A tribute to my beautiful mum, Georgine DeCastro 19/03/35 – 19/10/14 ( read today 30/10/14 at her funeral) “I believe I was about 6 years old when mum and dad bought our very first dog into our home, it was only a puppy but I was terrified of it. If it even came into the[…]
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There have been many adjectives used to describe Boris Johnson: eccentric, clever, politically astute, lovable, funny, quirky, self-promoting, arrogant, charming, flamboyant, and larger than life. Some believe he excels as the Mayor of London and should lead the Conservative Party, while others might prefer he take a different path entirely. This post focuses[…]
Understanding Nigel Farage’s Unique Speaking Style
Advice, Communication Skills, Public Speaking Sep 28, 2014
Whether you like them or agree with them or not, figures like David Cameron, Nick Clegg, Ed Miliband, and Nigel Farage know how to speak in public. Some might argue they do it better than others, each possessing an individual style that shines when the pressure is on. Last week, Nigel Farage spoke at the[…]
Mastering the Pause: Lessons from Barack Obama’s Speaking Style
Advice, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Sep 26, 2014
Barack Obama is arguably one of the best speakers in the world today, and in my opinion, he is the master of the pause. We witnessed this again during his address to the United Nations General Assembly, where he outlined the steps world leaders should take against violent extremists such as the Islamic State militants.[…]
Does Ed Miliband speak with the gravitas of Obama, the grace of Clinton, or the glow of Cameron? Not quite. However, he did make the right choice by speaking without notes at this week’s Labour Conference in Manchester. From a technical perspective, Miliband demonstrated several commendable speaking skills: Great eye contact Effective pauses Appropriate pacing[…]
Why Public Speaking Makes You Nervous
Advice, Anxiety, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Presentation training, Public Speaking Sep 14, 2014
At Mindful Presenter, we often hear from professionals about their struggles with public speaking anxiety, which is by far the most common issue they ask us to help with. Every week, we receive similar stories from individuals or HR directors sharing their concerns. Beneath these practical requests, there’s almost always a gentle admission: they feel[…]
