Presentational Skills

Articles on performance and presentation.

How many slides for a 5 minute presentation

How many slides for a 5 minute presentation?

I have very strong views on how many slides for a 5 minute presentation. Using media in speeches and presentations must be done with care. When working with students through to executives, I advise avoiding PowerPoint and other media at all costs. This advice applies to giving a speech, not to tutorials or presentations. When …

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public speaking words per minute

Public speaking words per minute – How fast should you go?

The public speaking words per minute formula is simple. Words are divided by minutes. The question is, is it relevant? Can a speech be excellent spoken slowly or fast? In this article, we will examine how fast speakers speak. We will look at what rate is normal for a speech or address to an audience. …

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public speaking anxiety symptoms

11 public speaking anxiety symptoms you must overcome to succeed

Public speaking anxiety symptoms are common when taking to the stage. Most are harmless, but they can interfere with a well-prepared address. Here I discuss some of the most common and offer advice on overcoming them. Nausea People often feel sick before speaking. Try to remember this is common and unlikely to be harmful. We …

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Public speaking anxiety and its effects on students and teachers

Public speaking anxiety and its effects on students

The impact of public speaking anxiety and its effects on students is well documented. Authorities differ on the percentage of people who suffer from public speaking anxiety. In this article, I will explore the reasons for student anxiety when public speaking, and how these fears impact students’ careers and job prospects. How many students suffer …

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public speaking anxiety research

Five great examples of public speaking anxiety research

A great deal of work has gone into public speaking anxiety research. Black, in 2019 created a study on the phobia of public speaking. The result suggested 73% of the population had some form of anxiety when addressing an audience. This article looks at several well-established pieces of research into public speaking anxiety. It is …

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