Presentation Skills Quotes

We've drifted into this presentation mode without realizing the cost to the content and the audience in the process.

The simplest way to customize is to phone members of the audience in advance and ask them what they expect from your session and why they expect it. Then use their quotes throughout your presentation.

You must feel what you're singing, not just have a good presentation of the language.

Leadership is about persuasion, presentation and people skills.

The most precious things in speech are the pauses.

There are only two types of speakers in the world. 1. The nervous and 2. Liars.

I never use notes, they interfere with me.

There are good leaders who actively guide and bad leaders who actively misguide. Hence, leadership is about persuasion, presentation and people skills.

He uses his folly like a stalking-horse, and under the presentation of that he shoots his wit.

Rhetoric is the art of ruling the minds of men.

There are always three speeches, for every one you actually gave. The one you practiced, the one you gave, and the one you wish you gave.

My singing wasn't horrible, but my dancing really made it look silly. It's not like I'm a horrible singer that can't sing. But I don't have the consistency or the presentation skills that a good performer has.

No one ever complains about a speech being too short!

Of those who say nothing, few are silent.

It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.

Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech.

Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall.

Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.

Presentation skills are key. People who work for you represent your brand. You want them to present themselves - and represent you - in a certain way.

Carve every word before you let it fall.

According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.

Extemporaneous speaking should be practised and cultivated. It is the lawyer's avenue to the public.

Make sure you have finished speaking before your audience has finished listening.

The very best financial presentation is one that's well thought out and anticipates any questions... answering them in advance.

Are you an action-oriented, take-charge person interested in exciting new challenges? As director of a major public-sector organization, you will manage a large armed division and interface with other senior executives in a team-oriented, multinational initiative in the global marketplace. Successful candidate will have above-average oral-presentation skills