How to gesture naturally despite your nervousness Question submitted from one of our members: When I give a standing presentation, I feel really uncomfortable and don’t know what to do with my hands. Can you share any tips? Sheri’s Response: It can be difficult to gesture naturally when you are nervous. It’s important to create …
How to condense your presentation Question Submitted from one of our members: What should I do if I arrive for a meeting and my timeframe has been cut from one hour to 30 minutes? Sheri’s Response: It’s very common to have your presentation time cut drastically. Here’s how you can cope and keep your cool: …
Question submitted from one of our members: It seems that using a laser pointer is popular in our company. What is your opinion on laser pointers? Sheri’s Response: I agree, lots of people like to use laser pointers, however, I don’t like them. I have yet to see someone use the laser pointer effectively. It …
How to properly breathe during a presentation. . . Question submitted from one of our members: For the most part I like giving presentations. Every so often I get going and I can feel myself running out of breath. By the time I finish my presentation, I’m gasping for air. How can I catch my …
How to project your voice . . . Question submitted from one of our members: By nature I am an introvert. People tell me they have a hard time hearing me. I don’t want to shout at people. How can I project my voice when I am naturally a shy person? Sheri’s Response: It …