Acres of diamonds ‘Acres of Diamonds’ is a story by Russell Conwell about an African farmer who heard tales of other farmers who had made fortunes discovering diamond mines on their own land. The story explains that the farmer sold his farm and spent the rest of his life searching unsuccessfully for diamonds across Africa.[…]
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Acres of diamonds is a powerful story for presenters
Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Oct 28, 2017
21 MINDFUL tools for managing presentation nerves
Anxiety, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Aug 18, 2017
Do you struggle with presentation nerves? Public speaking nerves is a significant challenge for many professionals; it’s a common phobia. In fact, the fear of public speaking is an anxiety disorder we help people with every day. If you’d like to overcome your fear when you speak in front of a group, prepare for a[…]
Mindful Presenter – The Story behind the Brand
Anxiety, Communication Skills, Leadership, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Jul 22, 2017
The story behind the brand is often worth knowing a little about Two weeks of beautiful sunshine, extraordinary sights and warm sea is so nurturing to the mind, body and spirit. It offers a priceless opportunity to reflect on where you are, why you are there and where you are heading. Visiting the stunning[…]
What is Mindful Presenting and why does it matter?
Communication Skills, Mindfulness, Public Speaking Jun 11, 2017
What is mindful presenting and why does it matter? Imagine the following scene It’s Friday morning and it’s been a long and exhaustive week. but there’s light at the end of the tunnel. In a few hours you’ll be driving home away from the noise, the pressure, the stress and the sameness. It’s the[…]
Mindfulness in today’s hectic world – is it boring, impossible or critical?
Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Apr 28, 2017
Is mindfulness in today’s hectic world, boring, impossible or critical? Mindfulness as a practice isn’t new It’s something that people have been doing for more than two and a half thousand years. It has clearly stood the test of time. Today, many of the most forward thinking companies in the world have some form of mindfulness[…]
Presentation Skills Bad Habits are Easy to Find
Communication Skills, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Mar 11, 2017
Presentation skills bad habits are easy to find. You don’t have to look very far. Professionals looking to develop their communication skills have one major concern aside from anxiety. It’s their bad presentation skills habits. For many people those bad habits are of course very real and visible. For others, they are often imagined. Here[…]
What is the value of mindfulness in public speaking? Mindfulness is one of the most powerful tools available to each of us today. It can help us to become far more aware of ourselves; our thoughts, our feelings and the world that surrounds us. Its meteoric rise in popularity and effectiveness has some of the[…]
Mindfulness in Public Speaking – 5 ways it can help
Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Dec 03, 2016
Introducing mindfulness in public speaking is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself and your audience. We don’t sit quietly the whole day meditating in our public speaking workshops. At mindful presenter, the concept of mindfulness offers a great deal more It’s a way of living that takes us off of ‘autopilot’ and[…]
Vulnerability in Public Speaking – Brené Brown
Leadership, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Nov 18, 2016
Is vulnerability in public speaking something we should be scared of? The brilliant TED talk, ‘The power of vulnerability’ by Brené Brown, demonstrates the premise that we are all here to ‘connect’ and feel that sense of ‘connection’. It challenges the increasingly popular belief that the route to living our best life is through the principle[…]
6 Qualities of Authentic Public Speakers and Presenters
Leadership, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Sep 01, 2016
What are the characteristics of authentic public speakers and presenters? Whether you’re talking about leadership, public speaking or culture, authenticity seems to be the buzzword of the day. In a society which sometimes seems almost numb from chasing success, security and sanity, many people are more discerning when it comes to experiencing authenticity. What[…]
20 Reasons everyone needs to communicate effectively
Communication Skills, Leadership, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking May 04, 2016
The ability to communicate effectively and with impact, is one of the most valuable skills in the world today. The 20 reasons everyone needs to communicate effectively 1- To persuade and convince others to do business with you or see things differently. 2- To create a personal impact and be remembered for the right reasons.[…]
6 Steps To Presenting With Confidence
Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Feb 06, 2016
Presenting with confidence starts in the mind. Presentation skills are a major contributor to personal success in business today. Presenting with confidence is the platform to influence, persuade and even inspire others. The days when the need to present well were useful or important have are long gone. Presenting with confidence is essential today Despite[…]
The future of high impact presenting – Mindfulness is the key
Communication Skills, Leadership, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Dec 19, 2015
I believe that the future of high impact presenting and public speaking revolves around mindfulness. My latest search for ‘presentation skills’ on Amazon yielded over 40,000 results. Google trumped them with 961 million – Keep your hands out of your pockets – Don’t fidget – Make good eye contact These are just a few of[…]
Presenting With Impact – Presence is the key to success
Advice, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Nov 28, 2015
Presenting with impact doesn’t seem to be something that comes naturally or easily to all professionals. It is, however, within everyones reach and the key to success is presence. At Mindful Presenter we believe that presence is having a sense of poise and self-assurance It’s the ability to make others feel connected emotionally to your[…]
Exceptional Speakers Have 7 Characteristics In Common
Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Aug 09, 2015
Exceptional speakers are suprisingly difficult to find in many organisations today. You will know them when you see them because they have a great deal in common. Below are 7 characteristics that we believe exceptional presenters have in common. 1. Courage It’s perceived as risky business standing in front of any audience. We can[…]
4 powerful ways to connect with your audience
Communication Skills, Leadership, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills Aug 15, 2014
Do you connect with your audience? Are you entirely happy with your presentation skills? What about your colleagues; do they have the presentation skills needed to keep your attention, interest and curiosity? The next time you get to sit through a presentation, make it your business to have a good look around the audience[…]
Just how effective are your presentation skills – have you asked?
Leadership, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Aug 06, 2014
Have you recieved feedback on your presentation skills? To be able to truly develop ourselves as public speakers, presenters and leaders the one thing we all need a great deal more of is feedback. 30 years ago, as a young manager, I thought I knew it all. I was climbing the corporate ladder faster[…]
You can be nervous and still give a great speech
Anxiety, Leadership, Mindfulness, nervous, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling Aug 04, 2014
You really can be very nervous and still give a great speech. At Mindful Presenter we are at very successful at helping people to overcome their public speaking anxiety If you feel nervous at the thought of presenting or public speaking, you’re not alone In fact, you’re in very good company The history books are[…]
Do Presenters Need PowerPoint to Connect With an Audience?
Leadership, Mindfulness, PowerPoint, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling Aug 03, 2014
Is PowerPoint the first thing you turn to when you are called on to present? Simon Sinek’s inspirational TED talk ‘How great leaders inspire action’,is a wonderful example of how effective public speakers and presenters can be without using PowerPoint. With almost 15 milion YouTube hits, it’s easy to see why Simon has been described[…]
The best presenters know how to breathe – they are mindful presenters
Leadership, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Jul 31, 2014
The best presenters understand the power of their breath and know how to use it to their advantage when speaking. One of the very first things a good public speaking coaching session will teach if you suffer from public speaking anxiety is to breathe effectively. If anxiety or nerves isn’t an issue for you,[…]
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