Is PowerPoint the first tool you reach for when called to present? Simon Sinek’s inspirational TED talk, “How Great Leaders Inspire Action,” is a shining example of how effective public speakers can engage and inspire an audience without relying on slides. With 21 million YouTube views, it’s clear why Simon is regarded as a “visionary[…]
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Presenting Without PowerPoint: Lessons from Simon Sinek
Leadership, Mindfulness, PowerPoint, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling Aug 03, 2014
How to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety
Anxiety, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling Jul 30, 2014
Search for public speaking anxiety, and you will be buried in advice, most of it variations on the same few tricks: imagine them naked, fix your gaze on a spot at the back of the room and talk to that instead, tell yourself that nobody is really looking at you anyway. None of it works[…]
Four Questions Your Audience Is Asking Before You Speak
Leadership, Presentating training, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling Jul 27, 2014
When you stand up to speak, remember that everyone in the room has their own thoughts running through their minds. Some might be thinking about lunch, while others are in the middle of solving a problem left on their desk. Some might be trying to recall where they’ve seen you before. Most of them may[…]
The Best Way to Connect with Your Audience: Give Them SPACE
Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Jul 14, 2014
The best way to connect with your audience is to give them SPACE In our training workshops, participants often express a desire to emulate presenters they admire. Our response is clear: you don’t need to mimic others to become a great presenter. The most impactful speakers are those who embrace their individuality, avoiding templates or[…]
