Let’s be real: public speaking can feel like standing in front of a firing squad. Your palms may sweat, your heart may race, and your mind may suddenly go blank, almost like a faulty computer. But here’s a nugget of wisdom: even the most seasoned speakers have faced anxiety. What sets them apart? They’ve discovered[…]
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Maurice Decastro
Nobody Tells You This About Public Speaking: 5 Insights to Captivate Your Audience
General Jan 06, 2026
Are you one of the many professionals who dread the thought of speaking in front of an audience? Whether you’re presenting at a crucial meeting, captivating an audience at a conference, or pitching ideas to clients, public speaking can trigger anxiety. However, fear not! With the right techniques and consistent practice, you can become a[…]
Are you ready to transform your public speaking skills? Make this year-long calendar your essential resource for practical advice and inspiration to empower you in all aspects of your life, not just your public speaking. Each month, you’ll discover easy-to-follow strategies designed to enhance your confidence, improve your speaking skills, and foster meaningful connections,[…]
As we approach the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to reflect and set goals to develop strong presentation skills in 2026. Whether you’re sharing project updates in a team meeting, delivering a compelling sales pitch, or captivating an audience at a conference, honing your public speaking skills can open doors and foster[…]
Public Speaking Anxiety Doesn’t Care If You’re a CEO or an Intern: Why It Can Hit Anyone (and How to Beat It)
General Dec 23, 2025
Public speaking anxiety doesn’t care whether you’re a CEO or an office junior. You could be fresh out of school or running a global company. You could have 30 years of experience or be on your very first day in the office. The title on your business card, the number of zeros in your salary,[…]
As we embrace the spirit of giving this festive season, consider the invaluable gift you can give to someone looking to develop their public speaking and presentation skills. Here are a few of our favourite gifts that will enhance your speaking skills and help you connect with your audience all year long The Storytelling Toolkit[…]
In this blog, we share six of the best presentation tips from top public speaking experts of 2025. These practical strategies will help you enhance your speaking skills, engage your audience, and deliver impactful presentations. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or just starting, these tips will help you stand out and connect with your audience.[…]
In the intricate world of finance presentations, where data and analytics reign supreme, the real challenge for professionals lies in presenting insights that not only inform but also resonate on a personal level. A truly impactful financial presentation creates a bridge between analytical knowledge and emotional engagement. Here are ten powerful strategies that will help[…]
An Introvert’s Quick-Fire Guide to Public Speaking: Speak Clearly & Confidently Anywhere
General Nov 16, 2025
Introverts don’t need to become extroverts to be powerful speakers. Thoughtfulness, deep focus, and authenticity are strengths that help introverts craft memorable, high‑impact presentations. This quick‑fire guide gives practical, easy-to-apply strategies to speak clearly and confidently in any situation. Why public speaking feels hard for introverts Public speaking can be tiring and anxiety-inducing for anyone.[…]
How Public Speaking Training Transforms Teams into Confident, High‑Performing Leaders
General Nov 08, 2025
Effective communication is the cornerstone of successful teams and leadership. From team meetings and project updates to boardroom pitches, public speaking training empowers teams to influence, motivate, and inspire change. Often, brilliant ideas falter not because of a lack of merit but due to poorly crafted content and ineffective delivery. Why Public Speaking Training Is[…]
In the world of public speaking and business communication, many presenters rely on polished slides, compelling stories, or impressive data. While these elements are helpful, the true secret to elevating a presentation lies in a less tangible but profoundly impactful quality: presence. The real power that makes an audience sit up, lean in, and act[…]
The moment a 9-point meeting agenda flashes on a screen in a business meeting, you can almost see participants’ faces drain of colour. The idea of a neat, linear agenda is often seen as a way to ensure focus and control, but it can also stifle free thinking and creative problem-solving. In today’s fast-paced corporate[…]
Here are 10 presentation tips for technologists and technical experts. Presenting technical work is often a key part of the job for engineers, data scientists, architects, and technologists. The best technical presentations don’t just demonstrate how much you know, they persuade, inform, and enable better decisions. The most common challenge technical experts face is overcomplicating[…]
How Presenting With Artificial Intelligence Can Make or Break Your Presentation
General Sep 20, 2025
Presenting With artificial intelligence is used in many business presentations and is often used in our own public speaking courses. I experienced this very recently. After presenting a business-related topic to the group, a delegate shared the fact that as she hadn’t had time to prepare for it, she asked ChatGPT to write it for[…]
Speaking ‘off the cuff’ can be nerve-racking, even for experienced presenters. However, with mindful techniques, you can turn this challenge into an opportunity to communicate authentically, confidently, and effectively. Here are some practical strategies to help you speak ‘off the cuff’ mindfully in any situation: Choose one thing Ask yourself what the one most important[…]
Presenting complex information with technical or financial data all require the same skill: turning complexity into clarity without dumbing it down. Doing that well requires a mix of structure, storytelling, visual design, and mindful attention to audience needs. Here’s a practical guide to presenting complex information simply, powerfully, and mindfully. Start with purpose – Be[…]
If you worry about not speaking up at meetings at work as much as you’d like to, or as others may like you to, you are not alone. It’s a global phenomenon. Countless people, regardless of age, experience or seniority worry about speaking up at meetings every day. Why do so many people worry about[…]
Over the last few days Donald Trump and Elon Musk have demonstrated the enormous damage the ego can do in public speaking and presenting. Please keep in mind that contrary to common belief, public speaking isn’t isolated to the spoken word alone; it extends just as much to the written word. Rather than lead by[…]
5 Perceived obstacles to public speaking success – and how to overcome them
Presentating training, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking May 05, 2025
There are no shortage of perceived obstacles to public speaking success. Our greatest joy at Mindful Presenter is helping people to overcome them and witnessing the transformation when they do. I’ve mindfully referred to them as ‘perceived obstacles’ to public speaking success because most of them are internal. They are not real, although many of[…]
The Best Man Speech – How to keep it simple and SMASH IT
Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Apr 29, 2025
A best man speech doesn’t have to be so anxiety provoking. Many people find the very thought of public speaking and presenting very daunting. Being chosen as a best man naturally brings a sense of responsibility and expectation to entertain and make a good impression. Of all the speeches we help people with at Mindful[…]
Do your meeting rooms help or hinder presentation success?
Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Mar 02, 2025
Crafting rich and compelling content and delivering our message powerfully are not the only keys to presentation success. If you ‘Google’ the term ‘Keys to presentation success’ you’ll be greeted with a wealth of suggestions including: Knowing your audience Preparing effectively Practice makes perfect Make eye contact Tell stories Use of gestures and facial expressions[…]
How bad presentation slides can ruin your entire presentation
PowerPoint, Presentating training, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Feb 16, 2025
When it comes to public speaking and presenting, what you say and the way you say it matters a great deal but both can be ruined with bad presentation slides. It takes time to craft a high impact presentation that is memorable and delivers results. Some of the key elements involved include: – Knowing our[…]
Donald Trump’s second inaugural address – where tone matters
Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Jan 21, 2025
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[…]
“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 out 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[…]
