We’ve all sat through bad presentations at work. The real mystery is why so many highly intelligent, creative and capable professionals continue to deliver them. Before we explore the reasons, it’s worth pausing to understand what a “bad presentation” actually looks and feels like. It’s the kind of session where slides are overloaded with text,[…]
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Maurice Decastro
Why Brilliant Professionals Still Deliver Bad Presentations — And How to Break the Cycle
General, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Feb 18, 2023
The Groundhog Day Effect: Why Presentations Repeat Themselves — And How to Stand Out
Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Jan 29, 2023
Have you ever sat through a business presentation that felt a bit like Groundhog Day? That strange sense of déjà vu, as if you’ve been there before, heard it all before, and somehow ended up reliving the same experience again and again. Different presenter, different content, but the same feeling. It’s the familiar pattern:[…]
The Leadership Imperative: Why Your Team’s Public Speaking Skills Shape Your Organisation’s Success
Leadership, Presentating training, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Jan 28, 2023
Most leaders recognise that one of the greatest drivers of organisational success is the way their people communicate, especially when the stakes are high. A business update, a sales pitch, a client meeting, a moment of influence in the boardroom, these are not just routine interactions. They are defining moments that shape how your team[…]
Self Compassion: The Missing Ingredient in Public Speaking Success
Presentating training, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Jan 08, 2023
Public speaking advice is all around. Bookshelves, blogs, TED Talks, LinkedIn posts, all brimming with tips: Know your audience Craft a clear message Prepare, practice, pause Make eye contact Keep it simple Watch your body language Use compelling visuals Open and close with impact Most of it is useful. Some of it is excellent, but[…]
Bad presentation habits to leave behind in 2022
Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Dec 31, 2022
Bad presentation habits are everywhere. You’ve probably been on the receiving end of a few of them this year. Perhaps you’ve even been challenged by a few yourself. I’m not referring to the usual culprits. A few common bad presentation habits are – Saying ‘Err’, ‘Umm’, ‘So’, ‘You know. Etc. – Talking too fast[…]
The King’s Christmas Broadcast 2022 – A message of light
Communication Skills, Presentation Skills Dec 28, 2022
The King’s Christmas Broadcast 2022 was a message of light. “Everlasting light” “My mother’s belief in the power of that light” “To shine a light” “Shining a light” “As the Bible tells us, ‘The light that has come into the world’ was born.” “The power of light overcoming darkness.” “This life-giving light” “With all my[…]
