What Michael Gove’s First Speech Can Teach Us About What Not to Do
When Michael Gove delivered his first public speech as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice ...
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June 28, 2015
How to Speak With Confidence: 10 Mindset Shifts Every Presenter Needs
Every presenter faces the same paradox: your greatest enemy is also your greatest ally. The need to communicate with ...
June 20, 2015
10 Practical Ways to Help a Nervous Presenter Speak with Confidence
If you’re a nervous presenter, there’s one thing you can be certain of: you are not alone. Public speaking ...
June 13, 2015
How to Close a Presentation With Power, Confidence and Impact
Closing a presentation can feel even more challenging than opening one. We all understand the importance of making ...
May 17, 2015
How to Make a Powerful First Impression When You Present
How long do you really have before your audience forms an impression of you? Five seconds? Ten? Longer? ...
May 10, 2015
Storytelling in Business Presentations: How to Influence, Inspire and Connect
Storytelling in business presentations has the power to transform the way we influence others. Every one of us ...
May 01, 2015
5 Body Language Tips Every Presenter Should Master
There are countless body language tips we could offer presenters, but this article focuses on five of the simplest ...
April 23, 2015
How to Use Your Public Speaking Voice With Power and Presence
You’ve done the work, you understand your audience and have crafted the conversation you want to have, know ...
April 17, 2015
How to Set the Mood for a Powerful Presentation
n Think about the conversations you’ve enjoyed most in your life, the ones you remember. They were almost certainly ...
April 09, 2015
How to Manage Presentation Nerves and Speak with Confidence
Y Would you like to learn how to manage presentation nerves? Even George Foreman, twice heavyweight boxing champion of ...
April 02, 2015
Why Rehearsal Is the Secret Advantage of Every Great Presenter
Most people think rehearsal is about memorising lines. It isn’t. Rehearsal is about preparing yourself to be fully ...
March 19, 2015
Why Envisioning Is the Secret Ingredient Behind Every Successful Presentation
Most presenters start preparing by opening their laptops. They begin typing, tweaking, rearranging, and polishing. The presenters who consistently ...
March 13, 2015
Why the Best Presentations Are Built on Stories
Turning a presentation into a meaningful story is one of the greatest challenges any presenter faces. Yet it’s also ...
March 06, 2015
The Best Presentations Are Conversations That Move People
Most presentations die before they even begin. Not because the content is weak or the speaker lacks confidence, ...
March 03, 2015
How to Start Your Presentation with Impact
In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, presenting can be a daunting task. If you’ve ever found yourself standing before ...
March 01, 2015
Effective Presentation Planning: Key Strategies for Success
Is presenting at work a source of anxiety for you? In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, many business meetings can ...
February 26, 2015
12 Essential Traits of Great Presenters
Is great presenting a skill you aspire to develop? History has shown us that all great speakers share common ...
February 20, 2015
10 Essential Tips for Successful Work Presentations
If presenting at work causes you anxiety, know that you are not alone. For some, the anticipation of a ...
February 19, 2015
5 Key Agreements for More Effective Business Meetings
In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, many business meetings serve as complex and demanding decision-making forums. If you spend time ...
February 13, 2015
12 Tactics for handling challenging public speaking situations
Have you ever found yourself in a challenging public speaking situation? Many experienced presenters have faced tough audiences and ...
February 08, 2015
The Presenter’s Guide to Storytelling That Sticks
Every great presentation hinges on storytelling. As a presenter, harnessing the art of storytelling can significantly elevate your ...
February 05, 2015
What It Really Takes to Win Over a Tough Audience
Have you ever had to manage a tough audience during a business presentation? You might have viewed them as ...
January 25, 2015
Barack Obama: The Art of Powerful Public Speaking
When it comes to public speaking, few can measure up to Barack Obama. Whether you agree with his politics ...
January 22, 2015
Public Speaking Inspiration from Iconic Movie Speeches
To create a compelling presentation, it’s invaluable to take inspiration from iconic movie speeches in Hollywood films. Effective public ...
January 11, 2015
Unlocking the Power of Storytelling in Presentations
Every great presentation revolves around storytelling. When you share a narrative, you create an emotional connection that ...
January 05, 2015
A Brand New You in 2015
We are already rapidly approaching the end of the first week of 2015 and I wonder just how many ...
January 04, 2015
Mindful Presenting: Engaging Your Audience with Purpose
Mindful presenting involves the skill of directing your attention toward your audience and your objectives, free from distraction ...
December 31, 2014
Understanding Your Audience: The 6 Human Needs in Presentations
As a presenter, it’s essential to recognize that your audience has specific needs. To create a meaningful connection, you ...
December 14, 2014
7 Mistakes to Avoid for a Happy Audience
If you want a happy audience, it’s vital to avoid key mistakes that many presenters make. Your audience wants ...
December 08, 2014
Discover Your Public Speaking Style: Types and Insights
What type of public speaker or presenter are you really? Do you know? Understanding your public speaking style requires ...
