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May 12, 2017
May 06, 2017
Millennials aren’t the problem – It’s a leadership issue
Millennials, centennials, generation Z. Call them what you will but let’s all be clear on one thing, they are ...
April 28, 2017
Mindfulness in today’s hectic world – is it boring, impossible or critical?
Is mindfulness in today’s hectic world, boring, impossible or critical? Mindfulness as a practice isn’t new It’s something that ...
April 17, 2017
A Presentation without Storytelling is a Lecture
Do you use the power of storytelling in your business presentations? A presentation, a conversation or a lecture, which ...
April 15, 2017
20 helpful tips to calm your public speaking nerves
Public speaking nerves is something which can effect even the most seasoned and talented professional. In fact, Mark ...
April 08, 2017
3 Bad Speaking Habits That Ruin Your Presentation
Do you have any bad speaking habits when you are presenting? How well you influence people can be serverley ...
April 01, 2017
Article 50: How memorable was Theresa May’s speech?
Article 50: How memorable was Theresa May’s speech on such a historic event? This time last year most of ...
March 17, 2017
Public speaking takes courage
Public speaking takes courage. It is not a skill that most of us are taught. It’s certainly not something ...
March 11, 2017
Presentation Skills Bad Habits are Easy to Find
Presentation skills bad habits are easy to find. You don’t have to look very far. Professionals looking to develop ...
March 08, 2017
8 examples of very influential and powerful public speakers
I’d like to share 8 examples of some of the worlds most influential and powerful public speakers. Each of ...
March 02, 2017
What is the value of mindfulness in public speaking?
What is the value of mindfulness in public speaking? Mindfulness is one of the most powerful tools available to ...
February 19, 2017
Presentation Skills: How to answer those killer questions
Questions can be a major source of anxiety for many presenters. In our presentation skills courses we are often ...
February 11, 2017
What does it take to speak effectively in public?
The ability to speak effectively in public is probably the most important skill to develop to enhance your career. ...
February 04, 2017
Storytelling in business – 5 real examples to learn from
Storytelling in business has become the new strategic business tool of presenters. Professionals are overwhelmed with information and demand ...
January 21, 2017
Donald Trump: His Inauguration Speech
As far as public speaking is concerned Donald Trump’s inauguration speech was clear, decisive and delivered with the appropriate ...
January 20, 2017
Donald Trump: What he should say today in His Inauguration Speech
Donald Trump is moments away from becoming the 45th President of the United States of America. I wonder what he ...
January 14, 2017
President Obama’s Farewell Speech: Public Speaking Lessons
It’s no secret that President Obama is one of my favourite public speakers as I’ve written many articles expressing ...
January 07, 2017
Michelle Obama: Public speaking advice too “Don’t be afraid”
Michelle Obama and her husband Barack Obama have long been two of my favourite public speakers. I admire them ...
January 04, 2017
Simon Sinek on Millennials in the Workplace
Knowing my passion for public speaking my son pointed me in the direction of a Simon Sinek YouTube video. ...
December 30, 2016
3 Key Elements of Powerful Presenting and Public Speaking
Powerful presenting is a skill that many people aspire to developing. There is a plethora of information on powerful ...
December 27, 2016
Public Speaking Advice From Carmine Gallo
There is no shortage of public speaking advice on the internet, in magazines and book stores today. In fact, ...
December 26, 2016
The Queen’s Speech: “Love begins small but always grows”
The Queen’s Speech on Christmas day opened in a curious way as she began by referring to this year’s ...
December 18, 2016
What would your Christmas message be as we head towards 2024?
What would your Christmas message be as we head towards 2024? Note: I originally wrote and published this ...
December 16, 2016
5 Important Presentation Lessons from the World of Social Media
There are 5 very important presentation lessons we can learn from the world of social media. 1. Facebook first ...
December 10, 2016
6 Public Speaking Habits to Take Off of Your Naughty List
Are you mindful of your public speaking habits, especially the bad ones? It’s unlikely that a week will pass ...
December 03, 2016
Mindfulness in Public Speaking – 5 ways it can help
Introducing mindfulness in public speaking is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself and your audience. We ...
November 28, 2016
Public Speaking: How to speak up for yourself
Have you ever wondered what it would take to speak up for yourself more effectively? “One word expresses the ...
November 18, 2016
Vulnerability in Public Speaking – Brené Brown
Is vulnerability in public speaking something we should be scared of? The brilliant TED talk, ‘The power of vulnerability’ by ...
November 10, 2016
Donald Trump Presents the Devastating Power of Public Speaking
Yesterday Donald Trump demonstrated unequivocally the impact the spoken word can have not only on a country but the ...
October 23, 2016
A Public Speaking Phenomenon – I feel terrible but you can’t see it
Are you familiar with the global public speaking phenomenon? Imagine a presentation where the speaker felt terrified beyond belief, ...
