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No matter what your profession is, when you make a presentation it needs to be dynamic, engaging and interesting.  If its not, you will never capture and maintain your audience's attention, and without their attention, your presentation will fizzle and fall flat.  The best way to ensure that you make a powerful and effective presentation is by taking the time to properly prepare. Preparation is Paramount. One of the biggest misconceptions people have is that the final product (an article, a book, a presentation) arrived that way on the first try.  This, of course, is never the case.  There are undoubtedly several, if not many, previous drafts that have been rewritten over and over again.  The same is true for presenting.  Even a fantastic speaker needs to take the time to properly prepare.  Below you will find a number of great tips to help you prepare for your next presentation and make it more memorable. 7 Tips For A More Engaging Presen...

1.  Be On Time -  A surefire way to hurt your first impression is to be late. Plan ahead and give yourself ample time to get to a meeting or appointment.  It is better to be early than even a few minutes late. 2.  Smile -  A confident smile can go a long way to making you and the person with whom you are speaking feel more at ease.  Just make sure that you do not take it too far.  You want your smile to look warm and sincere. 3.  Dress For Success -  Cliché as it might seem, you really do want to dress to impress.  Your clothes, your hair, your hygiene are all factors that most people will remember and use as a basis for their initial judgment. While the workplace is becoming more casual and less stringent about dress codes, it is always safer to overdress than shoot low.  You can always leave the jacket behind, ditch the tie and roll up your sleeves if you find yourself entering a more casual setting. 4.  Have G...

1.  Organize Your Workspace (And Your Files):   It's easy to let your desk space become cluttered with papers, files, and knickknacks.  Anything that won't help your productivity should be put away or discarded.  Keep your family photos, of course, and clear out the rest.  This goes for your files, too!   Whether you use a filing cabinet or keep everything on your hard drive, there's a good chance your files need to be decluttered and reorganized.  Your workspace reflects your mental state; if your desk is in chaos, your work might be, too. 2.  Set Your Daily Priorities In Order:   The first thing you should do to stay focused is to create a prioritized list of tasks you need to accomplish throughout the day.  Many people forget this incredibly simple and helpful practice. 3.  Resolve Problems Promptly:   When you encounter a minor problem, don't put it off until later.  Unresolved problems can build up and beco...