Meghan Markle showed us the power, grace and beauty of a smile in her first big speech as a member of the Royal family. Without notes, prompters, slides or a script she spoke for 3 minutes in the most charismatic and authentic way. I believe one of the many reasons which made this short[…]
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Meghan Markle: The power of a smile in public speaking
Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Sep 23, 2018
Theresa May: “It is something I will never agree to…” 2 Powerful Public Speaking Lessons from Theresa May
Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Sep 22, 2018
Theresa May demonstrated the power of clarity to the EU following the recent summit in Salzburg. The uncertainty of Brexit has left many of us in the UK dismayed, disillusioned and divided. Politicians and punters everywehere are telling us what to think about Brexit. That’s why as a public speaking coach I found Theresa May’s[…]
7 lessons from Barack Obama that will make you a better presenter
Leadership, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Sep 16, 2018
Former President Barack Obama is noted for his public speaking excellence. His speeches have changed the way countless people communicate. He is regarded as one of the worlds most gifted and powerful orators today. His speech to more than a thousand students at the University of Illinois-Urbana was charged with public speaking lessons for all[…]
Leadership in Presentation Skills: The Missing Link in Modern Organisations
Communication Skills, Leadership, Presentation Skills Aug 28, 2018
The need for strong leadership in presentation skills has never been more urgent. Every day, across every industry, professionals are presenting in meetings, pitches, conference calls, town halls, networking events, and high-stakes updates. Outside of those formal moments, almost every conversation is, in truth, a presentation. In business today, we are constantly trying to[…]
Presence: The Quiet Power That Transforms Business Presenting
Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Aug 19, 2018
Presence is the crown jewel of high-impact presenting, the rare quality that enables a speaker to communicate with clarity, confidence, and creative ease. If it could be bottled, someone would be unimaginably wealthy, and yet, despite its allure, presence remains one of the greatest sources of anxiety for professionals everywhere. We know we need it,[…]
The Zest Factor: The Energy That Separates Ordinary Presenters from Unforgettable Ones
Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Aug 05, 2018
Many business presentations today leave audiences feeling exactly the way many people feel when they wake up on a grey Monday morning: tired, vacant, and already depleted. You sit through slide after slide, data point after data point, and walk back to your desk or your car not energised, but groggy. It’s astonishing how rarely[…]
