There are moments in a career that feel seismic. The first time you present to senior leadership is one of them. I still remember mine with uncomfortable clarity. I was in my early twenties, summoned to speak to a room of people whose titles felt larger than life. Sleep abandoned me for days. My[…]
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The Truth About Presenting to Senior Leaders — And the Mistakes That Hold Us Back
Communication Skills, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Jan 13, 2019
Presenting ‘Christmas Presence’ – A Year-Round Gift for Presenters
General, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Dec 22, 2018
It’s Christmas Eve and many of us are focused on presents rather than presence. At this time of year once the frenzy is over, the gifts are wrapped and the the chaos abates, we get to slow down and calm down. Liberated from the maelstrom of over indulgence, spending and preparing, we begin to regain[…]
Make Waves: The Art of Presenting with Power, Presence and Emotional Impact
Communication Skills, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Nov 25, 2018
If you’re preparing to present soon, take a moment to reflect on Ralph Waldo Emerson’s words: “Waves are inspiring not because they rise and fall, but because each time they fall they never fail to rise again.” There is something profoundly human about that rhythm. Every presenter knows what it feels like to stumble,[…]
Please Make Me Feel Something: The New Imperative in Business Presenting
General, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Nov 04, 2018
Business presentations have never been more common or more challenging. Every day, millions of professionals stand before colleagues and clients to share ideas, insights, and recommendations. Every day, many of them wrestle with the same uncomfortable truth: You can’t simply turn up and read your slides anymore That era is over. Audiences expect more,[…]
4 Keys to Successful Company Summits or Conferences
Communication Skills, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Oct 21, 2018
Company summits and leadership conferences present an invaluable platform to inspire, enthuse and rally the troops. Whether you’re celebrating success or need that extra lift to meet your business targets, the vital ingredient required for success is communication. If you want your leaders to communicate with clarity and impact at your next event, our[…]
Meghan Markle: The power of a smile in public speaking
Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Sep 23, 2018
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[…]
