The 15 public speaking mistakes that quietly switch people off I’m sure you’ve experienced this. After five minutes of a presentation, your focus starts to wane. You glance at your phone. You wonder how much longer it will go on. The speaker hasn’t done anything obviously wrong. But somehow, you’re gone. That’s because audiences seldom[…]
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Nobody Tells You This About Public Speaking: 5 Insights to Captivate Your Audience
General Jan 06, 2026
Let’s be real: public speaking can feel like standing in front of a firing squad. Your palms may sweat, your heart may race, and your mind may suddenly go blank, almost like a faulty computer. But here’s a nugget of wisdom: even the most seasoned speakers have faced anxiety. What sets them apart? They’ve discovered[…]
Are you one of the many professionals who dread the thought of speaking in front of an audience? Whether you’re presenting at a crucial meeting, captivating an audience at a conference, or pitching ideas to clients, public speaking can trigger anxiety. However, fear not! With the right techniques and consistent practice, you can become a[…]
Are you ready to transform your public speaking skills? Make this year-long calendar your essential resource for practical advice and inspiration to empower you in all aspects of your life, not just your public speaking. Each month, you’ll discover easy-to-follow strategies designed to enhance your confidence, improve your speaking skills, and foster meaningful connections,[…]
As we approach the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to reflect and set goals to develop strong presentation skills in 2026. Whether you’re sharing project updates in a team meeting, delivering a compelling sales pitch, or captivating an audience at a conference, honing your public speaking skills can open doors and foster[…]
Public Speaking Anxiety Doesn’t Care If You’re a CEO or an Intern: Why It Can Hit Anyone (and How to Beat It)
General Dec 23, 2025
Public speaking anxiety doesn’t care whether you’re a CEO or an office junior. You could be fresh out of school or running a global company. You could have 30 years of experience or be on your very first day in the office. The title on your business card, the number of zeros in your salary,[…]
As we embrace the spirit of giving this festive season, consider the invaluable gift you can give to someone looking to develop their public speaking and presentation skills. Here are a few of our favourite gifts that will enhance your speaking skills and help you connect with your audience all year long The Storytelling Toolkit[…]
In this blog, we share six of the best presentation tips from top public speaking experts of 2025. These practical strategies will help you enhance your speaking skills, engage your audience, and deliver impactful presentations. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or just starting, these tips will help you stand out and connect with your audience.[…]
In the intricate world of finance presentations, where data and analytics reign supreme, the real challenge for professionals lies in presenting insights that not only inform but also resonate on a personal level. A truly impactful financial presentation creates a bridge between analytical knowledge and emotional engagement. Here are ten powerful strategies that will help[…]
An Introvert’s Quick-Fire Guide to Public Speaking: Speak Clearly & Confidently Anywhere
General Nov 16, 2025
Introverts don’t need to become extroverts to be powerful speakers. Thoughtfulness, deep focus, and authenticity are strengths that help introverts craft memorable, high‑impact presentations. This quick‑fire guide gives practical, easy-to-apply strategies to speak clearly and confidently in any situation. Why public speaking feels hard for introverts Public speaking can be tiring and anxiety-inducing for anyone.[…]
How Public Speaking Training Transforms Teams into Confident, High‑Performing Leaders
General Nov 08, 2025
Effective communication is the cornerstone of successful teams and leadership. From team meetings and project updates to boardroom pitches, public speaking training empowers teams to influence, motivate, and inspire change. Often, brilliant ideas falter not because of a lack of merit but due to poorly crafted content and ineffective delivery. Why Public Speaking Training Is[…]
In the world of public speaking and business communication, many presenters rely on polished slides, compelling stories, or impressive data. While these elements are helpful, the true secret to elevating a presentation lies in a less tangible but profoundly impactful quality: presence. The real power that makes an audience sit up, lean in, and act[…]
The moment a 9-point meeting agenda flashes on a screen in a business meeting, you can almost see participants’ faces drain of colour. The idea of a neat, linear agenda is often seen as a way to ensure focus and control, but it can also stifle free thinking and creative problem-solving. In today’s fast-paced corporate[…]
Here are 10 presentation tips for technologists and technical experts. Presenting technical work is often a key part of the job for engineers, data scientists, architects, and technologists. The best technical presentations don’t just demonstrate how much you know, they persuade, inform, and enable better decisions. The most common challenge technical experts face is overcomplicating[…]
How Presenting With Artificial Intelligence Can Make or Break Your Presentation
General Sep 20, 2025
Presenting With artificial intelligence is used in many business presentations and is often used in our own public speaking courses. I experienced this very recently. After presenting a business-related topic to the group, a delegate shared the fact that as she hadn’t had time to prepare for it, she asked ChatGPT to write it for[…]
Speaking ‘off the cuff’ can be nerve-racking, even for experienced presenters. However, with mindful techniques, you can turn this challenge into an opportunity to communicate authentically, confidently, and effectively. Here are some practical strategies to help you speak ‘off the cuff’ mindfully in any situation: Choose one thing Ask yourself what the one most important[…]
Presenting complex information with technical or financial data all require the same skill: turning complexity into clarity without dumbing it down. Doing that well requires a mix of structure, storytelling, visual design, and mindful attention to audience needs. Here’s a practical guide to presenting complex information simply, powerfully, and mindfully. Start with purpose – Be[…]
If you worry about not speaking up at meetings at work as much as you’d like to, or as others may like you to, you are not alone. It’s a global phenomenon. Countless people, regardless of age, experience or seniority worry about speaking up at meetings every day. Why do so many people worry about[…]
Over the last few days Donald Trump and Elon Musk have demonstrated the enormous damage the ego can do in public speaking and presenting. Please keep in mind that contrary to common belief, public speaking isn’t isolated to the spoken word alone; it extends just as much to the written word. Rather than lead by[…]
20 Bad public speaking habits to avoid in 2025
General, Presentating training, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Jan 01, 2025
Here are our top 20 bad public speaking habits to avoid in 2025. Read the full blog here: 20 Bad public speaking habits a Mindful Presenter avoids If you have a few bad public speaking habits and need a little help: – Book yourself onto a powerful public speaking course. – Invest in some really good[…]
If you are you terrified of public speaking these 13 tips will help
General, nervous, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Jul 24, 2024
If you are terrified or even just a little scared of public speaking and presenting you are not alone. For more than a decade we have met and helped countless people who are terrified of public speaking and presenting. For many people it is a very distressing and disabling fear. A YouGov survey suggests that[…]
4 Universal elements to capturing hearts and minds when presenting
General, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Feb 04, 2024
The expression ‘capturing the hearts and minds’ is one we are all familiar with. It’s stood the test of time because it’s one of our greatest human needs when connecting with others. Creating an intellectual understanding of something is all well and good but real and lasting change comes with an emotional connection. The idea[…]
Public speaking wisdom from 10 of my favourite non-public speaking books
General, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Dec 20, 2023
If you’re interested in developing your communication skills, you’ll notice that public speaking wisdom isn’t isolated to the experts and content focused on the topic. Public speaking wisdom is everywhere. Here are 10 examples from some of my favourite non-public speaking books I’ve read this year. ‘A simple way to make a good first impression[…]
Present ideas, insights and imagination, not just information
General, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Jun 04, 2023
In a business world challenged with cognitive overload, it’s time to present ideas, insights and imagination; not just information. Data and information are extremely important. In fact, they are vital components of leading a successful business. That said, we have evolved in a business world where much of the information we need or choose to[…]
Public speaking survey results – How people feel about public speaking and presenting
Communication Skills, General, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking May 30, 2023
Public speaking survey results – How people feel about public speaking and presenting How do you feel about public speaking and presenting? That’s one of the first question’s we ask all of our workshop and coaching clients. As you may imagine, the response is often very mixed. In fact, it felt so mixed that we[…]
Have you ever listened to a recording or your own voice?
Communication Skills, General, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking May 25, 2023
When was the last time you listened to a recording of your own voice after giving a presentation? Presenting aside, have you ever listened to a recording of your own voice? If you have, how did it make you feel? If you were your audience, could you listen to you? Here at Mindful Presenter I[…]
The 20 Habits of Truly Brilliant Presenters
General, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Apr 29, 2023
The 20 Habits of Truly Brilliant Presenters eBook has been downloaded over 25,000 times since it was published. Here is a brief visual overview of those 20 habits in the form of an infographic. Mindful presenting is a highly affective way of managing and changing bad public speaking and presenting habits. It’s also the pathway to[…]
The mindset of a mindful presenter is the key to their effectiveness and success. When it comes to public speaking and presenting, your mindset can be your greatest champion or most powerful foe. We have a choice We can worry about everything that could possibly go wrong and focus on: – Our nerves – Being[…]
12 Reasons why highly intelligent people are still delivering such bad presentations
General, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Feb 18, 2023
We’ve all sat through bad presentations at work. The question is, why are so many highly intelligent, creative and talented business professionals still delivering such bad presentations? What is a bad presentation? Before we consider why bad presentations are still so prevalent in the workplace today, it’s worth gaining some clarity on what these look[…]
Is Liz Truss really such a terrible public speaker?
Communication Skills, General, Leadership, Public Speaking Oct 12, 2022
Is Liz Truss really such an awful public speaker. One publication has awarded her the title of, ‘The public’s Dalek.’ Another suggested, ‘she lacked passion and empathy.’ In terms of content, another believes that, ‘The speech was not even particularly well-written.’ Rachel Moss, writes in the Huffington Post, ‘The slow blinking, mistimed pauses, vacant smile[…]
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