Posts Tagged ‘audience’

Six Ways to Transform your Presentation

How many times have you been bored rigid by conference speakers?How can you make sure that your presentations engage and interest your audience? How can you really get your message across?Here are some great ways to liven up your pitch and avoid boring your audience to tears: 1. Throw away PowerPoint. PowerPoint presentations are the norm but are they the best way to communicate your message?The trouble with them is that… Continue reading

May 22 2009 | By Paul | Tagged: audience, interest, keynote, powerpoint, presentation, speech | 16 comments»

5 Things to Do Before You Build Your Personal Brand

Most people don't take the time to discover their own personal brand. I believe the reason for this is because of the very many influences we have on our lives, from our parents, to our teachers to our managers and even our friends. I have many friends who are instructed to become lawyers, doctors and accountants by their parent who is already in that field and wants to… Continue reading

March 17 2009 | By Dan | Tagged: audience, freelance, personal branding, promotion, self-employment, self-promotion | 7 comments»

From Here to Tweeternity: A Practical Guide to Getting Started on Twitter

Twitter is clearly the Next Big Thing. In the past couple of months, we’ve seen CNN adopting it as a way of giving living feedback during their shows, celebrities from Britney Spears to Demi Moore opening accounts, and hundreds of thousands of new users join the ranks of Tweeters.Businesses are getting into the Twitter game, too, using it as a way to provide near-instantaneous customer service, to promote their services… Continue reading

February 12 2009 | By Dustin | Tagged: audience, best-practices, engagement, marketing, promotion, twitter | 25 comments»

Lifehack Live for April 28, 2008: Lifehack.org Reader’s Questions

This week, I'm taking questions and giving answers. Instead of an interview, I answer questions from you, the Lifehack.org readers, about productivity, teaching, project planning, and life in general.Here are the sites for teachers I mention in the show:

I also referred listeners to my recent post, 10 Ways to Pimp Your Blog, for tips on promoting a… Continue reading

April 28 2008 | By Dustin | Tagged: answer, audience, Podcast, question | 1 comment»