If you are reading this then you ignored the post title or maybe you didn’t.  Maybe I tapped into that part of your psyche that likes to be a little rebellious and do what you are told not to do.   Or maybe your brain didn’t actually process the negative command “don’t”.    Its amazing the effect that words can have on our ability to communicate, influence and persuade.

Whether you are first time reader of my blog or are one of [...]

Don’t read this blog post! is a post from: Inter-Activ Presenting and Influencing

One of the challenges in writing a blog about presentation and influencing skills is that I don’t know what my audience don’t know in relation to sales, public speaking, influencing and presentation skills.

I tend to write about things that I see and hear that I think you would be interested in but I dont really know what you want.

Then in a blinding flash of inspiration, (Ok I exaggerated!),  it occurred to me that I should [...]

Whats your problem? is a post from: Inter-Activ Presenting and Influencing

Hi,

My site is now even more useful as I have added online forums to it so that you can now post questions and start discussions on related topics right here on the site.   Its all a bit new to me so please be gentle in the early days.   Above all I need your help. Please post a question, top tip or comment and the relevant forum and lets see how quickly we can get it going.    I want to make [...]

New Online forum for presentation, powerpoint and influence tips is a post from: Inter-Activ Presenting and Influencing

Hi

Although this post is not directly about presentation or influencing skills It is very relevant to anyone who reads this blog and who is not sure how to use RSS (Really Simple Syndication).   It is also a great example of a different type of audio visual presentation!

How to subscribe to RSS feeds is a post from: Inter-Activ Presenting and Influencing

How to subscribe to RSS feeds is a post from: Inter-Activ Presenting and Influencing

Recently I have been looking at a couple of free on-line alternatives to Powerpoint for producing attractive and effective visual aids to support a presentation.   There are now a whole host  and how many will survive  only time will tell.  Thankfully  this morning I found a great post that gives you links to 13 great looking alternatives.

So far I have only really played with Sliderocket and I have to say I really like it.   If you have tried any of [...]

Alternatives to powerpoint for visual aids is a post from: Inter-Activ Presenting and Influencing

I came across a post from Eric Zeman who drew my attention to a recent additional feature in Google’s Online Software offering Google Docs.   I looked at their alternative to PowerPoint when it was first Launched last September and was not impressed.  Now however it looks like it has moved on considerably and now includes online collaboration where two or more people can work on the same presentation online without having to email copies back and forward.   I’ll certainly be [...]

Google Doc’s Add’s “Save As PowerPoint” Option is a post from: Inter-Activ Presenting and Influencing

We have delivered a number of training courses to the Marketing Staff of the Open University over the years and we are delighted that once again, that have chosen Gavin to deliver three workshops in January and Feb 2008.  

The two tailored programmes – Building Successful Business Relationships and Achieving Goals and Managing Time will help OU staff increase their productivity, reduce their stress and improve their influencing skills with clients and colleagues.

Open University Choose Gavin To Deliver Workshops is a [...]

Open University Choose Gavin To Deliver Workshops is a post from: Inter-Activ Presenting and Influencing

Hi After an inspiring presentation at a local business networking group I’ve migrated by hosted blog with blogger to an installed wordpress blog and it was relatively painless.   A big thank you to David Bell of Sugarweb who gave a clear and concise introduction to how to create a wordpress blog. Not only does he know his stuff, but he’s areally nice guy too!

Thanks also must go to those amazing people who developed wordpress, the blogger import function worked a treat [...]

I’ve just moved to WordPress! is a post from: Inter-Activ Presenting and Influencing

Hello again. As part of the launch of my new brand ‘Reluctant Presenter.com’ I have updated this blog with a fresh look and feel and added a special offer of a free booklet. I hope you like it. As ever your comments are always welcome.

I have also got a special offer for all you ‘Reluctant Presenters’ out there – A free booklet with the essential tips for improving your presentations.

All you have to do is visit http://www.reluctantpresenter.com/ and enter your [...]

New Name and Free Presentation Tips Booklet is a post from: Inter-Activ Presenting and Influencing

Dear Blog Reader Sometimes writing a blog is like peeing yourself in a dark suit. You get a nice warm feeling but nobody else notices!

I really would like to know the answers to three simple questions and I’m prepared to give you something in return.

You [...]

Is This Blog Usefull ? How Could I Improve it? is a post from: Inter-Activ Presenting and Influencing