Tag: Potent Presentations Initiative

Movement as Speech: 3-Part Series on Nonverbal Communication

Jul 13th, 2012 / Presentations

Isaac Castillo is leading a 3-part series about public speaking skills and nonverbal communication for evaluators and in this post is covering how you can make sure you are using movement effectively in your presentations.

Getting Handy in Your Presentation: 3-Part Series on Nonverbal Communication

Jul 10th, 2012 / Presentations

Isaac Castillo is leading a 3-part series about public speaking skills and nonverbal communication for evaluators and in this post is covering a common question: what do I do with my hands?

The Volume of Your Presentation

Jun 21st, 2012 / Presentations

Guest blogger Isaac Castillo is sharing his tips on how to know if your volume in your presentation is correct and how to fix it if it’s not.

We are Seeing the Same Thing: Potent Presenters Connect with Their Audience

May 15th, 2012 / Presentations

As part of the American Evaluation Association’s Potent Presentations Initiative, I’ve been asking people to think about some of the most memorable presentations that they’ve seen and guest blogger, Mika Yoder Yamashita is sharing hers.

“But clients like to read my PowerPoints on their laptop when they’re in bed…”

May 7th, 2012 / Presentations

One of the best things about evaluation conferences is that you get a chance to see your former coworkers and compare notes. While chatting with a former teammate recently I realized we were approaching PowerPoints very differently. There’s no “one size fits all” PowerPoint design, but perhaps evaluators can learn how to design PowerPoints differently depending on the purpose?

Potent Presentation Advice: Don’t Be Afraid to Move Around a Little!

May 4th, 2012 / Presentations

As I continue to learn more about what makes a potent presentation, I asked Caryl Schroeder to share what she feels is important. One of her great tips- don’t be afraid to move around a little bit!

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