If you have never heard of DEMO, it’s about time we change that right now. DEMO is all about new tech solving big problems. A select group of innovative companies are invited to showcase their solutions to a large audience of press, analysts, investors, CIOs and entrepreneurs. About DEMO Produced by the IDG Enterprise events group, the worldwideContinue reading “Sometimes The Best DEMO Has No Slides”
Author Archives: Matthew Halliday
Turning Fear Into Fuel: Courage & Vulnerability
When I was 11 years old I had to stand up and present in front of 700+ school children in what we in the UK call “Assembly.” The room was made up of children from 11 to 18 years old along with teachers. It was intimidating to say the least and I was terrified. ToContinue reading “Turning Fear Into Fuel: Courage & Vulnerability”
12 Years Ago Changed Me 2 Months Ago
In January 2014 I was at the peak of my career, and having the most fun I’ve had in a job since… I don’t know when. I had finally found my niche. I was experiencing great success not only in pre-sales, but Oracle-wide as an advocate for re-imagining corporate decks. With exciting opportunities on theContinue reading “12 Years Ago Changed Me 2 Months Ago”
Put Your Co-workers and Boss in Their Place
Presentations have to be focused on the audience and not self-serving. No surprises there right? You wouldn’t expect anything else from me? Quite frankly that doesn’t go far enough! I am a firm believer that you should place your audience above your co-workers, boss or anyone from your company. This might sound like common sense but realityContinue reading “Put Your Co-workers and Boss in Their Place”
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas….
… and may all your future presentations be bright!