Archive for May 2008
Learn How To Be More Charismatic – It’s Not as Hard as You Think
Updated May 2017… Charisma, some people have it and some don’t! How often have we heard that comment? Everyone agrees that is an important and desirable characteristic whether you are a salesperson, a team leader, a presenter or a teacher but it seems such an intangible thing. So what is it and how can you…
Read MoreHow do I memorise a speech?
At my local Toastmasters club tonight one of our newer members asked me how I memorised speeches. Now that’s an intriguing question especially for me since I don’t normally think consciously about “memorising” memorising speeches at all. When I questioned him further on why he wanted to know, he said that he wanted to deliver…
Read MoreDon’t forget to plan a strong conclusion
I am always surprised by the number of presentations I see that start of well but just seem to fade out at the end leaving an awkward silence as the audience try to work out whether you have finished or not. Not only does this undermine all the good work that you did at the…
Read MoreWhat to do with your hands?
If you have ever stood up in front of a group you must have been faced by that age old conundrum – What do I do with my hands? Do I hold then in front of my crotch as If i am protecting my modesty? D0 I clasp them behind my back like Prince Charles?,…
Read MoreDissolving fear of public speaking by surrendering
If you have a fear of public speaking let me start by reassuring you – YOU ARE NOT ALONE! The good news is that many millions of people have already found ways to dissolve, diminish are control their fears so, if they can do it so can you – Right! One of the simplest and…
Read MoreDon’t start creating your presentations in PowerPoint
I was running a workshop on Making the Most of PowerPoint the other day and almost the first tip I shared with the group caused an audible WOW! throughout the room! Not a bad start to a days training. So what was the secret I shared? I suggested that instead of going to PowerPoint you…
Read MoreProjecting authority
Whether you a presenting to one person or one thousand, the ability to project authority and credibility is crucial. The question is how do you do it? Authority, or “gravitas” as some people call it, is a desirable yet nebulous characteristic that is closely related to charisma. We all recognise it, but are hard put,…
Read MoreUpdated Website Using WordPress
Just to let all my subscribers know that I have recently had by old static website converted to an easily up-datable one using word press. As a result the address of my blog has changed to www.inter-activ.co.uk/gavins-blog/ I hope the change doesn´t cause anyone too much inconvenience and that you will continue to enjoy reading…
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