There are no shortage of perceived obstacles to public speaking success. Our greatest joy at Mindful Presenter is helping people to overcome them and witnessing the transformation when they do. I’ve mindfully referred to them as ‘perceived obstacles’ to public speaking success because most of them are internal. They are not real, although many of[…]
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5 Perceived obstacles to public speaking success – and how to overcome them
Presentating training, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking May 05, 2025
The Best Man Speech – How to keep it simple and SMASH IT
Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Apr 29, 2025
A best man speech doesn’t have to be so anxiety provoking. Many people find the very thought of public speaking and presenting very daunting. Being chosen as a best man naturally brings a sense of responsibility and expectation to entertain and make a good impression. Of all the speeches we help people with at Mindful[…]
Do your meeting rooms help or hinder presentation success?
Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Mar 02, 2025
Crafting rich and compelling content and delivering our message powerfully are not the only keys to presentation success. If you ‘Google’ the term ‘Keys to presentation success’ you’ll be greeted with a wealth of suggestions including: Knowing your audience Preparing effectively Practice makes perfect Make eye contact Tell stories Use of gestures and facial expressions[…]
How bad presentation slides can ruin your entire presentation
PowerPoint, Presentating training, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Feb 16, 2025
When it comes to public speaking and presenting, what you say and the way you say it matters a great deal but both can be ruined with bad presentation slides. It takes time to craft a high impact presentation that is memorable and delivers results. Some of the key elements involved include: – Knowing our[…]
Donald Trump’s second inaugural address – where tone matters
Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Jan 21, 2025
Yesterday, President Donald Trump delivered his second inaugural address, after his swearing-in as the 47th president of the United States. It was a very measured, sombre and predictable speech. Despite references to a ‘’golden age’ and a ‘new era of national success’, I couldn’t help feeling that it had almost a funereal tone. After listening[…]
“Just put down the measuring stick” – The power of a simple message
Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Jan 09, 2025
Have you noticed that the one thing most memorable and impactful speeches and presentations have in common is a simple message. It’s very tempting to try to impress an audience by telling them how much we know. Many presenters will often speak at great length, sharing extensive detail on a topic or idea, with their[…]
