The oldest saw in public speaking is “know your audience.” This is important, but not always realistic. What if your audience contains newbies, non-native English speakers, or people who don’t get your pop culture references? We have some tips for you.

Chicago video producer Mike Alongi shares his easy do’s and don’ts for video calls. Learn how to avoid the “up the nostrils” look and how a simple desk lamp can make you look good.

Retired college instructor and filmmaker Toney Merritt shares his teaching tips gleaned from years in the classroom. Mare Swallow, who teaches through the pandemic, talks about the difference between Zoom class and in-person.

Diversity means more than “people from different backgrounds.” Think about learning styles, abilities, interests in the room. Plan your presentation to include different types of learners, and remember: your audience may have introverts and extroverts.

Save yourself some time by reusing what you’ve already got. Don’t let that precious content - that powerpoint, that article or that talk - go to waste and disappear! Here’s 3 ways to make it easy.

“I’ve sat through some really awesome programs, and I’ve sat through some programs that were really painful… a presenter has mere seconds to catch the audience’s attention,” says Susan Dennison, Communications Manager.