Storytelling in speeches and presentations
[cincopa AINAMtq8HsZ5] Stories are at the heart of communication. Ever since humans developed language we have used stories as a powerful method transfering knowledge. We teach our children through stories. We build relationships and bonds through sharing stories. We are entertained by stories. I would argue that we spend much of our non-work time storytelling.…
Read MoreDo we need a new sales vocabulary?
Recently I was having a conversation with a fellow sales trainer about why some people find selling such a challenge. One reason we agreed on was that the words “sales” and “selling” have a ton of unhelpful mental baggage associated with them. Just test this out for yourself right now. Grab a piece of paper…
Read MoreIs your presentation losing you business?
If you pitch for a specific piece of work and don’t get it that dissapointing but at least you know that you lost it and you can try and do something about it before the next pitch. But what about when you give a presentation to a group of potential clients with the hope of…
Read MoreHow To Write A Speech – Take a Leaf out of Walt Disney’s Sketchbook
Most of us probably can’t afford the luxury of a professional speechwriter to craft our presentations for us but that doesn’t mean we can’t learn how to write a speech by looking at how the pro’s do it. In this post, I want to share with you how you can use the same strategy to…
Read MoreWhy should I hire a presentation coach?
Perhaps you know someone who has asked you this question or know of someone who would benefit from professional assistance but hasn’t taken the plunge so far. Here are the typical reasons that my clients give me when I ask them “Why did you come?” To speed up my learning process. It’s absolutely true…
Read MoreThe 7 things senior management need to know about effective presenting
Whenever a CEO or Senior Manager stands up to speak they have the opportunity to positively engage and influence. I believe that this opportunity is all too often squandered, Here are some thoughts on the common Senior Management presentation mistakes made by senior executives along with some simple solutions. 1) Just because you are senior doesn’t mean you are…
Read MoreMy first full presentation using iPad and iphone
Earlier this week I gave my first live presentation using only my iPad hooked up to a VGA projector and my iphone as the remote control. It all worked perfectly and apart from almost dropping the iphone half way through all went well. I even got comments afterwards about the great slides. The only shortcoming…
Read MorePublic Speaking Anxiety – 7 Nervous Gestures And How To Tame Them
How To Keep Your Public Speaking Anxiety Under Wraps Public speaking anxiety is common when you start speaking, but your nervous gestures can give the game away to your audience. Here are the most common and most distracting ones along with preventative tips on how to reduce or eliminate them. Updated May 2017 1 )…
Read MoreHow can I give a presentation using my iPad
I’ve been using my iPad for almost a year now and it has become an indispensable piece of kit. However the one thing I haven’t given up my netbook for yet is running PowerPoint presentations. The iPad is not yet the ideal presenter tool but it has got much better and it is now quite…
Read MoreThe road to perfection never ends
Guest Post: Fred Miller, No Sweat Public Speaking “None of us is as smart as all of us, that’s why it’s always great to hear what fellow professionals have to say. So I am delighted to have a guest post this week from my American buddy Fred Miller.” Do you now, or have you ever…
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