Act naturally as you make your videos

 A natural, conversational tone is best for making videos   When you cut a video, don’t get all worked up about a formal stage “presence.” Your viewers want to know the real you, so come across naturally. Imagine that the camera and tripod are a friend or neighbor. Talk as you would in any situation … Read more

Back up your computer and websites regularly

Back up your computer files and websites regularly to overcome a loss Do you back up your computer files and websites? If not, you’re risking serious loss. There is no one best way to back up your computer. Just do it (if I may be so bold as to steal  a popular phrase). For your … Read more

How to leave a good phone message in 3 easy steps

How to leave a good phone message 1. Give important information, like your phone number, at least two times, especially if you are calling from a cell phone. Signals do occasionally break up, and the person may not have caller ID. 2. Speak slowly and clearly. Don’t force the recipient to play back your message … Read more

5 tips to keep your presentation on time

Effective presentations stay on message and on time

Along with offering the wrong material, one of the bigger mistakes a presenter can make is running too long. Some presenters take a cavalier attitude toward time, especially if they’re speaking in the evening. Regardless of when your presentation occurs, stay on time. It shows respect and a level of professionalism. These tips will help you.

how to give a speech, effective presentations

 

Develop an outline and script The framework for your presentation, an outline creates order and structure. Your notes or script, developed from your outline, keep you on message and on time. Speakers who try to “wing it” during either the research stage or the presentation itself often end up with an incoherent speech that wanders aimlessly and goes well over the allotted time.

Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse The best way to know whether you’re on time is to do a full rehearsal. Don’t quicken your pace or cut corners. If, for example, you want to use 10 minutes for a group exercise, stop your rehearsal for 10 minutes. Walk away, and do some chores or other tasks to burn that time.

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