Uncategorized
What makes a good virtual presentation? In a post pandemic world, virtual presentations and meetings have become the norm, and like them or loathe them, it looks as though they’re here to stay. Virtual presentations allow leaders, speakers and presenters to connect with anyone, anywhere in the world, making events, pitches and keynotes even…
Read More
Becoming a great public speaker takes great patience, practice, and perseverance. Even the most confident of leaders aren’t always the best speakers. One of the most underused public speaking techniques that I’ve noticed whilst coaching public speakers is using the power of storytelling. Since last month, I’ve been coaching the CEO of a mid-tier…
Read More
10 simple rules for creating an effective slide deck presentation “Not another boring powerpoint presentation!” Death by powerpoint is to be avoided at all costs if you want to deliver an engaging and impactful presentation! It’s one the biggest things I dread when I see a speaker walk onto the stage with…
Read More
Connections and meaningful relationships are crucial in business. They’re the foundation for sustained partnerships and successful collaborations, whether it be with your team, your leaders or your clients. Whether or not we’re able to acknowledge it, each of us carries an innate need to connect with other people. We all desire to be liked,…
Read More
Do you know how to really persuade your audience? I’m talking about getting them to change their thinking or convince them to do something following your presentation. As someone who has delivered countless persuasive presentations and coached many leaders in the US to speak persuasively, I know how possible it is to practice the…
Read More
Empathy is getting out of your own perspective and into someone else’s. From a speaker’s point of view, it requires getting in sync with your audience and their emotional state. When you bring empathy into your presentation, you create more positive engagement and therefore you have higher chances of persuading your audience. Even…
Read More
We’ve all heard about the importance (and benefits) of storytelling, and many of us have probably been on the receiving end of an engaging presenter who manages to tell great stories – and just how memorable and relatable they were. Storytelling gives us the ability to connect and inspire people to take action by…
Read More
When I competed in Toastmaster’s international speech contest for the first time, I met Janice. An athletic looking lady in her mid 50’s, with bright eyes and an assertive demeanour. At the semi-final round of the New York district, Janice was sitting right at the back of the room and as soon as my name…
Read More
Last week I was honored to be speaking at the Small Business Leadership Conference in Orlando Florida where I shared my insights into The 6C’s of Strategic Storytelling™. It was one of the first opportunities I’d had to speak in a room full of delegates since lockdown. All my other speaking engagements had been held…
Read More
When you hear a story, what do you remember most about it? It’s usually the people in it. Circumstances or situations become interesting because there is a relatable character or characters within them. Have you ever read a great book and felt that the characters in it were almost part of your life too? And…
Read More