Techniques of Teaching
Standing in the hallway, I heard over 100 "Good day, Sir!" greetings as police academy cadets passed by, each one respectfully saluting me. I nodded back continuously, and at one point, I considered moving to a different location for our discussion. This was right after my lecture ended,
Techniques of Teaching
In 2020, delivering a lecture at TSMC's Morris Chang Building to their internal instructors after the annual Teaching Excellence Award ceremony was truly special. The audience consisted of TSMC's finest internal trainers, and I happened to be one of them myself—a 2013 TSMC Teaching Excellence
Presentation skills
As a Professional Presentation Coach & Trainer (yes, I do wear many hats! 😄), I've been pondering a question that came up during the Q&A session at last week's "Sea Course Education - AI Lecture." It was an excellent question that deserved a
Presentation skills
Recently, a student asked me about "English presentation techniques." I had to clarify whether they meant teaching presentation skills in English or specifically techniques for giving presentations in English. This raised an interesting question: Are there special techniques unique to giving presentations in English? To be transparent, while
Presentation skills
Have you ever felt stuck when preparing a presentation? Many professionals face this challenge - they either don't know where to start or their content misses the mark with their audience. The solution lies in what I call the G.A.P. method. This simple yet powerful framework
Presentation skills
How do you ensure participants return on time after breaks? If you've ever struggled with late arrivals disrupting your sessions, you're not alone. Fortunately, with the right strategies, you can establish a punctuality culture without resorting to rigid enforcement. Previously, we discussed whether classes should start
Presentation skills
The day before my presentation, I had nearly finalized my content. After a video meeting with my research partner Yafang—who had also taken the Professional Presentation Skills course—I did a one-on-one practice run. The result? 9 minutes and 40 seconds... Yafang said, "Don't worry, Dr.
Presentation skills
Have you heard of Charlie Munger? Warren Buffett's longtime business partner who Buffett himself credits with an extraordinary influence: "Through the power of his thinking, he helped me evolve from an ape to a human. Without him, I would be much poorer than I am today."
Presentation skills
In our previous post, we discussed three key objectives of academic presentations: condensing key points, maintaining academic rigor, and highlighting results. Establishing these core objectives and understanding your audience are crucial first steps in preparation. Business presentation techniques can feel out of place in academic settings without proper adaptation – a
Presentation skills
A while ago, I dedicated a substantial amount of time to complete my doctoral dissertation, and I successfully defended it in my oral examination! (Cue the confetti!). The presentation of a dissertation is, of course, a crucial aspect of the process. My dissertation was a whopping 460 pages long, employing
Presentation skills
Once you've mastered the basic presentation skills (Stage One: Practice, Present Without Notes, and Continuous Learning) and can consistently deliver impactful presentations (Stage Two: Engaging Elements, Know Your Audience, and Unbeatable Passion), you're ready to advance to the third and ultimate stage: The Pursuit of Excellence.
Presentation skills
Once you've mastered the fundamentals (practicing thoroughly, presenting without notes, and continuous learning), it's time to advance to the second stage of presentation mastery. This stage is about moving from "seeing the mountain as a mountain" to "seeing the mountain as not a