Presentation Skills

Here in the UK, the BBC is about to launch an exciting series of bi-weekly programmes aimed at finding Britain’s best young speaker. The series which launches at 7pm on Tuesday 7th April in the UK is called “The speaker”. In this epic elimination show, thousands of 14 to 18 year olds will compete in…

Your voice is a powerful part of your presentation and public speaking tool kit. As you listen to lots of people you will notice just how much variation there is in the human voice. I have noticed that many presenters have fallen into the trap of using only a tiny fraction of their vocal range…

As you develop your confidence and speaking ability you will start to wonder about whether or not to move around. Some speakers seem fixed to the lectern whereas others roam around. In my opinion, you can add an extra dimension to your message by using purposeful movement but you have to be aware that random…

Many people say that they don’t have time to write a good speech.   Well that’s bulls***t! Here’s a simple structure that will help you write a great speech in under then minutes: This really does work and will help you construct and effective speech in less time than you could ever have thought possible. If…

I’m excited to tell you all that at long last our latest ebook has been launched.  Its full of practical tips on how to make the most of Microsoft Outlook in order to help people like you get more done in less time.   It includes screen captures and simple step by step instructions to show…

This repeated rehearsal method certainly works well for me. If you have an alternative please share it in the comments box or forum.

I recently came upon a great posting by fellow Powerpoint expert Laura Bergells.  They were so good I just had to share them with you. 1. False Analogy False Analogy Example: “Construction workers use blueprints to guide them as they build. Doctors use X-rays and MRI images as diagnostic aids. Therefore, presenters should use PowerPoint…

I was at a networking meeting the other evening where the speaker was marketing consultant Helen Buteux from the Conde Group. Helen gave us some really useful marketing tips and then lead a short exercise to get us to look at out 15 second elevator pitch. Imagine the scenario, you are in the lift of…

As we leave for a few days of well earned R&R in Spain I just wanted to thank all of you fellow presenters and influencers, experienced and inexperienced, for your support and comments over the past year. Our skills are going to be even more important in 2009. Smart businesses, like the one I met…