The differences between a presentation and a lecture can be subtle. However, there are a number of important factors to consider in how to approach one or the other, which will impact how you formulate your given talk. The key difference between a presentation and a lecture is that a lecture is mostly given by …
Sometimes it’s a good idea to give your audience a perspective of what you are going to talk about before you really get going. However, you might be wondering if it is worth dedicating a slide to this in your presentation. Adding a table of contents to your presentation is very useful to not just …
One of the best ways to improve your public speaking is to listen to advice from those who have already mastered this seemingly elusive art. Podcasts are a great way to absorb such insight from leading figures in whatever field interests you. There are hundreds of podcasts out there that will be able to provide …
So, I was working on a presentation recently for a client and I was asked to curve text into a circle in a Google Slides presentation! I found it difficult at first, but with a little research, I managed to do it quite easily! Here’s what I learned. Adding a curve text into a circle …
Your college years are a time when you will inevitably have to learn new skills, push your boundaries, and try things that you might otherwise not have been inclined to do. It is almost certain that you will be required to do some public speaking in college no matter what you major in. Whether it …
I was sitting at my desk today while I stumbled upon a question by one of our patrons. It got me thinking if there was ever a difference between a Presentation and Report Writing? So, I did some research, and here’s what I found out! The main difference between a Presentation and Report Writing is …
When I was creating a Powerpoint presentation on my home computer, I realized the name of the author was not what I wanted. So, I found out how to do it, and thought I’d write this helpful article to explain how to do it. To change the author name in PowerPoint, click on File > …
The fear of giving presentations is real. There’s even a term for it – Glossophobia! So, if you find it difficult to stand in front of a group of people to give a presentation, then you are not alone! There are many reasons why people find it hard to give a presentation. Most common reasons …
Fonts are one of the major parts of making your presentations look good. They also add emotions to the words. But imagine spending hours finding the most perfect font that enhances your presentation, only to find out that the recipient’s computer does not support the fonts that you’ve used! That’s hours of effort gone down …
You might have heard that taking Xanax is an effective way to reduce anxiety before a presentation. However, you might also be wondering if it is safe to take or whether it will even work for you! Xanax resolves the chemical imbalances in the brain which can make giving a presentation less stressful. It is …