Kayla Schwartz Presentation, Communication & Writing Coach

Last time I spoke about connecting with your audience before you even get up to speak, while you prepare the content of your presentation. This time I offer three ways to connect with your audience as you deliver your presentation. 1. Eye Contact Eye contact is the most fundamental way to connect with one’s listeners, whether… Read More »

I was interviewed by Amrit Ahluwalia of EvoLLLution online magazine about my Presentation Coaching practice and the benefits of coaching vs. training. The magazine is devoted to life-long learning. Take a look… http://www.evolllution.com/opinions/coaching-versus-training/

Delivering an effective presentation hinges on connecting with one’s audience. But that connection starts well before you get up and speak. Here are three ways to connect with your audience while you prepare the content of your presentation: 1. Research your audience To whom will you be speaking? Understanding who they are and where they… Read More »

How do you feel when a cashier has a frown on his or her face, and won’t look you in the eye? I hate to say it, but as a life-long New Yorker, I’ve experienced that too often. And it is alienating. I feel like I want to take their head and turn it towards… Read More »

The presidential election hype is in full force, but let’s look back for a minute. I came across an article I’d clipped from the summer of ’07, describing Obama and one factor no doubt partially responsible for his victory: “Unlike some candidates, Obama ‘comes across more like a common person and has an aura of… Read More »