I don’t think many people would argue with the idea that it’s your attitude that makes all the difference in life. Your attitude also makes a huge difference when it comes to public speaking and presenting too, which is often something many people overlook. A mindful presenter has an attitude of: Empathy Imagine the shift[…]
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It’s your attitude that makes all the difference – especially when presenting
Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Apr 21, 2016
A Powerful Presentation Tip from the Late Bruce Lee
Advice, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Apr 09, 2016
“Don’t think. Feel. It is like a finger pointing out to the Moon, don’t concentrate on the finger or you will miss all that heavenly glory.” Bruce Lee Bruce Lee was arguably the greatest martial artist in history. Watch one of my favourite scene again last night in ‘Enter the Dragon‘ got me thinking about[…]
Hillary Clinton – Shares Lessons In Mindful Presenting
Advice, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Apr 02, 2016
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton visited a Baptist Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin last week to participate and speak on the subject of gun violence. A few weeks before that she spoke in Miami, Florida at what is known in American political campaigning as ‘Super Tuesday’. In two completely different speaking forums with strikingly contrasting tones[…]
6 Keys to a high impact presentation strategy
Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Feb 28, 2016
Having a clear, compelling and concentrated presentation strategy is fundamental to the success of any business presentation There are countless books and articles written on ‘strategy.’ A great number make it sound so complex that it’s no wonder so many people find it confusing. Here is one of my personal favourite definitions: “What do you[…]
3 Bad presentation habits to watch out for
Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Feb 14, 2016
There are 3 bad presentation habits to watch out for Bad Habit 1 – Reading slides Interestingly when you ask people what they regard as a bad habits when it comes to presenting many will list features such as: – Hands in pockets – Arms folded – Saying ‘err’ and ‘umm’ too much –[…]
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[…]
How to Turn a Boring Subject into a Brilliant Presentation
Advice, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Dec 26, 2015
Do you know how to turn a boring subject into a brilliant presentation? Whether you are speaking about algorithms, algebra or actuarial science, your presentation will only be as boring as you choose to make it. When my son was a young boy one of his favourite sayings was, ‘I’m bored’. I would often respond[…]
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[…]
Public Speaking and Presenting Lessons from Halloween
Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Nov 01, 2015
For many people, presenting and public speaking can feel as scary as Halloween. As we approach Halloween, households all over the world have begun preparations. Huge trays and tubs are being filled with sweets. Pumpkins are being strategically placed by front doors. I’m also getting ready for the frenzy. Last year our door bell[…]
10 Traits of Highly Successful Speakers and Presenters
Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Oct 24, 2015
Highly successful speakers spend a great deal of time learning their craft. Having spoken and worked with many of them here is what I’ve learned. 1. They focus on the opportunity Successful speakers feel nervous too but they make a conscious choice to reframe their thinking. They focus on how they can help their audience.[…]
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[…]
PURPOSE – The Secret to High Impact Presenting
Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Jul 26, 2015
The secret to high impact presenting is, PURPOSE. The next time you are presenting at work, ask yourself what you want your audience to remember. ‘I want you to think back to the very last presentation you attended and tell me the one thing you remember from it’. We ask that question during each of[…]
Public Speaker Lessons: Obama’s Eulogy for Reverend Pinckney
Communication Skills, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Jul 12, 2015
There are many public speaker lesssons we can learn from President Obama. As a public speaker I’ve never made any secret of the fact that President Obama stands out for me as one of the most gifted orators in the world today. Politics aside, i’m interested in how he delivers his message and the[…]
Michael Gove, the newly appointed Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, gave his first public speech at the Legatum Institute in London last month and if you’re about to give an important speech yourself it’s worth learning from Mr Grove exactly what not to do. Whether you’re the CEO, a senior Politician or[…]
6 Mistakes To Avoid When Closing a Presentation
Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Jun 13, 2015
Closing a presentation effectively can feel like a greater challenge than opening it. We are all familiar with crucial importance of creating the right first impression when presenting to an audience. Often, the same attention isn’t always given to closing a presentation. Many speakers forget the all-important, last impression. Some of the best presentations can[…]
It all starts with the first impression
Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking May 17, 2015
How long do you really have before you make that all important first impression? Is it 5 seconds, 10 seconds or perhaps a little longer? Researchers at Princeton University believe that it takes only one tenth of a second for someone to judge us as soon as they see our face. That may be[…]
5 simple body language tips for presenters
Advice, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking May 01, 2015
There are a great many body language tips we can offer presenters. This article shares 5 of the simple ones. If there’s a mismatch between what we are saying and how we are saying it, the impact of the words we use is significantly diminished. People won’t trust what you say In other words,[…]
Your voice speaks volumes, how do you use yours?
Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Apr 23, 2015
How do you use your public speaking voice? You’ve done everything you can to understand your audience, craft the conversation you wish to have, you know your story inside out and have envisioned what success looks like. Effective communication involves both verbal and non-verbal interaction The words we use in delivering our message are critical[…]
A few tips to manage presentation nerves
Anxiety, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Apr 09, 2015
Would you like to learn how to manage presentation nerves? “I was a tiger, a good fighter, in good shape, but I was always nervous before boxing matches.” George Foreman Even the twice heavy weight boxing champion of the world got nervous before a fight and he didn’t have to say a word. When you[…]
How to rehearse for a presentation
Advice, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Apr 02, 2015
Do you practice and rehearse for a presentation? Knowing your material well is one of the fundamental keys to success. The more you know your story, the more ready and able you are to adapt and improvise at a moment’s notice. Rehearsing and memorizing are two entirely different things When you rehearse for a[…]
Turning a presentation into a story
Advice, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling Mar 13, 2015
Turning a presentation into a meaningful story is every presenter’s greatest challenge. Why is it important to tell a story? That’s how we live and how we learn We’ve been telling stories to each other since the beginning of time. There really is no more powerful a way of communicating and connecting with each[…]
There are a number of mindful ways to start a presentation, ‘Research from Princeton and the University of Glasgow suggests that we judge a stranger in just half a second. As harsh as that may sound, there is clearly something in it Researcher Dr Phil McAlee ,suggests that our ability to make rapid judgments[…]
Planning what you’re going to say in a presentation
Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Mar 01, 2015
Planning what you’re going to say in a presentation is vitally important. In today’s fast paced and highly competitive age of information, often the first thing a presenter will do when asked to speak is fire up their laptop. The second step is often filling slides with everything they know and want to say on[…]
10 tips for presenting at work successfully
Presentation Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling Feb 20, 2015
If presenting at work or speaking in public is a source of anxiety for you then you are not alone. For some, the anticipation of presenting at work is akin to the anxiety you feel just before calling your telecoms provider to tell them that your broadband doesn’t work. Something inside you tells you[…]
12 Tactics for handling challenging public speaking situations
Advice, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Feb 13, 2015
Have you ever found yourself in a challenging public speaking situation? Many of the most experienced and confident presenters have worked in very challenging public speaking settings and have lessons to share. I’ve had my fair share of them as well. This article sets out some of the key learnings I’ve taken from some[…]
How to make an impact in business presentations
Presentation Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling Feb 08, 2015
The most powerful way to make a memorable impact in business presentations is to tell a story. Human beings have been telling tales from the first moment we developed the capacity to speak. In fact, we’ve been telling each other stories for thousands of years to help us to make sense of the world[…]
Presenting and public speaking inspiration from Hollywood
Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Jan 22, 2015
Presenting and public speaking inspiration from Hollywood: Nine People Wounded in Tel Aviv Bus Attack, IS Demands $200m Ransom For Japan Hostages, Shanghai Officials Feasted As Stampede Killed 36, Charlie Hebdo attack: Three days of terror These are just some of the world news headlines as I write this article from my office in London[…]
9 Powerful Steps to Storytelling in Business – Brought to Life
Advice, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking, Storytelling Jan 11, 2015
Storytelling has enormous value for professionals and leaders in business presentations. ‘Never be boring again’, written by Doug Stevenson is a valuable guide to storytelling. It sets out in a very compelling way the most effective means of constructing stories to connect with your audience. Many speakers have heard the term, ‘The Hero’s Journey’; a[…]
Are you presenting soon? – 6 things your audience really need from you
Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Dec 31, 2014
Your audience really need 6 things from you each time you present. In 1943, Abraham Maslow released a psychology paper called, ‘A Theory of Human Motivation’. The theory suggests we each live by 6 fundamental human needs. Physiological: what we need for survival Safety: what we need to feel safe and secure Love and belonging:[…]
