Everyone is a presenter; the question is, what type of presenter are you? Every day, in organisations across the world, millions of people are presenting. They are called on to inform, update, inspire and lead colleagues and customers to think or act differently. Many don’t have the time, inclination or knowledge to present as effectively[…]
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Maurice Decastro
Two types of presenter – The autopilot majority v the mindful minority
Leadership, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips Oct 07, 2019
Are you a creative presenter? – 6 steps to becoming a one
Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Sep 28, 2019
Are you a creative presenter? If you don’t believe you are or have what it takes to present with impact then this article is for you. There is a creative presenter inside each of us. At Mindful Presenter we believe that creativity is a gift we are all born with. We believe it is hardwired[…]
How to present to smart people -10 tips for presenters
Communication skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips Sep 22, 2019
Do you find yourself being called on to present to smart people? I don’t mean people with an IQ of over 140, I mean the rest of us. The world is full of smart people. You can be certain that the next time you present they will be sitting right in front of you. They[…]
The Presenting Challenge – How to inspire action and lead change
General, Leadership, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips Aug 31, 2019
The presenting challenge is real. We are approaching 2020 and politicians still won’t answer a simple question directly and most business presentations are still boring. Extraordinary presenters make things happen. They connect with hearts and minds; they lead change and drive action. The challenge is substantive, serious and sadly still not recognised by some of[…]
7 Habits of a Mindful Presenter
Anxiety, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips Aug 19, 2019
How can you become a more mindful presenter? Creating and practicing these 7 habits will help you to present and speak with confidence, clarity and impact. The most valuable gift a presenter or public speaker has is his or her mind. In the increasingly disruptive and unpredictable world of business, our minds are being challenged[…]
How to think like a Mindful Presenter – 4 steps to set you on your path
Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips Jun 16, 2019
The key to being a mindful presenter is simple to understand but not so easy to use; it’s thought. The key is thought Before you dismiss the idea as obvious, please give it some thought. I believe it was the 1925 Nobel Prize winner George Bernard Shaw who once said: “Two percent of the people[…]
The Graduate’s Guide to Nailing That Interview Presentation
Anxiety, Communication skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Jun 15, 2019
An interview presentation isn’t something that most of us look forward to giving. In fact, I don’t believe I know anyone who actually enjoys being interviewed. Each year as we enter summer, even though it still feels like autumn in the UK, universities up and down the entire country prepare to say congratulations and farewell[…]
Your audience are searching; the question is, do you know what for?
Communication skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking May 12, 2019
Everyone is searching for something, including your audience. If they came to listen to you by choice you can be certain that they are looking for something specific. Everyone and everything seem to be searching; let me explain. Sitting quietly in my own back garden this morning I noticed an ant a bee and a[…]
Powerful Public Speaking Lessons: Inspired by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
Advice, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Apr 18, 2019
Public speaking lessons: Inspired by one of my favourite authors, speaker and teachers, the late Dr. Wayne W. Dyer. Several years ago I had the great pleasure of enjoying listening to Wayne Dyer speak during one of his visits to London. I had already read most of his books and had heard him speak before[…]
10 Tips for Presenting With Impact to Senior management
Communication skills, Leadership, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips Apr 13, 2019
Presenting to senior management is a challenge for most presenters in organisations today; even the most experienced. It’s one thing having to speak up in a team meeting to update your colleagues on a project you have been working on but having to convince or co-opt the executive is something else. We all value our[…]
Mindful leadership is not only the key to success but is critical to our well-being, happiness and peace of mind. Whether it’s you or I leading our own personal lives in this uncertain world or the CEO at the helm of the world’s largest business, leadership matters. It’s a topic that has been written about[…]
Mindful Presenting – The New World of Public Speaking & Presenting
Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Mar 03, 2019
Mindful presenting is the future of high impact communication which will allow you to present your ideas with confidence, clarity and presence. Every day in businesses across the globe people sit attentively in the hope that the speaker will tell them something they don’t already know in a way they’ve never been connected with[…]
Public Speaking & Presentation Tips from Nick Morgan
Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Feb 28, 2019
There is no shortage of public speaking advice on the internet, in magazines and book stores today. In fact, I have written over 300 articles myself for mindfulpresenter.com and other online publications. I’d like to share some of my favourite articles from other respected authors in the field of communication, public speaking and presentation skills.[…]
High Impact Presenting Is Like Kissing With Confidence
Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Feb 27, 2019
Presenting our ideas at work is something more and more of us are called on to do every day and some of us find it more challenging than others; especially if you are presenting for the first time. That moment stays with you forever, it’s like your first kiss you, never forget it. If you were[…]
When shouldn’t you listen to a presentation coach?
Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Feb 25, 2019
A really good presentation coach can make an enormous difference to anyone looking to connect with their audience in a way that is confident, compelling and memorable. At Mindful Presenter our presentation skills and public speaking coaches know exactly how to help you to get the results you need through the way you present your ideas.[…]
7 Real Examples of How to Open a Presentation With Impact
Communication skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips Feb 24, 2019
The most common advice you will hear about opening a presentation is to grab the audience’s attention right from the start. Whilst that’s true, its not enough. At Mindful Presenter we often argue that you have your audience’s attention, after all, they turned up to listen to you. Every presenters first challenge is to not[…]
3 Presentation Tips to Help You to Stand Out From The Crowd
Advice, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Feb 22, 2019
If you’re looking for presentation tips and put those two words into Google search you will be greeted with 1,160,000,000 results. The internet is teeming with presentation tips, tools, techniques and valuable advice. Each time I introduce myself as a presentation skills coach I can be confident that I’m likely to be asked two questions: – Isn’t[…]
10 Simple Tips On How To Present Complex Information
Advice, Communication skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Feb 21, 2019
Do you find yourself having to present lots of data to people who don’t have the same level of knowledge or expertise as you do? Presenting complex information can be a significant challenge for even the most seasoned presenter. Regardless of the topic, all presenters share the common goal of ensuring that they keep their[…]
What you can’t buy from a presentation coach (can you?)
Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Feb 20, 2019
A really good presentation coach can teach you a great deal about how to engage and connect with an audience with confidence, authority and impact. A great deal of what you need to know about how to craft and deliver a memorable presentation has already been written about. A great presentation coach will help you[…]
Are you a confident presenter and public speaker? – these 6 tips will help you
Communication skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Feb 19, 2019
Are you a confident presenter? Confidence is often cited as one of the most critical factors affecting professionals when it comes to presenting and speaking in public. In fact, it’s one of the biggest hurdles we help people to jump every day at Mindful Presenter. Regardless of status, experience or dare I even say confidence[…]
3 presentation tips you don’t often hear from the experts
Communication skills, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Feb 18, 2019
Presentation tips are everywhere. Put those two words into Google as I did this morning and you will get 1,190,000,000 results. Tell stories Pause, Make eye contact Slow down Know your audience Prepare ‘Cut the fat’ Smile Breathe Move Practice Start strong Close stronger Show passion Ditch the bullet points. Following those 15 tips alone will[…]
4 potent ways to open your presentation with impact
Communication skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Feb 09, 2019
A presentation that doesn’t start with impact is like a plane that doesn’t take off. You may have the fuel, the pilot and the passengers but the journey doesn’t begin until the wheels leave the ground. As a presenter, you have the same challenge as the pilot; you have to get that plane off the[…]
Donald trump’s 2nd state of the union: Cool & Calm, or dull?
Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Feb 06, 2019
Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States gave his second State of the Union Address yesterday. Politics aside, I often find myself called on to review the rhetoric of world leaders to see what we can learn from them in the way of connecting with an audience. Commenting on Donald Trump’s oratory skills[…]
7 Keys to Powerful Digital Presentations in Business
Communication skills, Leadership, Presentation Skills Feb 04, 2019
Do you find yourself called on to deliver digital presentations, speaking with colleagues or clients online or via video? Make eye contact, project energy and contrast, speak, move and connect with your audience. Keep them fully engaged, maintain their attention, interest and curiosity whilst delivering a clear and compelling message is often the brief. How[…]
Presentation Skills – Content is King; make sure yours is compelling
Communication skills, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Jan 23, 2019
Many articles posted on the Internet today about presentation skills tend to focus largely on delivery style rather than content. Delivery is critical of course, although you can be the most engaging and inspirational presenter on earth but if your content is weak or boring what’s the point? The prerequisite to a brilliant presentation before[…]
Mistakes to avoid making when presenting to the boss (or any other human being)
Communication skills, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Jan 13, 2019
I still remember the very first time I was invited to make a presentation to my senior management team. I couldn’t sleep for days my mind was filled with dread and every nerve, cell and fibre of my entire being felt like they were preparing for a major meltdown. I was only in my early[…]
7 Powerful Presentation & Public Speaking Habits for 2019
Communication skills, General, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Jan 01, 2019
Presentation skills habits are easy to find and hard to break. The good ones are available to us all and we don’t have to look to far too find them. Stephen R. Covey’s book, ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’ contains everything you need to know to achieve extraordinary results. It is a book[…]
Presenting ‘Christmas Presence’ – A Year-Round Gift for Presenters
General, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Dec 22, 2018
Anyone who is interested in presenting and public speaking can take a lesson from ‘Christmas presence’. At this time of year once the parties and shopping frenzy is over, the gifts are wrapped and the the chaos abates, we get to slow down and calm down. Liberated from the maelstrom of over indulgence, spending and[…]
Don’t just present, make a few waves too
Communication skills, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Nov 25, 2018
If you are called on to present soon take a moment to ponder on the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson: ‘Waves are inspiring not because they rise and fall, but because each time they fall they never fail to rise again.’ When it comes to presenting our ideas with clarity, confidence and impact many of[…]
The 5 Most Important Words in Business Presenting
Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Nov 04, 2018
Business presenting is easy. Millions of professionals are presenting their ideas to clients and colleagues all over the world every day. For many it’s perceived as easy because they believe that all they have to do is read. To enter any organisation today the ability to read is of course a fundamental prerequisite. You’ve seen[…]
