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[…]
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Maurice Decastro
How to create a high impact presentation culture at work
Leadership, Presentation Skills Jul 26, 2024
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[…]
Our next public speaking master class in London on the 27th June 24 is the perfect opportunity to learn how to present with confidence, presence and impact. Book your place HERE
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 25th April. We have one place still available if you’d like to book directly HERE: Public speaking and presenting is often a challenge for a great number of people. Regardless of age, knowledge, position or even experience[…]
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[…]
How to present with passion – Lessons from a 7 year old
Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Jul 30, 2023
Would you like to present with passion? When Molly Wright became one of the youngest-ever TED speakers, she taught the world exactly how to present with passion, confidence and impact. A seven year old girl taking the prestigious TED Talk stage created a fair amount of controversy. Molly’s parents received a number of negative comments[…]
How to win an argument – Present the facts, feelings and future
Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Jun 17, 2023
Have you ever tried to win an argument; I think we all have. Personally, I don’t like the idea of arguing with anyone or even writing about it but I’m confident we’ve all been there. I share Dale Carnegie’s view, which he shared in his best-selling book, ‘How to Win Friends and Influence People’: “I[…]
Present ideas, insights and imagination, not just information
General, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Jun 04, 2023
In a business world challenged with cognitive overload, it’s time to present ideas, insights and imagination; not just information. Data and information are extremely important. In fact, they are vital components of leading a successful business. That said, we have evolved in a business world where much of the information we need or choose to[…]
Public speaking survey results – How people feel about public speaking and presenting
Communication Skills, General, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking May 30, 2023
Public speaking survey results – How people feel about public speaking and presenting How do you feel about public speaking and presenting? That’s one of the first question’s we ask all of our workshop and coaching clients. As you may imagine, the response is often very mixed. In fact, it felt so mixed that we[…]
Have you ever listened to a recording or your own voice?
Communication Skills, General, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking May 25, 2023
When was the last time you listened to a recording of your own voice after giving a presentation? Presenting aside, have you ever listened to a recording of your own voice? If you have, how did it make you feel? If you were your audience, could you listen to you? Here at Mindful Presenter I[…]
How do you feel about public speaking and presenting?
Presentation Skills, Public Speaking May 01, 2023
How do you feel about public speaking and presenting? I’d be very grateful if you would take 5 minutes to take part in our short survey. The team at Mindful Presenter Ltd would love to hear about your experience and views regarding public speaking and presenting. Your answers are an important part of our mission[…]
The 20 Habits of Truly Brilliant Presenters
General, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Apr 29, 2023
The 20 Habits of Truly Brilliant Presenters eBook has been downloaded over 25,000 times since it was published. Here is a brief visual overview of those 20 habits in the form of an infographic. Mindful presenting is a highly affective way of managing and changing bad public speaking and presenting habits. It’s also the pathway to[…]
How impactful is your organisation’s health and safety presentation?
Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Apr 02, 2023
A health and safety presentation is arguably one of the most important presentations made in the workplace today. They can save lives. Despite their significance, some organisations are oblivious to the negative and damaging culture they are creating through the content they insist their health and safety officers present. The paradox A health and safety[…]
The mindset of a mindful presenter is the key to their effectiveness and success. When it comes to public speaking and presenting, your mindset can be your greatest champion or most powerful foe. We have a choice We can worry about everything that could possibly go wrong and focus on: – Our nerves – Being[…]
How to make public speaking your communication super power
Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Mar 03, 2023
When I was a small boy, I had no idea that there was such a thing as a communication super power. Even if I had, I’m sure it wouldn’t have been at the top of my list of priorities.. Intrigued as to how things may have changed over the last several decades, I ‘Googled’,[…]
10 simple ideas to create a strong communication culture
Communication Skills, Leadership Feb 26, 2023
Every leader understands and advocates the significance of a strong communication culture. Exceptional leaders understand that building an open, healthy and positive communication culture isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s critical. At Mindful Presenter, we have the good fortune of working with many of the world’s best loved brands. The savvy companies don’t[…]
12 Reasons why highly intelligent people are still delivering such bad presentations
General, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Feb 18, 2023
We’ve all sat through bad presentations at work. The question is, why are so many highly intelligent, creative and talented business professionals still delivering such bad presentations? What is a bad presentation? Before we consider why bad presentations are still so prevalent in the workplace today, it’s worth gaining some clarity on what these look[…]
