I coach a lot of life science and biotech clients who create scientific and technical presentations. From pitches to high stakes regulatory meetings, time and again speakers overload their presentations (slides and talking points) with data — with the expectation that the data will do the job that the speaker actually needs to do themselves… […]
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Want to work to improve your speaking skills even when your Comvia coach is not by your side? With the power of AI, you can now get private, real-time coaching anytime and anywhere. Whether you’re giving a presentation, participating in an interview, or simply having a conversation, Convé can help you sound your best. It even
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This is a much younger me on a stage singing and dancing in a musical. Honestly, this was so long ago I can’t recall which one. Maybe How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying or The Music Man? That 17 year old was almost paralyzed by stage fright. Not when we would rehearse —
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Too many presenters leave slides or visual aids on the screen when they’re no longer being used. That’s a missed opportunity to connect with your audience. When you’re facilitating discussions (or answering questions after a presentation) it’s best to stop screen sharing so you can see your audience better — and so they can see
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If so, you’re not alone. In fact, a fear of public speaking affects anywhere from 40 to 75 percent of the population, depending on what studies you look at. There’s even a medical term for it: glossophobia. Here are some tips that will help: And finally, remember that being nervous is actually a good thing.
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