storytelling
Impromptu speaking tips – part 2
In my last post I focused on the delivery side of an impromptu speech but what about the content? How do I stop by brain going blank and running out of things to say? Well here are two further technique to help you wow your audience ; Use the PEP model Position – Start…
Read MoreLess is more
A few days ago I was running an advanced presentation skills course and when one of my participants gave her first presentation it was clear that she had fallen into the trap of confusing a presentation with an information dump. Its not that her content was bad, there was just far too much data and…
Read MoreWatch this presentation and put your “big ears” on
This video clip serves four purposes for students of presentation and public speaking skills: It demonstrates the value of a clearly structured message It shows how things like eye contact, body language and vocal variety engage the audience It shows how simple visual aids with well chosen images add to the presentation It contains a…
Read MorePresentation Tips Workshop – Listen to the Presentation Doctor in Action…
Recently I gave a talk on presentation tips to the members of JCI Southampton. We had a lively evening in the lovely Jury’s Inn Hotel and I was able to record the talk so that I could share it with you too. The talk lasts about 45 minutes and covers a range of public speaking and…
Read MoreWhat makes or breaks a conference presentation?
As part of a recent presentation skills coaching programme for a large client, I have been reviewing videos of some of their top directors presenting at a company conference. Some presenters got it right and got great evaluations and others clearly didn’t and,as an external observer the reasons for the latter were clear Lack of…
Read MoreWhen passion isn’t enough!
Today, I was mind mapping another session at a conference and once of the speakers stood out head and shoulder above the rest because of her enthusiasm and passion but… She started of well, coming away from the lectern and standing centre stage. She used no visual aids and she challenged the accepted norms of…
Read MoreGood Stories Engage Our Emotions
People love stories particularly if they are well told. They are they way our ancestors passed on their wisdom and despite the recent surge in new communications media, the story is still alive and well. I was reminded of just how important they are by two recent incidents. The first was yesterday when I was…
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