Comments on: ASK: My tips for a great presentation

By: 100Hundreds

100Hundreds — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:33:32 +0000

thanks men, i can really use this as my basis for my presentation on graphic art design

By: hemaprasad

hemaprasad — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:34:23 +0000

i always wonder how can we take down the notes on the laptop or desktop simultaneously when we are running a presentation through it and we donot want the the audience to know what we are doing or what other programs are running on our screen. please let me know if there is tool i can look into

By: Terry Gault

Terry Gault — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:27:38 +0000

Clearly, your post belies the comment, “I’m just a n00b at all of this public speaking stuff.” These are some sophisticated points which are very useful to the average business presenter.

Your brainstorming and content creation process offers some very useful tips. I really like your idea of whiteboarding then culling the broader points to index cards. This sounds like a very effective and creative way to get started.

Also, your suggestion to shoot for content that will take 50% of the time is terrific. You are SO right about ideas coming up later in the process and adding that extra 25%.

Conceptimages.com, Fotolia.com, Dreamstime.com, Shutterstock.com, and bigstockphoto.com are some other good sources for images.

I concur completely with your point about clothing: “one step above the audience.” I want to be the best-dressed person in the room but only by a little bit.

If you can get away with sneakers, more power to you. I like Ecco and Cole Haan Nike Air dress shoes because they are as comfortable as running shoes but very stylish and acceptable in ANY environment, right up to the boardroom.

Great post, Jake!

By: Terry Gault

Terry Gault — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:27:38 +0000

Clearly, your post belies the comment, "I’m just a n00b at all of this public speaking stuff." These are some sophisticated points which are very useful to the average business presenter.

Your brainstorming and content creation process offers some very useful tips. I really like your idea of whiteboarding then culling the broader points to index cards. This sounds like a very effective and creative way to get started.

Also, your suggestion to shoot for content that will take 50% of the time is terrific. You are SO right about ideas coming up later in the process and adding that extra 25%.

Conceptimages.com, Fotolia.com, Dreamstime.com, Shutterstock.com, and bigstockphoto.com are some other good sources for images.

I concur completely with your point about clothing: "one step above the audience." I want to be the best-dressed person in the room but only by a little bit.

If you can get away with sneakers, more power to you. I like Ecco and Cole Haan Nike Air dress shoes because they are as comfortable as running shoes but very stylish and acceptable in ANY environment, right up to the boardroom.

Great post, Jake!

By: Jake McKee

Jake McKee — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:04:09 +0000

Damn, I hope so Josh! Can we time it with a Shuttle launch??

By: Josh Hallett

Josh Hallett — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:54:43 +0000

Good stuff all around….so will we see you at BlogOrando 08?

By: Jake McKee

Jake McKee — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:04:09 +0000

Damn, I hope so Josh! Can we time it with a Shuttle launch??

By: Josh Hallett

Josh Hallett — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:54:43 +0000

Good stuff all around….so will we see you at BlogOrando 08?

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:01:19 +0000

Thanks Jake! Great stuff.

Patrick

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:01:19 +0000

Thanks Jake! Great stuff.

Patrick