Poor presentation habits are widespread. You don’t have to look far to spot them; in fact, most professionals have at least one habit they wish they could break. When people approach us to enhance their communication skills, anxiety is usually their initial concern, but their second, often more persistent worry, is the set of[…]
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Break the Habit: How Mindful Presenters Rise Above the Noise
Communication Skills, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Mar 11, 2017
8 Influential and Powerful Public Speakers Who Inspire the World
Communication Skills, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Mar 08, 2017
Some speakers don’t just inform us, they move us. They challenge us, inspire us and remind us of what’s possible when someone speaks with clarity, courage and authenticity. These eight influential speakers have each shaped the world in their own unique way. Their voices carry wisdom, presence and emotional truth, qualities that lie at the[…]
The Presenter’s Guide to Handling Difficult Questions Under Pressure
Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips Feb 19, 2017
Most presenters aren’t derailed by their material; they’re thrown off by a single question. One moment you’re in control; the next, your mind is scrambling for clarity, your confidence evaporates, and the room suddenly feels colder. It’s remarkable how quickly a solid presentation can be overshadowed by a question you weren’t ready for. That’s why[…]
Speak to Lead: The Communication Advantage Every Professional Needs
Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Feb 11, 2017
The ability to speak effectively in public is no longer optional. It is one of the most powerful career boosters available to any professional. Whether you realise it or not, people judge you and your entire organisation by the clarity, confidence, and emotional intelligence in your communication. In a world flooded with information, merely presenting[…]
Why Speaking Up Feels Hard — And How to Do It Anyway
Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Nov 28, 2016
Have you ever walked away from a conversation wishing you’d spoken up, not to win, not to argue, but simply to honour yourself? Stephen R. Covey once wrote that voice is the pathway to greatness. Not volume or dominance, voice, the ability to express who you are with honesty and confidence. At Mindful Presenter, we[…]
Leadership is probably one of the most written-about skills in business today. For decades, the mantra has been the same: faster, better, cheaper, smarter. However, in the world we now inhabit, one defined by constant change, competing priorities, and a workforce yearning for belonging, purpose, connection, and well-being, that mantra is becoming increasingly difficult to[…]
