Anyone can get in front of an audience and share a few bullet points; many politicians, professionals, and other presenters have stood in front of a crowd and shared information. However, what separates these speakers from life-changing presenters is one simple trait: charisma. Charisma is not a simple attribute to describe, as it is a combination of enthusiasm and expertise. This captivating characteristic is incredibly powerful, as it cultivates change, breaks through biase

Whether you're a designer, CEO, or product marketer, we all put on our sales hat from time to time. While sales pitches are not a new type of presentation, we are now able to reflect on which strategies set successful pitches apart. Here are a few of Dog and Pony Show's top tips to pitch an idea, product, or person, to anyone. 1. Tell a Story To influence behavior, you need to tap into your audience's desires, goals, needs, and wants. Accessing this on a fundamental level inc

It's no secret that data is one of the most powerful ways to convey a message to audience members. From statistics to infographics, there are endless ways to share your story. However, data is only as powerful as it is clear; if your audience cannot understand the implications of your numbers, your point is lost. Here are 3 ways to best present your data to any audience, from boardroom pitches to conference calls. 1. Know Your Audience To give a successful presentation, you h

It's no secret that public speaking is a major fear for many adults. For many, this fear starts at childhood, where oral reports and class speeches begin. With practice and presentation tools, these school presentations can build a foundation of confidence and comfort in front of crowds (or at the very least, give kids a life raft in the stormy oceans of public speaking). Here are a few of Dog and Pony Show's favorite tips to share with our kiddos: 1. Memorize your close Not

Being inspired is the fuel that Dog and Pony Show, Inc. runs on. From fellow artists, presenters, and professionals, we are continually challenged by those in our industry. We wouldn't want to keep all the inspiration to ourselves, so here we have our favorite tidbits of wisdom and captivation. "Words have incredible power. They can make people’s hearts soar, or they can make people’s hearts sore." – Dr. Mardy Grothe “The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as e

Here at Dog & Pony Show, we are passionate about what we do and how we do it. Commitment to high-end and cutting-edge presentations is what fuels our fire and captures our hearts. However, like any humans, we can sometimes find ourselves lacking focus, directions, and guidance. In those occasions, we look to our presentation commandments to show us the way. Here are 3 of Dog and Pony Show's presentation commandments that keep us concise, clear, and on brand! 1. Put Yourself

Imagine yourself sitting at one of the most painful presentations you've had to endure. Let's reflect on what made it so excruciating: was it the message? The information? The tone of voice? Whether you recognize it or not, something was off with the presenters' body language. Whether that be eye contact (or lack thereof) or posture, chances are the presenter was not engaging the audience with how they carried themselves. With body language accounting for over 50% of audience

Here at Dog and Pony Show, we are big fans of anything visual (if you couldn't tell). Design and presentation art and what we live and breathe- and we think they have the power to influence the world. However, there are moments in life where a well-crafted presentation will not guarantee you success. In fact, you might have to take a totally different approach to reach your audience. We believe this situations are far and few between, but just in case you find yourself in thi

It's not secret that public speaking is one of the average Americans' top fears. The vulnerability and attention speakers receive can sound like a death sentence to many, as they prepare for presentations with clammy hands and shaking legs. While we cannot eradicate your fear for you, the Dog and Pony Show Team has compiled 3 of our favorite presentation tips and tricks to silence your fear and boost your confidence: 1. Use Positive Self-Talk Being your own hype-man is a sure

Being inspired is the fuel that Dog and Pony Show, Inc. runs on. From fellow artists, presenters, and professionals, we are continually challenged by those in our industry. We wouldn't want to keep all the inspiration to ourselves, so here we have our favorite tidbits of wisdom and captivation! "If you have an important point to make, don’t try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time – a tremendo