone to walk around their neighborhood, you're expected to capture the audience's attention, convey...
Know your audience
...or they may forget to remember you. Introduction When you're scheduled to give a presentation, what is the first thing you consider? As tempting as it may be to start ripping through another slide deck, it's worth stopping to ask, "Who is my audience? Why am I...
Nerves are normal.
Nerves. Nerves are normal. Introduction Let's be honest -- giving a presentation in front of your colleagues can be downright nerve-wracking. In the moment, it seems like the only lifeline you have is...you. You hope to impress them with your words, your slides, and...
Tailoring your message
"Know thy enemy and know yourself" ~Sun Tzu, The art of war Introduction A year ago, I was asked to speak at a large volunteer gathering. The crowd consisted of 60-70 individuals, covering a wide variety of genders, ages, and ethnicities. The youngest individual...
