Yesterday, President Donald Trump delivered his second inaugural address, after his swearing-in as the 47th president of the United States. It was a very measured, sombre and predictable speech. Despite references to a ‘’golden age’ and a ‘new era of national success’, I couldn’t help feeling that it had almost a funereal tone. After listening[…]
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Maurice Decastro
Donald Trump’s second inaugural address – where tone matters
Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Jan 21, 2025
“Just put down the measuring stick” – The power of a simple message
Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Jan 09, 2025
Have you noticed that the one thing most memorable and impactful speeches and presentations have in common is a simple message. It’s very tempting to try to impress an audience by telling them how much we know. Many presenters will often speak at great length, sharing extensive detail on a topic or idea, with their[…]
20 Bad public speaking habits to avoid in 2025
General, Presentating training, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Jan 01, 2025
Here are our top 20 bad public speaking habits to avoid in 2025. Read the full blog here: 20 Bad public speaking habits a Mindful Presenter avoids If you have a few bad public speaking habits and need a little help: – Book yourself onto a powerful public speaking course. – Invest in some really good[…]
Rounding off 2024 with our most popular public speaking blogs this year
Communication Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Dec 31, 2024
As we are heading into a brand new year, we thought we’d take a few moments to share a few of our most popular public speaking bogs this year. Whether you’re just starting your public speaking journey, are a nervous speaker or simply want to catapult your career in 2025, there are some very helpful[…]
10 Reasons to develop your public speaking skills in 2025
Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Dec 29, 2024
10 Reasons to develop your public speaking skills in 2025 Here at Mindful Presenter, we believe that one of the most important skills in the world today is the ability to communicate not just effectively but mindfully and with impact. 2025 is just around the corner and simply sharing information on its own is no[…]
‘10 ways to have a better conversation’ – Celeste Headlee
Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips Dec 09, 2024
In her TED Talk, ‘10 ways to have a better conversation’ Celeste Headlee suggests that “Conversational competence might be the single most overlooked skill we fail to teach.” At Mindful Presenter we share a similar view and have shared our belief that, ‘Without communication skills, the ability to progress in the working world and in[…]
“If you communicate an idea in a way that resonates, change will happen”
Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Dec 07, 2024
In her TED Talk, ‘The secret structure of great talks’, Nancy Duarte shares a powerful perspective that is also at the heart of mindful presenting; “If you communicate an idea in a way that resonates, change will happen”. Anyone can communicate an idea with varying levels of confidence and clarity. The question is what[…]
Watch our for the ‘corporate robot’ speak when presenting
Presentating training, Presentation Skills, Storytelling Dec 06, 2024
The term ‘corporate robot’ sounds a little coarse doesn’t it? Metaphorically speaking, they do exist I’m afraid. Lawrence Bernstein presents the challenge in his Ted Talk, ‘The trick to powerful public speaking.’ At Mindful Presenter we meet at least one ‘corporate robot’ in each of our presentation training workshops. It’s a public speaking phenomenon You’ve[…]
Molly Graham’s TED Talk shares an interesting message,“The stairs are an illusion”
Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Dec 05, 2024
A clear message in a presentation is critical to its success and Molly Graham’s TED Talk shares one that many may find challenging but very helpful. All too often our message is lost as we overwhelm our audience with data. If we don’t craft and deliver a clear message we can be assured that[…]
5 Mindful ways to prepare for a presentation that delivers results
Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Nov 29, 2024
There are a number of reasons why many people don’t prepare for a presentation as effectively as they may need or like to. Two of the most prevalent are time and knowledge. Every where I go most people are still overworked and underpaid. Who has time to prepare for a presentation? It’s no wonder people[…]
How being a bold presenter can catapult your career
Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Oct 30, 2024
Did you know that becoming a bold presenter and public speaker can catapult your career? I’ve written many articles designed to help nervous and anxious presenters. Here are just a few of them: If you are you terrified of public speaking these 13 tips will help The Truth About Stage Fright in Public Speaking 7[…]
“Kamala Harris, for the People” – “Never let anyone tell you who you are”
Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Aug 25, 2024
When Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination she demonstrated her ability to invigorate and unify an audience in front of 29 million television viewers. Whether you like her or her political views, Kamala Harris showed us how the world really does open up to us when we speak with confidence, humility and passion. I’m not[…]
How to create a high impact presentation culture at work
Leadership, Presentation Skills Jul 26, 2024
The benefits of having a high impact presentation culture at work extend way beyond how your team present to colleagues, clients and stakeholders. Contrary to popular belief, a presentation isn’t just a formal speech or talk where you present an idea, update or product to an audience. It’s not isolated to having to prepare and[…]
If you are you terrified of public speaking these 13 tips will help
General, nervous, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Jul 24, 2024
If you are terrified or even just a little scared of public speaking and presenting you are not alone. For more than a decade we have met and helped countless people who are terrified of public speaking and presenting. For many people it is a very distressing and disabling fear. A YouGov survey suggests that[…]
7 Very Important Communication Tips For Medical Professionals
Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Jul 23, 2024
Medical professionals may be highly trained and qualified experts in their field but can often benefit from some important communication tips too. When a patient visits a medical professional in pain or distress, they want far more than information. They want empathy, compassion and understanding. As a public speaking coach, most of my time is[…]
Sir Keir Starmer’s first speech – How was it for you?
Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Jul 12, 2024
In his first speech as Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer made the bold statement that ‘Our country needs a bigger reset…’ Whatever your political views are, I believe it’s a perspective that a great number of people will share, not just in the UK but across many parts of the world today. This isn’t a[…]
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10 Reasons to Join Our Next Public Speaking Masterclass
Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Apr 08, 2024
Mindful Presenter is hosting a one day, high impact, public speaking masterclass and presentation skills workshop on 8th May. If you’d like to present with greater confidence, presence and impact you can book directly HERE: Public speaking and presenting is often a challenge for a great number of people. Regardless of age, knowledge, position[…]
4 types of presentation energy: Survival, Safety, Shallow & Smart
Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Apr 06, 2024
There is growing awareness of the impact our energy can have on our results both personally and professionally; that includes our presentation energy. Everyone is familiar with the fact that energy can be either positive or negative. It can help or hinder our achievements, relationships, well-being and every aspect of our lives. What about our[…]
12 Public Speaking & Presentation Tips For Q&A Success
Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Mar 24, 2024
You’ve crafted your presentation mindfully, internalised your message and practiced delivering it, all that’s left is focusing on Q&A success. Your anxiety is heighted in the belief that the one thing that might undermine your credibility and reputation is your ability to answer questions effectively. You are mindful of the fact that Q&A success is[…]
10 Novel public speaking ideas from unexpected sources
Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Mar 02, 2024
Sometimes the most novel public speaking ideas can be found in the most unexpected places. Some would suggest that everything you need to know to develop your public speaking and presentation skills has already been written about. The internet and book stores are filled with tips, techniques and ideas to become better public speakers. I[…]
7 Steps to Tap In To Your Presentation Genius
Presentating training, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Feb 23, 2024
Here at Mindful Presenter we believe that everyone has a secret presentation genius inside of them waiting to be unleashed. If you have a fear of public speaking and presenting it’s unlikely that you will share our view at the moment but please stay with me for a while. You may be one of the[…]
4 Universal elements to capturing hearts and minds when presenting
General, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Feb 04, 2024
The expression ‘capturing the hearts and minds’ is one we are all familiar with. It’s stood the test of time because it’s one of our greatest human needs when connecting with others. Creating an intellectual understanding of something is all well and good but real and lasting change comes with an emotional connection. The idea[…]
How your presentation content can help or hinder your confidence
Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Jan 21, 2024
Some speakers focus a great deal more on their delivery than they do their presentation content. That’s understandable of course because we all know that if our delivery is poor it’s likely that our message will be ignored or disregarded. That said, we also know that even the most confident and charismatic speaker will[…]
5 Keys to Accessing Your True Mindful Presenter
Mindfulness, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Jan 06, 2024
If you find yourself continuing to present your ideas at work in way that doesn’t serve you or your audience as well as you’d both like, it’s likely that you just haven’t accessed your true mindful presenter yet. We all have one Do you know what it looks and sounds like? The true mindful presenter:[…]
21 presentation tips from 7 of my favourite public speaking books
Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Dec 28, 2023
Having written hundreds of helpful articles on public speaking and presenting myself, I thought I’d share some very powerful presentation tips from a few of my favourite public speaking books. As a public speaking coach I am always on the look out for presentation tips to help our clients. Every year, as well as attending[…]
May all that is beautiful, meaningful and brings you joy be yours this holiday season and throughout the coming year! Very best wishes, Maurice & the Mindful Presenter Team x
Public speaking wisdom from 10 of my favourite non-public speaking books
General, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Dec 20, 2023
If you’re interested in developing your communication skills, you’ll notice that public speaking wisdom isn’t isolated to the experts and content focused on the topic. Public speaking wisdom is everywhere. Here are 10 examples from some of my favourite non-public speaking books I’ve read this year. ‘A simple way to make a good first impression[…]
Does your boss keep interrupting your presentation at work?
Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Oct 13, 2023
Preparing for and delivering an effective presentation at work is a challenge for many people. There are a number of anxieties associated with presenting at work, ranging from: – Inexperience – A lack of confidence – Perfectionism – Past experience – A fear of being judged – Being shy or nervous – Imposter syndrome The[…]
Rishi Sunak’s impressive presentation delivery-what about his content?
Communication Skills, Leadership Oct 07, 2023
Rishi Sunak’s impressive presentation delivery at the Conservative party conference was a good example of how to speak with confidence and conviction. As far as public speaking and presentation skills are concerned he arguably ticked all of the boxes of an impressive presentation delivery. As the prime minister you would of course expect a high[…]
