It doesn’t matter what size your company is, when you’re called to give a presentation to the board, it can be a nerve-wracking exercise.

Despite her surroundings (sat in front of a family photo and cut-glass lamp) management coach and author Suzanne Bates gives some solid tips in this two-minute video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59xGXQpyOaY

From BatesComm — August 28, 2009

Giving a presentation to the board of directors

Bates Communications, Inc is an executive coaching and training firm in Wellesley, MA. It works with “everyone from Fortune 500 executives to small business owners to help them improve their speeches, presentations, media interviews, and overall communication strategy”.