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Life has become so busy. Long hours at work, rushing home to make dinner, spending time with the family and then opening up the laptop to finish off the days work. Finally, dropping into bed totally exhausted knowing that we have to do it all again tomorrow. When did we stop being present in the moment? Not looking to the past and regretting the mistakes we have made, and not looking to the future striving for something that always seems just out of reach.

One way to stay present is to practice gratitude. Gratitude will open doors for us that we didn’t even know were possible. If we are genuine in our thanks, and happy with what we have we will be rewarded. It is said that the action of being grateful is the most powerful action there is. It is so important more now than ever with the recent events of hurricane Sandy to count our blessings. There are so many people without the necessities of life, things that we take for granted on a daily basis.

To me, being grateful means knowing that I will be provided for, given exactly what I need and being thankful for just that. I walk into work each day, and most days earlier than I need to be just to sit at the desk and take in everything that has been given to me over the past year. I give thanks for a work space to call my own, a husband and a partner to share it with as well as the clients that I see regularly that are the reason why I have a roof over my head and food on my table.

Letting go of past anger and fear will also keep us present, but how can we even begin to find joy if we are always focused on what was or what will be. Joy is found by being present in the moment. Embracing what life has presented us, instead of worrying about tomorrow. Joy can come in all forms, like a song that has meaning, a breath of fresh air, or even an activity that you enjoy doing. Our joy is as individual as we are.

So I have a challenge for you; find a park bench and eat your lunch outside today, go for a walk with the family, pick a flower and put it on your desk at work, listen to your favorite song, but whatever you decide to do today, remain present.

Ever used a screwdriver? What does it do? Puts the screw where it is meant to be. That is exactly what a presentation does. It drives home the main point. To elaborate, it simply puts the main idea across to the audience easily and right into their minds – where it is meant to be, and where you want it to be!

Now, suppose you are trying to fix a four-grooved screw with a flat-bladed screwdriver (meant for slotted screws). How far do you think you can get?

Well… you could try it! Or, take my word for it. It is going to take you hours or maybe days without you or the screw getting anywhere!

And, that is exactly the difference between any ordinary PowerPoint presentation and an effective PowerPoint presentation.

Any ordinary presentation would take endless number of hours to drive home the point and you are not even sure whether you succeeded in what you set out to do. Possibly in the process you would end up losing your audience. Whereas an effective presentation will make just the desired impact on your clients and hit the nail right on its head.

So the million dollar question is what does it take to give an effective PowerPoint presentation?

Primarily, keep the content brief and to the point. As the saying goes keep it Short and Simple (KISS)! If the content is simple and not too elaborate, it is quickly and easily understood by the audience. Too many ideas presented together leave the clients confused and unsure.

Secondly, you must ensure complete involvement of the audience. This can be done by welcoming suggestions, questions and active participation in any kind of activities related to the main topic. The idea is to make your presentation an interactive session and not a long, boring speech. It not only keeps the audience engrossed but also manages to keep their attention from dwindling. Remember you have managed to gather an undisturbed time slot of your audience and this is your golden chance to make the most out of this. They have come to hear you and only you!

Thirdly, make your presentation visually attractive and present your data through diagrams, charts, and illustrations. Diagrams and charts make your data easily understandable by the audience. The graphs and tables are self-explanatory and audience can easily get the message from them without reading the text.

Lastly, your first impression is your last impression. The first line may make it or break it. This includes most importantly a friendly disposition and an approachable attitude.

So, drive home the point by keeping these points in mind for your next PowerPoint presentation!

If you are working in the corporate world, then you should know that one of the most important aspect of business that needs to be considered is business presentation. Presenting a business or sales proposal in an oral manner is a very common practice, but unfortunately not everyone is an adept when it comes to speaking to a group of people. The success of any presentation relies heavily on how the presentation is delivered. If your business presentation is of high quality and interesting, then chances are high that your potential clients will be interested to consider your proposal. On the other hand, if your presentation is boring and not memorable, then they will most likely be inattentive to the presentation and won’t even have an idea what you are presenting. So knowing how to properly deliver a business presentation is a must for those who are involved in the corporate world.

If you are someone who is good with business presentation, then people will most likely perceive you to be a great leader. Leaders are known for their communication skills and to say that it is a requirement in achieving a high position of power would be an understatement. Being a good communicator means that you can impart your message to the listeners in an effective manner and this becomes an indispensable tool when applied in a business. Aside from attracting potential clients and profit for the company, someone who’s good in presentation is also an excellent representative for any company. By having excellent communication skills, you would be able to gather a positive appeal for the company that you are working for.

As it is mentioned before, not everyone is skilled when it comes to business presentation. In any social situation, talking to a group of people is common among many people. Fortunately, business presentation is a skill that can be learned and as with all other sorts of skills, it can be further developed through constant practice and experience. If you find yourself having trouble with presenting a business idea or proposal, then you might want to consider enrolling yourself to a presentation training course. These training will not only aid you on how to deliver an effective presentation but it can also help improve your public speaking skills in general. But the most important thing that you need to do if you have an upcoming business presentation is to prepare for it. If you are unprepared by the time the presentation comes, then it will surely be evident during the presentation. Being prepared can significantly increase the chance for success of the business presentation and leaves you with very little margin for error.

Fortunately for you, there are many devices and equipments that can aid you in improving the quality of your business presentation. Hardware such as projectors and touch screen displays are just some of most common devices that are used in business presentations. So be sure that you take advantage of these technology during your presentation.