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Denis F. Gravel

@PRESENTability

Presentation advocate & coach to facilitate ideas sharing • Technology, innovation & music lover • Founder of @TEDxQuebec • Français à @PRESENTabilite

 Quebec, Quebec, Canada
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Rather than trying to persuade people to do something, get them to persuade themselves. Here are three ways to do that. s.hbr.org/3mJR4hx

How to Persuade People to Change Their Behavior

Directives have been a standard approach to changing public behavior for decades. But they often fail because people hate being told what to do. There are three ways to overcome this obstacle. First,...

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Many early-stage startups acquire funding through contests in which founders take turns pitching their companies to investors. Which contestants fare best? s.hbr.org/32R4LTc
In Pitch Contests, Going First Is a Disadvantage

In Pitch Contests, Going First Is a Disadvantage

Many early-stage startups acquire funding through contests in which founders take turns pitching their companies before a panel of investors. Based on observations of a series of four pitch competi...

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Kyle Vader@vader_kyle24 Nov 2019
Headed back to Kingston after a fantastic #PAINtalks event hosted by @QNJPI_RQECD. Looking forward to reliving the talks when the videos are released! Check out videos from past events here: qnjpi-rqecd.ca/pain-talks-vi… #QNJPI – at Montréal, Québec
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#Paintalks was a rousing success thanks to the efforts of all engaged. Looking forward to next year’s edition!
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Great talk by @DonOcay on the critical importance of conducting pain research in pediatric populations! #PAINtalks @QNJPI_RQECD
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Katy Yam@happykatyyam14 Jan 2019
Thinking about attending TEDxMontréal - stop thinking and buy a ticket!! I guarantee we will blow your mind on Feb 9th by seeing all the incredible talent & #ideas that are native to our city! I love #Montreal!!!... facebook.com/happykaty/posts…
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TEDxQuebec@TEDxQuebec9 Oct 2018
Vous vous demandez pourquoi assister en direct à @TEDxQuebec ? Pour y être : ow.ly/aBnP30m9XAv #TEDxQuébec2018 #témoignage #conférencesinspirantes #jaimonbillet #10novembre2018
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Join @CEDEC_QC #SBSchat in 2 hr 55 minutes w/@MicheleThibeau @PRESENTabilite @bjorneserk @PRESENTability @THINK_Lyndon @SterlingLamber5 & @JarrodGoldsmith! #eSAX
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Are presentations in your organisation too formal? Are there simply too many of them? Eyeful's CEO Simon Morton urges leaders to cast a critical eye over their #PresentationCulture director.co.uk/the-hidden-po… @thepreslab
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Francine Morin@Moufff25 Nov 2017
Wow! On parle des réactions chimiques lors d'un coup de foudre avec Normand Voyer conférencier. La salle est comblée ! #ted #TEDxQuebec #tedx
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Join @CEDEC_QC for the next #SBSchat on Wed., Sept. 27, at 7 pm! Meet the brains behind @eSAXnetworking and @PRESENTability. nitter.gq/CEDEC_QC/status/910501…
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Presentationally@spectacly13 Aug 2017
Interesting infographic about Pixar's Storytelling Rules presentational.ly/infographi… #infographic #pixar

Pixar's Storytelling Rules

Pixar has become as famous for their storytelling chops, and their ability to create funny, inspiring tales that appeal to all audiences, as they are for digital animation.So we were thrilled when...

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The right kinds of non-verbal communication can correlate with success s.hbr.org/2rvyqjq
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TED Talks
@TEDTalks1 May 2017
Elon Musk: The future we're building — and boring. t.ted.com/1gH4qF1 @elonmusk
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Don't Compromise who you are! startupquotes.startupvitamin…
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crowdbeamer@crowdbeamer8 Mar 2017
An infographic full of tips to get you through your next presentation by @TheBizBacker ow.ly/LBcE309tlfn #PublicSpeaking
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Moira O'Brien@Moira_OB20 Mar 2017
Tip number 5 in our series of top speaking tips from TI #publicspeaking #toastmasters #fear #confidence
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TEDxQuebec@TEDxQuebec23 Dec 2016
#Ebola vaccine created by Gary Kobinger and his team proved to be 100% effective. cbc.ca/news/health/ebola-vac…. #TEDxQuebec #TEDx
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How to Calm Your Nerves Before a Big Presentation s.hbr.org/2hnRGeO
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TEDxQuebec@TEDxQuebec21 Nov 2016
Une demie-journée,30 bénévoles,15 conférenciers sur une scène époustouflante! On parle d'Ébola, d'exploration spatiale,d'éducation! #TED #In
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New research explains how the pen is mightier than the keyboard ow.ly/3iLK305kD9K
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