How to add an automated start-time column to your agenda (in Word)

In a rush? Jump to the tips. Note: This post’s aimed at advanced users of Word or Outlook. If you’re preparing a workshop, training session, or other event, there’s lots to organise. So to reduce your workload, you can use … Continue reading

Timing your training – why you should build your agenda in Word (not Excel)

(In a rush? Jump to the tips) Suppose you’re putting together your agenda for a workshop or training session. If it’s pretty simple, your agenda might look something like this: Topics Mins Welcome 5 Icebreaker 5 Main content 75 Wrap-up … Continue reading

Make your chart’s point CRYSTAL clear – visually & verbally [Video]

When you share a chart, how do you help your audience instantly get your point? Often, presenters and analysts make people work way too hard to get the point of a chart! So, to help you convey your point with … Continue reading

How to give great demos – with Andy Kriebel & Eva Murray [Video]

If you do demos at work or online, check out this fantastic video (below) from Andy Kriebel and Eva Murray. In it, Eva shares lots of excellent tips for giving better demos, and Andy shows how clear and helpful a … Continue reading

How to avoid YouTube ads when you play videos during your talk

If you play a YouTube video in your talk, training, or Teams call, you can really engage people. For example, a video lets you: Demo a technique Novelly share a quote Share an expert’s opinion For all those reasons, I … Continue reading

Tableau trouble? Recent resources to the rescue! [Videos by @sqlbelle and @TableauTim]

Here’s what you’ll find in this post: The case for Tableau “Author” and “viewer” explained The trouble with Tableau Give me data – how big is Tableau? A newbie’s view Help’s at hand! Tableau authors: 2 short videos for you … Continue reading

Build your talk on messages, not topics – Secret #15 of star presenters [Video]

Have you heard of the “assertion-evidence approach” for making slides? It’s a simple, powerful, evidence-based approach to presenting your talk. It was devised as a more effective way to share scientific findings. But you can also use its direct­ness and … Continue reading

Speak online – 8½ terrific tips from Eric Winters [Video]

In a rush? Watch the video (30 mins) or read the tips. When you present online, the tips below will help set you up for success. They come from my friend Eric Winters, who’s a coach, author, and international public … Continue reading

3 steps to present like a dataviz rockstar – part 2 [Video]

Need to present some data? About the best way you can do that is to use a data visualisation. Most often, a dataviz is simply a chart. But you might choose to use something less mainstream, like a heatmap. Whatever … Continue reading