Technical information can be difficult to follow. Even people who are familiar with a technical topic may not immediately understand a new concept. This is especially true if the concept is presented only the abstract. What’s the solution? In my coaching practice, I work with presenters to come up with stories and metaphors that immediately …
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With technical information, the temptation is for presenters is to write a script. But it’s nearly impossible to sound conversational while you’re reading a script. And being conversational is the only way you’ll hold the audience, no matter how great your slides are. In my coaching practice, I’ve developed methods to help presenters master their …
STEM and other technical people love to figure things out. It’s fun to sort out a complex problem! It can be even more fun to tell others how you did it. In a presentation that is driving action, though, it’s important to shape content according to the audience’s interest and need to know. The audience …
Read moreWhat to Say? What to Leave Out? The Second Step for Technical Presenters
