Brenda Benham's Blog

Tips and Techniques for Informative Presentations that are Memorable

How to manage your nerves by using a mantra

How to manage your nerves by using a mantra

How to manage your nerves by using a mantra If you want your informative presentations to be memorable and engaging, it is critical that you manage your nerves and get to the right level of nervous energy. I have a number of tools I share with my clients to get them...
3 tips to avoid going off on tangents

3 tips to avoid going off on tangents

3 tips to avoid going off on tangents   As a younger lawyer, I often used to go off on tangents, both in presentations and in conversations. I still have to watch myself now to make sure I stay focused and on topic. I have clients who come to me because their...
How to add stories to your presentation (and what not to do)

How to add stories to your presentation (and what not to do)

How to add stories to your presentation (and what not to do)   I believe that to grab and keep your audience’s attention, you need to use various types of stories in strategic places in an informative or technical presentation. I’ve had clients tell me they can’t...