How many times do we groan with dread at the idea of sitting through a presentation? How many times do we “zone out” and not even hear what the presenter is saying? It happens often, especially when faced with a presenter who drones on and on without doing anything to keep interest. If you have to give a presentation, then the last thing you want is to be one of “those” we all groan at. You don’t have to change your whole style. And, you don’t even have to make big changes. Here are five tips for little things you can do to raise your own presentation game. 1. Cut Out the Fluff It’s easy to tr ..read more

Storytelling is an integral part of human existence. It not only reaffirms our identity but also provides meaning to our lives. The power of storytelling transcends time and space, enabling us to connect and find common ground with others. But what makes storytelling so unique a concept? Karen Eber, CEO of the Eber Leadership Group, began her TED talk – “How your brain responds to stories and why they’re crucial for leaders” – with a narrative about Maria. “Maria walked into the elevator at work. She went to press the button when her phone fell out of her hand. It bounced on the floor.” Readin ..read more

The sales pitch; it quite literally can make or break your business. People see a pitch as someone trying to sell their idea but there’s much more to it. Depending on what type of pitch you’re delivering you may be trying to convince someone to take action in 30 seconds (this is usually called the elevator pitch)! That’s an incredibly short amount of time to generate excitement, make a connection and have someone take the action you desire (most likely an investment). If you’re a CEO/Entrepreneur/Sales Person… If you’re any of the above you will be pitching at every opportunity possible.  ..read more

This is Part 2 of a 3-part series on becoming a better public speaker by being more authentic. Part 1 – [Case Study] #1 Reason Why People BOMB With Public Speaking Part 2 – [You Are Here] How To Be A More Authentic Speaker Part 3 – Stop Trying To Be Tony Robbins This is the difference… The difference between the bombing, disconnected presenter and the engaging, rock star presenter is… Knowing who you are. The disconnected, un-successful presenters don’t know their style. The flailing presenter isn’t connecting in a genuine way with the audience. If this sounds like you… it’s not your fa ..read more

Last year I attended 318 webinars, and guess what? I hate to say it, but for the most part they were really…really boring… …and even sadder to say is that the people who attended them didn’t get much value, unless you count zzzz’s. Where are we going wrong with webinars? I’ll show you EXACTLY how to fix one of the most “boring” problems in our increasingly virtual world in this article… …but first, a question for you… Can your webinars go beyond boring? I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about how to do successful webinars and web meetings… …so this post is dedicated to giving y ..read more

One of the best ways to keep your audience engaged is to ask the right types of questions. Recently, we were asked by a member of our Rule the Room Public Speaking Community to write a blog about how to create good leading questions. I started to email the answer, and then I realized that this is a topic that all of you probably want to know. Choose Your Questions Wisely It’s not just about what types of questions are good questions. Many of you have learned that. It’s about how to CREATE those questions. In general, there are four main types of questions you can use to Rule the Room. To ..read more

If you’re looking for tips for an amazing sales presentation…then you’ve come to the right place! I’d like to ask you an important question. Are you the type of presenter that clients feel connected to and want to buy from? Just what is it that makes an audience see you as someone they consider a future partner… Someone they want to invest in rather than just someone they saw in a casual encounter? In a moment, I’m going to share with you the top 5 tips for an amazing sales presentation, but first I’d like you to think about the last time you stood up in front of an audience… I’m talking abou ..read more

How can you tell if you’ve hit a plateau with your public speaking skills? The answer; expect it and plan for it. That’s how real change happens. And, be warned, you just can’t go on your impression of how well your audience is “listening”. HINT—YOUR AUDIENCE MAY BE FAKING IT. Those that stay ahead of the curve keep a learner’s mentality, challenging themselves by doing things like: seeking feedback assuming they have blind spots to their delivery taking video of themselves to be reviewed (by themselves or a coach LINK TO OUR COACHING HERE) and making investments of time to bettering their c ..read more

Whenever you admit to your audience you “Do Not Know” the answer to a question, you diminish trust, credibility and ultimately your integrity as a presenter or instructor. In this blog post you will learn how to avoid saying I don’t know when giving a presentation…even if you really don’t know the answer! About 5 years ago, Jason witnessed a conversation between two presenters and he loves to share this story, when it comes to this topic. This story will benefit you as you consider how to keep your credibility intact by avoiding the phrase, “I don’t know” when speaking to or instructing a grou ..read more

If there’s one thing I’ve learned about public speaking since I started working for Rule the Room it’s this… When the Rule the Room team speaks to anyone about giving presentations, and specifically about fears and nervousness, the above is the one thing we tell them that immediately offers them some comfort. Are you feeling those fears and nerves creep in? Here are 10 ways to RELAX before giving your next presentation… 1. Identify your presentation personality This one is number 1 for a reason. Too many times we’ve seen people try presenting in a style that’s not true to them. If you’re tryi ..read more