An interview presentation isn’t something most people look forward to. In fact, I’m not sure I’ve ever met anyone who genuinely enjoys being interviewed. Soon, universities across the country will be celebrating another graduating class, a moment filled with relief, pride, and possibility. After years of intense study, young people everywhere will finally close[…]
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The Graduate’s Guide to Delivering a Standout Interview Presentation (And the Principles Every Presenter Should Know)
Anxiety, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Jun 15, 2019
Powerful public speaking lessons from Dr Wayne Dyer
Advice, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Apr 18, 2019
Every day, in businesses, conferences and seminars across the world, millions of presentations and speeches are being delivered. Each one has its own intention, whether the presenter is conscious of it or not. If you have a speech or presentation to make, the first critical step to success is understanding that intention. Dr Wayne[…]
How to Present to Senior Management: The Psychology, the Pitfalls, and the 10 Priorities That Truly Matter
Communication Skills, Leadership, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips Apr 13, 2019
Presenting to senior management can feel intimidating even for the most experienced professionals. It’s one thing to speak up in a team meeting and update colleagues on a project you’ve been working on. It’s an entirely different matter to stand in front of the executives, the people who shape strategy, allocate resources, and influence[…]
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 Present Complex Information Without Losing Your Audience
Advice, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Feb 21, 2019
If you regularly present complex information to people who don’t share your level of expertise, you already know the challenge. Even seasoned presenters can struggle to keep an audience engaged when the content is dense, technical or unfamiliar. Every presenter ultimately wants the same thing: an audience that remains engaged, connected, and able to[…]
You Can’t Buy Charisma — You Can Only Uncover It
Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Feb 20, 2019
People often ask whether a great public speaking coach can teach them charisma. A good coach can absolutely help you present with more confidence, clarity and impact, but charisma, that’s different. Charisma is one of those peculiar, somewhat old-fashioned words, like “crikey” or “oh gosh.” You don’t hear it often, but when you do,[…]
