Powerpoint and The Prefrontal Cortex

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Imagine yourself in a small intimate dinner theatre. The brightly lit stage is small, holding four actors at most, but the audience area is very large. Up above the stage is a small booth where the director of the event sits. He can see the whole auditorium and be aware of anyone coming and going. [...]

Why Is Delivering a Quality Powerpoint Presentation So Difficult?

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I had a chance to give an educational presentation on branding last week to a group of small business professionals. I prepared weeks in advance and crafted my story from an outline to a finished presentation in Apple Keynote. Each of the slides had great graphics or photos and the transitions worked well. To make [...]

Weekly Roundup: Top iPad Business Apps

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The last two weeks have been a blast here at Success Begins Today. We have had a lot of interest in our iPad and iOS5 posts including the exciting new AirPlay Mirroring feature. In our iPad with iOS5 roundup, see how the latest features and applications will help you be more productive and give better [...]

Using Keynote Remote With The iPad

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As a presenter, I like to face my audience while speaking and be able to see my notes in front of me for reference. This is especially helpful while doing a Keynote (Powerpoint) slide show. It’s very useful to be able to see what slide I’m on without having to turn around and look at [...]

How to Give An iPad Presentation With AirPlay Mirroring

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Ever since I became a speaker, I’ve had a love–hate relationship with Powerpoint. On the one hand, Powerpoint slides can be very helpful to get your point across. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and good use of graphics and video during a presentation can add emotion and understanding. On the other [...]