Let’s explore the art of interactive presentations and why they can be a powerful tool to engage your audience. Interactive presentations involve active participation from your audience, making the experience more engaging, memorable, and impactful. Answering questions during the presentation, having breakout groups, call-and-response – all can make a presentation more interactive. To help you master the art of interactive…
In the world of entrepreneurship, technical founders often find themselves in the challenging position of pitching their ideas and securing funding for their ventures. However, pitching to investors requires a unique approach that goes beyond technical expertise. Let’s discuss three crucial tips that technical founders should consider when presenting their ideas to potential investors. These tips will help them enhance…
Are you a technical professional looking to enhance your presentation skills for non-technical audiences? Let’s explore some valuable do’s and don’ts for presenting at technical conferences. Practice and Respect Time Limits One of the first crucial aspects of a successful technical conference presentation is practicing your delivery and respecting the allocated time. Before stepping on stage, ensure that you have…
Picture this. You’re an engineer who is presenting your research to senior level executives. You painstakingly develop your slides, making sure to explain your work in exacting detail. In fact, the title of your presentation, in your opinion, is the perfect summary of your current research. “CSF1R Agonists Elicit Distinct ERK Activation and Heterogeneity Profiles in Homeostatic and Diseased Microglia…
If you work in a technical role, chances are you like precision. Say what you mean, and mean what you say. But what if you’re in a situation where you’re not sure what to say at all? Speaking off the cuff is such a situation. Your boss asks you in the hallway how a project is going. You’re asked a…
Want a low pressure way to improve your public speaking skills? Appear as a guest on podcasts. There are over 400,000 active podcasts, so you can definitely find some that would love to have you as a guest. As a podcast guest, your speaking skills will improve because you’ll get practice answering questions extemporaneously. You can also build relationships with…