Video: Creative Presentation Skills Training
by Mark McGuinness
Presentation skills training video recorded at Speaking Out
If you’re a creative professional, it’s not enough to have sparkling ideas, or even to turn them into amazing work.
At some point you have to stand up in front of an audience and persuade them of the value of your creativity.
Many people shy away from presenting, or grit their teeth and try to get through it. But if you do this, you’re missing an opportunity to make a big impact – and have a lot of fun in the process.
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