How to move beyond a monotone drone
Remember that university lecture with the world famous researcher, but his voice, his voice just droned on and on and on….and your brain...
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Andrew Churchill
- Jun 1
- 1 min
When Online, Human Presence becomes Paramount
Say no to screen-sharing for at least 5 minutes. Screen sharing dehumanizes us as we become a little itty bitty person in the corner. ...
Andrew Churchill
- Apr 5
- 2 min
The prep step most people miss
Most people stop too soon People focus the majority of their energy on what they want to say. If you've been following me for a while...
Andrew Churchill
- Feb 6
- 1 min
Engaging is the goal: Immersion is the path to achieving it.
The path to engaging presentations is through immersion, becoming an immersive presenter should be your presenting goal.
Andrew Churchill
- Jan 25
- 2 min
Q: How do you present 5,000+ words in 8-10 minutes?
Figuring out how to present research within a time limit is hard. Rather than cutting, this post shows how you can work from the inside out.
Andrew Churchill
- Jan 9
- 1 min
Celebrate your Successes
Imposter Syndrome Pushback Give yourself a holiday present Celebrate 3 professional successes this past year I’ll go first: Worked with...
Andrew Churchill
- Jan 7
- 1 min
Less is MORE
The path to the perfect presentation is like sculpting: keep taking away what your audience does not need.
Andrew Churchill
- Jan 3
- 1 min
Skip the explanation
Trust the story And then she said: “Let me tell you why this story is important” So I stopped the rehearsal 👇 Before you go any further,...
Andrew Churchill
- Jan 2
- 1 min
Mastery trumps memorization
A presentation needs 3 versions I’m often asked about memorizing And I have the exact same response every time: “Mastery trumps...
Andrew Churchill
- Dec 21, 2022
- 1 min
What gets remembered?
How many times you should you repeat what you want your audience to remember in your presentation?
Andrew Churchill
- Dec 20, 2022
- 1 min
Present inside out
Details pique curiosity. Presenters who start presentations with details take advantage of this to create compelling storytelling.
Andrew Churchill
- Dec 18, 2022
- 1 min
What will people remember?
For your presentation to have an impact, the audience needs to remember it. To level up your visuals, read more.
Andrew Churchill
- Dec 18, 2022
- 1 min
Connection is critical
Smiling will help you connect with your audience. Smiling will help you overcome anxiety. Learn more
Andrew Churchill
- Dec 16, 2022
- 1 min
Your voice is a powerful tool
Add variety to your voice Every semester: I bring children books to my university classroom, graduate students read them aloud, voices...
Andrew Churchill
- Dec 15, 2022
- 1 min
What if ...
What is vs. what could be My wife looked at the $800 chainsaw on the visa bill She remembered what was, and what is now Then she smiled...
Andrew Churchill
- Dec 14, 2022
- 1 min
Your voice is powerful
Let us hear how you feel This one’s simple to understand, but hard to do. It’s especially important, if there’s a researcher in you. Give...
Andrew Churchill
- Dec 13, 2022
- 1 min
Think about your visuals
The impact on visuals in your presentation Are they each individually a shining light? Or do they have connective tissue? have...
Andrew Churchill
- Dec 13, 2022
- 1 min
Eye contact in presentations
Why are they so powerful? Eye Contact is P O W E R F U L through our eyes we share F E E L I N G S through our eyes we create CONNECTION....
Andrew Churchill
- Dec 13, 2022
- 1 min
And on Sunday, you shall rest. . .
Today’s tip: build rest into your presentation. The usual strategy I see people use for an x-minute presentation Cut their presentation...
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