Public speaking is broken, not bruised or outdated, but broken. Perhaps the most surprising truth is this: We’re still teaching it as though nothing has changed since 1985, as if the world hasn’t shifted, attention spans haven’t collapsed, workplaces haven’t transformed, and audiences haven’t evolved. Walk into most presentation skills workshops today, and you’ll find[…]
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The 20 Habits of Truly Brilliant Presenters
General, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Apr 29, 2023
The 20-habits-of-truly-brilliant-presenters-1124310-3 has been downloaded over 25,000 times since it was published. That number isn’t just a metric; it’s a signal. It tells us that professionals everywhere are hungry for something deeper than tips and tricks. They want to understand what truly brilliant presenters do differently, consistently and deliberately. This article offers a brief visual overview[…]
Communication: The Superpower We All Have but Rarely Master
Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Mar 03, 2023
When I was a small boy, I had no idea that communication could be a superpower. Even if someone had told me, I doubt it would have made my list. Like most children, I was far more interested in flying, teleporting or becoming the Six Million Dollar Man. Curious about whether anything had changed,[…]
Why Brilliant Professionals Still Deliver Bad Presentations — And How to Break the Cycle
General, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Feb 18, 2023
We’ve all sat through bad presentations at work. The real mystery is why so many highly intelligent, creative and capable professionals continue to deliver them. Before we explore the reasons, it’s worth pausing to understand what a “bad presentation” actually looks and feels like. It’s the kind of session where slides are overloaded with text,[…]
Self Compassion: The Missing Ingredient in Public Speaking Success
Presentating training, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Jan 08, 2023
Public speaking advice is all around. Bookshelves, blogs, TED Talks, LinkedIn posts, all brimming with tips: Know your audience Craft a clear message Prepare, practice, pause Make eye contact Keep it simple Watch your body language Use compelling visuals Open and close with impact Most of it is useful. Some of it is excellent, but[…]
The Presentation Tips No One Talks About
Bullet Point, Communication Skills, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Feb 18, 2019
Type “presentation tips” into Google and you’ll be greeted with nearly a billion results and most of them say the same things: Tell stories. Pause. Make eye contact. Slow down. Know your audience. Prepare. Cut the fat. Smile. Breathe. Move. Practice. Start strong. Close stronger. Show passion. Ditch the bullet points. It’s all good[…]
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