The Curse of Knowledge: The Silent Killer of Clear Communication
‘The Curse of Knowledge’ is one of the biggest obstacles presenters face, and most don’t even realise they’re ...
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February 28, 2016
Why Every High-Impact Presentation Begins with Strategy
Having a clear, compelling and concentrated presentation strategy isn’t a luxury. It’s the foundation of every successful business presentation. ...
February 14, 2016
The 3 Bad Presentation Habits That Quietly Destroy Your Impact
Every presenter wants to connect with their audience, and every audience wants to be engaged, yet three habits ...
February 06, 2016
Presenting With Confidence Starts in the Mind
Presentation skills are no longer a “nice to have.” They are a defining factor in personal and professional success, ...
January 31, 2016
How to Transform the Dreaded Monthly Update Into Something People Actually Want to Hear
For many professionals, presenting the monthly update feels less like communication and more like a ritual. It’s the ...
January 23, 2016
Authenticity in Public Speaking: Why “Just Be Yourself” Isn’t Enough
Authenticity is one of the most admired qualities in leadership and public speaking. When someone speaks with honesty and ...
January 20, 2016
How to ‘Wow’ Your Audience in Less than 2 Minutes
Who would have thought it possible to ‘wow’ your audience in less than 2 minutes So much has been ...
January 20, 2016
Presenting is only as complex as you make it
Presenting is only as complex as you make it Our clients often present a similar opening challenge to us ...
December 31, 2015
Presenting Words of Wisdom from Public Speaking Masterminds
Do you know a presentation mastermind? We all have people who we admire and respect in our chosen passion. ...
December 30, 2015
Helpful Presentation lessons from fastcompany.com
Here are 5 Presentation lessons from fastcompany.com Presenting is about crafting and delivering a persuasive message with meaningful stories. ...
December 29, 2015
Presentation Nuggets From forbes.com Worth Their Weight
Tthe following 5 presentation nuggets from forbes.com will serve you well the next time you are asked to ...
December 28, 2015
A Few Priceless Presentation Gems from Inc.com
Here are 5 presentation gems from Inc.com Each of the following extracts from Inc.com will help you to raise ...
December 26, 2015
How to Turn a Boring Subject into a Brilliant Presentation
Do you know how to turn a boring subject into a brilliant presentation? Here’s the truth most professionals never ...
December 19, 2015
The Future of High-Impact Presenting Is Mindfulness
Search “presentation skills” on Amazon, and you’ll drown in more than 40,000 results. Google multiplies that into a billion, ...
December 05, 2015
Why Most Business Presentations Are Twice as Long as They Need to Be
Think back over the last three months. How many business presentations genuinely gave you what you needed, clearly, concisely, ...
November 28, 2015
Presenting With Impact: The Power of Presence
Presenting with impact doesn’t come naturally to everyone, but it is within everyone’s reach. The key is presence ...
November 21, 2015
How to Answer Questions With Confidence When Presenting
In our training workshops, one request comes up again and again: “Can you help me answer questions with confidence?” ...
November 14, 2015
4 Obstacles to High Impact Presenting Which Can be Overcome
There are many potential obstacles to high-impact presenting, and the good news is that every single one of ...
November 05, 2015
Presentation Lessons from Bonfire Night
Presentation lessons surround us everywhere. If there is grandeur involved, you can be sure there is something you ...
November 01, 2015
Public Speaking and Presenting Lessons from Halloween
For many people, presenting and public speaking can feel as scary as Halloween. As we approach Halloween, households ...
October 24, 2015
10 Traits of Highly Successful Speakers and Presenters
Highly successful speakers aren’t defined by natural talent alone. After years of speaking alongside them, coaching them, and watching ...
September 23, 2015
How Effective and Productive Are Your Monthly Meetings?
For years, something about the monthly meeting I attend at work never sat right. There was a pattern; predictable, ...
September 10, 2015
Apple does it again or does it? – Presenting the New iPhone 6S
Apple has long been hailed as one of the most innovative, influential and admired companies in the world. ...
August 27, 2015
Why Presenting in Business Hasn’t Evolved — And Why That’s a Leadership Crisis
Everything in business has changed, except the way many people present. Technology has advanced, markets have shifted, and leadership ...
August 21, 2015
How Important Is Body Language in Public Speaking? More Than You Think
What you say matters enormously, but how you say it can either elevate your message or quietly dismantle it. ...
August 09, 2015
7 Characteristics Exceptional Speakers All Share
Exceptional speakers are surprisingly difficult to find in many organisations today, but when you do encounter one, you know ...
August 02, 2015
How to Stop Waffling and Start Presenting with Clarity and Purpose
The internet is overflowing with presentation tips designed to help professionals eliminate bad habits. You’ll find advice on avoiding ...
July 26, 2015
The Secret to Memorable Presenting Is PURPOSE
If you want to deliver a presentation that people actually remember, there’s one secret that sits above all others: ...
July 19, 2015
8 Ways Donald Trump Could Strengthen His Next Campaign Speech
I don’t think I’ve ever witnessed a sales pitch where the speaker calls the president “incompetent,” labels the ...
July 12, 2015
Public Speaking Lessons We Can Learn from President Obama
There are many public speaking lessons we can learn from President Obama. As a speaker, I’ve never hidden the ...
