The Characteristics of Authentic Public Speakers and Presenters
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September 01, 2016
August 21, 2016
Do Presidents Need to Be Inspirational Speakers? A Leadership Communication Perspective
Throughout history, American presidents have delivered some of the world’s most memorable and influential speeches. Their words have shaped ...
August 08, 2016
From Hamster to Harmony: The Presentation Skills Lessons I Didn’t Know I’d Written
Every now and then, life hands you a moment of quiet clarity, the kind that makes you stop, smile, ...
July 31, 2016
A 60 Minute Masterclass in Public Speaking: Lessons from a Landmark Speech
When Hillary Clinton closed the 2016 Democratic National Convention, she delivered a speech that offered far more than political ...
July 30, 2016
The Power of Perception: What Presidential Speeches Teach Us About Public Speaking
During the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign, two high‑profile figures shared their vision of “The America I know.” One described ...
July 29, 2016
The Power of Storytelling in Public Speaking: Lessons from a Masterful Speech
It’s no secret that storytelling has become the new superpower in public speaking, business, leadership, politics, and even ...
July 27, 2016
Michelle Obama and the Art of Mindful Presenting
Much has been written about the extraordinary oratory skills of Barack Obama. But anyone who has watched Michelle Obama ...
July 25, 2016
Is Public Speaking One of Donald Trump’s Greatest Strengths? A Communication Analysis
Whatever your view on Donald Trump’s politics, personality or leadership style, one thing is undeniable: every time he steps ...
July 21, 2016
What Brilliant Leaders and Exceptional Presenters Have in Common
Brilliant leaders and exceptional presenters share more in common than most realise. Many believe leadership and presentation skills ...
July 14, 2016
A Tale of Two Speeches: Communication Lessons from a Prime Ministerial Transition
Yesterday, David Cameron delivered his final speech as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, standing outside Number 10 ...
July 08, 2016
A Communication Coach’s View: What We Can Learn from Two Leadership Speeches
In September 2016, members of the Conservative Party were preparing to choose the UK’s second female Prime Minister. Two ...
July 02, 2016
9 Reasons you don’t need a presentation skills coach
Do you need a presentation skills coach? At Mindful Presenter we help professionals who have been presenting extensively for ...
June 25, 2016
Why Message Clarity Matters: Communication Lessons from the EU Referendum
On the morning after the EU referendum, I woke earlier than usual to hear the result. Even before all ...
June 13, 2016
Another Perspective on Passion: A Communication Lesson from High Energy Speakers
In every area of life, there are exceptions to the rules we rely on, and public speaking is no ...
June 11, 2016
Eloquence at Work: The Skill Everyone Notices but No One Teaches
Eloquence isn’t a word we hear often in the workplace. It sits quietly alongside terms like charisma, presence and ...
June 04, 2016
Muhammad Ali a brilliant boxer and powerful public speaker
Growing up as a young boy I was lucky enough to have had not just one but two super ...
May 29, 2016
Leadership Lessons & High Impact Public Speaking From Charities
Leadership lessons are abound in many of the worlds finest charities. Those leadership lessons extend way beyond culture. They ...
May 22, 2016
Public Speaking Is the Most Important Skill in the World Today
We live in a world built on communication. Every law, every breakthrough, every movement, every moment of progress ...
May 14, 2016
Marianne Williamson: ‘It depends on your telescope’
One of my favourite speakers is the American author, spiritual leader, and political activist Marianne Williamson. As a brilliant ...
May 08, 2016
The 4 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Public speaking isn’t a secret exclusive to the naturally confident. It’s a discipline; a set of fundamentals that most ...
May 04, 2016
Why Effective Communication Is the Skill That Shapes Your Life, Your Work and Your Impact
Communication is the thread that runs through every moment of our lives. It shapes how we think, how we ...
April 29, 2016
Presentation Lessons from a Preacher: Joel Osteen
Presentation Lessons from a Preacher: Joel Osteen As a presentation skills coach I love to talk. That said, I ...
April 21, 2016
It’s your attitude that makes all the difference – especially when presenting
I don’t think many people would argue with the idea that it’s your attitude that makes all the difference ...
April 20, 2016
Donald Trump Took Presentation Skills Coaching Advice
In July 2015 I offered Donald Trump what I regarded as some very much needed presentation skills coaching advice ...
April 14, 2016
A Perfect Example of Brilliant Presenting
Would you like to learn the secret to brilliant presenting? Earl Nightingale, the highly respected speaker, author and radio ...
April 09, 2016
A Powerful Presentation Tip from the Late Bruce Lee
“Don’t think. Feel. It is like a finger pointing out to the Moon, don’t concentrate on the finger or ...
April 02, 2016
Hillary Clinton – Shares Lessons In Mindful Presenting
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton visited a Baptist Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin last week to participate and speak on ...
March 25, 2016
10 Presentation Tips to Improve Business Meetings
Powerful presentation tips may offer the answer to transforming tedious business meetings which leave so many professionals uninspired. A ...
March 19, 2016
Presenting With Influence: How to Reach Any Audience
Life is full of great presentation tips. As a child my parents invested enormous energy trying hard to influence ...
March 13, 2016
Presentation Tips You Don’t Hear – Write in Your Diary
Presentation Tips You Don’t Hear – Write in Your Diary I often find that the most valuable presentation tips ...
