King Charles III’s first speech addressing the UK as sovereign, was one of great pain, pride and presence. One week ago today, King Charles III paid tribute to his late mother Queen Elizabeth II, who on her 21st Birthday in 1947, dedicated her life to the service of the Commonwealth. “I declare before you all[…]
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King Charles III’s First Speech – One of Pain, Pride and Presence
Communication Skills, Leadership Sep 16, 2022
5 Reasons why mindful presenting offers benefits outside of the office too
Anxiety, Communication Skills, Leadership, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills Jun 19, 2021
Mindful Presenting offers far more than the key to speaking with confidence, presence and impact. Comnunicating in a way which is clear, memorable and compelling is just the start. The original premise of mindful presenting was to equip professionals to connect with their audience emotionally as well as intellectually. The clarity of this intention[…]
Are Great Speakers Born or Made? The Myth Explained
Advice, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Feb 22, 2019
Most people assume great speakers arrive in the world with a natural gift, an innate confidence, a magnetic presence, and a talent the rest of us simply weren’t born with. As a presentation skills coach, I hear that belief almost every day, usually followed by another familiar question: “So what are your top three[…]
How to Become a More Confident Presenter
Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Feb 19, 2019
Confidence is one of the great illusions of public speaking. From the outside, it seems like a personality trait, something you either have, or you don’t. But behind the curtain, there’s something much more fascinating: most confident speakers aren’t naturally confident at all. They’ve just learned how to control their mind, body, and attention[…]
7 Keys to Delivering Powerful Digital Presentations
Communication Skills, Leadership, Presentation Skills Feb 04, 2019
In today’s world, virtual meetings and digital presentations have become the default. If presenting face-to-face can feel daunting even for experienced professionals, doing it via a webcam often presents an entirely different challenge. Suddenly, we’re expected to control lighting, framing, eye contact, energy, interactivity, background choices, and the skill of keeping people engaged while they[…]
Leadership in Presentation Skills: The Missing Link in Modern Organisations
Communication Skills, Leadership, Presentation Skills Aug 28, 2018
The need for strong leadership in presentation skills has never been more urgent. Every day, across every industry, professionals are presenting in meetings, pitches, conference calls, town halls, networking events, and high-stakes updates. Outside of those formal moments, almost every conversation is, in truth, a presentation. In business today, we are constantly trying to[…]
