I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve seen it happen. A truly impressive, capable senior person, someone who can command a room of two hundred people and share a story over dinner with such warmth that everyone leans in, completely captivated. Yet when the camera turns on, their voice grows a bit tense, and[…]
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Staying calm handles the spike. Here’s what to do with the energy that’s still there. My work with clients often centers on physiological regulation: helping them lower a burst of pre-performance energy to a manageable level. This is genuine, technical coaching, not just offering a tip, and it truly creates change. However, much of the[…]
A story about brain freeze in public speaking is often told like this: you forget your train of thought because you’re nervous. If you manage your nerves, your train of thought stays intact. It is a useful story for some speakers in certain situations, but it is incomplete, and when applied as a universal explanation,[…]
The Most Influential Person in the Room – How senior HR leaders can present with strategic authority
General Jun 10, 2026
You have prepared thoroughly. The data is strong, the initiatives are real, and the results are measurable. You enter the board meeting with confidence. Then, around slide three, you feel it. The CFO glances at their phone. The CEO briefly looks towards the door. The NED who was engaged five minutes ago is now scanning[…]
The Presenter’s Edge: Public Speaking and Presentation Skills That Move People to Act
General Jun 08, 2026
Whether you’re a publisher pitching a book, a leader presenting to your board, or a professional making a case for something you believe in, the room you walk into matters as much as the work you bring to it. Here is how to command it. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN This article covers five essential public speaking[…]
The moment that doesn’t need repeating In most professional settings, the people sitting in front of you should already know exactly who you are. They’ve seen your name on the agenda, read the meeting invite, skimmed the briefing notes, or glanced at the internal announcement introducing you. They know your role, your organisation, and the[…]
