Category Archives: Presentation Ideas

Shakespeare is an inexhaustible source of presentation themes and ideas, including starters, epilogues and quotes that can revive the spirit of the audience. A well placed quote at the beginning of a presentation catches the attention and at the end it may be what triggers the applause. Relatively few people realize that in a presentation you cannot have form without substance, but substance without form can kill the effect. In the book “Your Daily Shakespeare” there are more than 10,000 instances of how to adapt a Shakespearean quote to any situation, including, of course, hundreds of examples usable in presentations.

Shakespeare a Quote for Advertising and the Society of the Spectacle

Posted on May 1, 2012 by jimmie

“… things in motion sooner catch the eye Than what not stirs.” (Troilus and Cressida, act 3, sc. 3) Tips for Use.  In a corporate settings, advertising agency, political caucus, committee or all the above, use it to justify the need for visible action, especially with the concurrence of the media. Ulysses’ observation, though undoubtedly Read More

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Shakespeare, a Rose and the Questionable Power of the Label

Posted on April 29, 2012 by jimmie

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, By any other name would smell as sweet.” (Romeo and Juliet act 2, sc. 2) Tips for Use.  Put a stop to debates about controversial definitions, names, or time-consuming arguments about choosing one name versus another – if in your view the name is irrelevant. Read More

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Shakespeare and the Characterization of a Pompous Ass

Posted on April 28, 2012 by jimmie

“Who knows himself a braggart, Let him fear this, for it will come to pass that every braggart shall be found an ass.” (All’s Well Than Ends Well, act 4, sc. 3) Tips for Use.  A justification when you do not want to speak too much about yourself or overly emphasize your accomplishments. Alternatively, it Read More

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Shakespeare and Remedies against Bad Breath

Posted on April 27, 2012 by jimmie

“And most dear actors, eat no onion, nor garlic, for we are to utter sweet breath.” (Midsummer Night’s Dream act 4, sc. 2) Tips for Use. You both are at dinner and the waiter suggests or praises a savory dish featuring garlic or onions as chief ingredients. Rather than say ‘no’ try, “Sorry, no onion, Read More

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Shakespeare, Plausible Deniability and Confidential Information

Posted on April 26, 2012 by jimmie

“Be innocent of the knowledge, dearest chuck, Till thou applaud the deed.” (Macbeth act 3, sc. 2) Tips for Use.  How short the collective memory is! Do you remember when members of the Reagan Administration financed, organized and supplied arms to the Nicaraguan Contras?  Leading to the recurrent ‘cruel and usual’ carnage of sundry village Read More

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Shakespeare, Get your Adversary to Shut-up

Posted on April 25, 2012 by jimmie

“Shrew my heart, You never spoke what did become you less Than this.”  (Winter’s Tale, act 1, sc. 2) Tips for Use.  Express your dismay and disagreement at what has been said or implied. Equally an elegant way to say, “Shut up!”. As we too well know, some men (and some women) will say, affirm Read More

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Shakespeare and How to Establish Your Credentials

Posted on April 24, 2012 by jimmie

“… I am as constant as the northern star, Of whose true fixed and resting quality There is no fellow in the firmament.” (Julius Caesar, act 3, sc. 1) Tips for Use. A possible answer at a job interview, to questions of the type, “Are you reliable?” “Do you have a sense of responsibility?” or Read More

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Shakespeare Insults and Mutual Dislikes

Posted on April 23, 2012 by jimmie

AENEAS. We know each other well. DIOMEDES. We do; and long to know each other worse.”  (Troilus and Cressida, act 4, sc. 1) Tips for Use. Call it chemistry or any other fancy term from psychology or pop psychology – we like some people and others we do not. Who has never met the occasion Read More

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Shakespeare and the Formation of Habit

Posted on April 22, 2012 by jimmie

“How use doth breed a habit in a man!” (Two Gentlemen from Verona, act 5, sc. 4) Tips for Use. Theories, or rather opinions about habit lead to two opposite conclusions, depending on which point the holder of the opinion tries to prove. Some believe that people can never change and folk discourse is replete Read More

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Shakespeare, Folly and Despair

Posted on April 20, 2012 by jimmie

“…O my breast, Thy hope ends here!” (Macbeth act 4, sc. 3) Tips for Use.  A good line at a corporate meeting if and when you see that the decisions taken will wreck the company or the business. But this could equally be the reaction of many to the type of news we hear and Read More

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