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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Two types of presenter – The autopilot majority v the mindful minority
Leadership, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips Oct 07, 2019
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. Politicians still won’t answer a simple question directly. Many business presentations are still boring and virtual presenting hasn’t helped the phenomenon of ‘death by bullet point.’ With more and more of us stifling yawns on Zoom and sneaking a quick look at our emails and LinkedIn while being presented to,[…]
How to Present to Senior Management: The Psychology, the Pitfalls, and the 10 Priorities That Truly Matter
Communication Skills, Leadership, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips Apr 13, 2019
Presenting to senior management can feel intimidating even for the most experienced professionals. It’s one thing to speak up in a team meeting and update colleagues on a project you’ve been working on. It’s an entirely different matter to stand in front of the executives, the people who shape strategy, allocate resources, and influence[…]
How Effective Are Your Leadership Habits? The 10 Qualities Your Team Needs Most
Leadership, Mindfulness Mar 10, 2019
Mindful leadership isn’t a luxury or a soft skill, and it isn’t something reserved for retreats, coaching sessions or the pages of business books. It is the foundation of success, and the cornerstone of our well‑being, happiness and peace of mind. Whether you’re leading a global organisation or simply trying to lead your own[…]
You Can’t Buy Charisma — You Can Only Uncover It
Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Feb 20, 2019
People often ask whether a great public speaking coach can teach them charisma. A good coach can absolutely help you present with more confidence, clarity and impact, but charisma, that’s different. Charisma is one of those peculiar, somewhat old-fashioned words, like “crikey” or “oh gosh.” You don’t hear it often, but when you do,[…]
The Presentation Tips No One Talks About
Bullet Point, Communication Skills, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Feb 18, 2019
Type “presentation tips” into Google and you’ll be greeted with nearly a billion results and most of them say the same things: 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. It’s all good[…]
