A health and safety presentation is arguably one of the most important presentations made in the workplace today. They can save lives. Despite their significance, some organisations are oblivious to the negative and damaging culture they are creating through the content they insist their health and safety officers present. The paradox A health and safety[…]
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Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Apr 02, 2023
Communication: The Superpower We All Have but Rarely Master
Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Mar 03, 2023
When I was a small boy, I had no idea that communication could be a superpower. Even if someone had told me, I doubt it would have made my list. Like most children, I was far more interested in flying, teleporting or becoming the Six Million Dollar Man. Curious about whether anything had changed,[…]
Why Brilliant Professionals Still Deliver Bad Presentations — And How to Break the Cycle
General, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Feb 18, 2023
We’ve all sat through bad presentations at work. The real mystery is why so many highly intelligent, creative and capable professionals continue to deliver them. Before we explore the reasons, it’s worth pausing to understand what a “bad presentation” actually looks and feels like. It’s the kind of session where slides are overloaded with text,[…]
The Groundhog Day Effect: Why Presentations Repeat Themselves — And How to Stand Out
Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Jan 29, 2023
Have you ever sat through a business presentation that felt a bit like Groundhog Day? That strange sense of déjà vu, as if you’ve been there before, heard it all before, and somehow ended up reliving the same experience again and again. Different presenter, different content, but the same feeling. It’s the familiar pattern:[…]
The Leadership Imperative: Why Your Team’s Public Speaking Skills Shape Your Organisation’s Success
Leadership, Presentating training, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Jan 28, 2023
Most leaders recognise that one of the greatest drivers of organisational success is the way their people communicate, especially when the stakes are high. A business update, a sales pitch, a client meeting, a moment of influence in the boardroom, these are not just routine interactions. They are defining moments that shape how your team[…]
Self Compassion: The Missing Ingredient in Public Speaking Success
Presentating training, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Jan 08, 2023
Public speaking advice is all around. Bookshelves, blogs, TED Talks, LinkedIn posts, all brimming with tips: Know your audience Craft a clear message Prepare, practice, pause Make eye contact Keep it simple Watch your body language Use compelling visuals Open and close with impact Most of it is useful. Some of it is excellent, but[…]
