Powerful Presentations: The Art of Storytelling
Every great presentation is fundamentally a story. At the age of 60, Diana Nyad embarked on open water training ...
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December 05, 2014
November 26, 2014
Speaking for Introverts: Insights from Susan Cain’s TED Talk
Is it possible for a self-confessed introvert to have the courage to speak for 18 minutes on the prestigious ...
November 20, 2014
Captivating Your Audience: Powerful Openings for Presentations
All presenters and public speakers face the challenge of getting and keeping their audience’s attention. Psychologists at Princeton University ...
November 12, 2014
Harry Belafonte: The Art of Powerful Public Speaking
As a producer, composer, music arranger, actor, singer, civil rights activist, and humanitarian, Harry Belafonte is no stranger to ...
October 30, 2014
My most important speech – Mum knew exactly what to do
A tribute to my beautiful mum, Georgine DeCastro 19/03/35 – 19/10/14 ( read today 30/10/14 at her funeral) “I ...
October 07, 2014
Emma Watson – Presentation nerves
Emma Watson, the heroine of the Harry Potter series was appointed as a U.N. Women Goodwill Ambassador earlier ...
October 03, 2014
Boris Johnson’s Engaging Speaking Style
There have been many adjectives used to describe Boris Johnson: eccentric, clever, politically astute, lovable, funny, quirky, ...
September 28, 2014
Understanding Nigel Farage’s Unique Speaking Style
Whether you like them or agree with them or not, figures like David Cameron, Nick Clegg, Ed Miliband, and ...
September 26, 2014
Mastering the Pause: Lessons from Barack Obama’s Speaking Style
Barack Obama is arguably one of the best speakers in the world today, and in my opinion, he is ...
September 25, 2014
Ed Miliband’s Speaking Style: Strengths and Areas for Improvement
Does Ed Miliband speak with the gravitas of Obama, the grace of Clinton, or the glow of Cameron? Not ...
September 15, 2014
Beyond the Elevator Speech: Engaging Networking Strategies
I enjoy networking, although I’m not a fan of the traditional elevator speech. “Good morning, my name is John, ...
September 14, 2014
The Real Source of Public Speaking Anxiety
Public speaking anxiety is by far the greatest issue we are asked to help professionals with every week at ...
September 09, 2014
Keynote by Tim Cook – Steve Jobs Would Be Proud
Yesterday, Apple CEO Tim Cook unveiled the birth of the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 plus and the Apple ...
September 03, 2014
Acceptance Speeches, Alcohol and the Ice Bucket Challenge
Alcohol and acceptance speeches just don’t mix. Not even for the charming actor who’s name incidentally I wouldn’t try ...
August 21, 2014
A review of Matt Cutts from Google’s presentation skills
Matt Cutts is the man behind search quality and search engine optimization in arguably the world’s most important internet ...
August 17, 2014
The mindful way to crafting and delivering a brilliant presentation
Have you been on the recieving end of a brilliant presentation recently? Perphaps you’ve given one yourself. Either way, ...
August 15, 2014
4 powerful ways to connect with your audience
Do you connect with your audience? Are you entirely happy with your presentation skills? What about your colleagues; ...
August 14, 2014
‘Death by bullet point’- Is it really that bad?
‘Death by Bullet Point’ – What do you think, is it really that bad? If used correctly there’s nothing ...
August 13, 2014
Stop networking and start connecting – Why and how
At Mindful Presenter the underlying sentiment that fuels our business and drives everyone who works here is our core ...
August 12, 2014
Confessions of a depressed comic – In memory of Robin Williams
This week the world is feeling the loss of a monumental actor and comic genius who won the hearts ...
August 10, 2014
Inspiring Presentations with a Speech Impediment – Megan Washington
If you face a speech impediment, you know that public speaking can present unique challenges. However, it’s important ...
August 08, 2014
How Not to Present in Public: Lessons from Michael Bay
Public speaking lessons from Michael Bay. People won’t throw knives at you, scratch your car, or storm out of ...
August 06, 2014
The Importance of Feedback in Developing Presentation Skills
Have you ever received feedback on your presentation skills? To truly develop ourselves as public speakers, presenters, and leaders, ...
August 05, 2014
Manage Public Speaking Anxiety: Techniques for Confident Presentations
If you feel nervous about speaking in public or presenting at work, you know how unpleasant it can be. ...
August 04, 2014
Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety: Confidence Through Intention
You can be very nervous and still deliver a great speech. At Mindful Presenter, we successfully help people overcome ...
August 03, 2014
Presenting Without PowerPoint: Lessons from Simon Sinek
Is PowerPoint the first tool you reach for when called to present? Simon Sinek’s inspirational TED talk, “How Great ...
July 31, 2014
The Power of Breath: Elevate Your Public Speaking Skills
The best presenters understand the power of their breath and know how to harness it to their advantage when ...
July 30, 2014
Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety: Empower Your Mind
If you Google the search term “public speaking anxiety,” you’ll encounter an avalanche of articles offering advice, from relaxation ...
July 29, 2014
Dalton Sherman: A Shining Example of How to Own the Stage
Dalton Sherman is a prime example of owning the stage. His impressive presentation skills likely stem from effective ...
July 27, 2014
Presenting Isn’t Simply About Sharing Knowledge; It’s About Connecting with Your Audience
Presentation training goes beyond simply sharing knowledge, insights, and information. Ultimately, it’s about fostering a genuine connection with your ...
