Posts Tagged ‘Presentation Skills’
Common Presentation Skills Myths Debunked
Are your beliefs about your presentation skills holding you back? “A belief is simply a thought that we have ceased to question Someone once told me that a belief is simply a thought that we had ceased to question and that started me on a voyage of discovery to explore my own beliefs to find out…
Read MoreBest Books On Presentation Skills – Get The Presenters Edge
Looking for the best books on presentation skills? I’m excited to announce that the updated and expanded version of my book on presentation skills, the Presenters Edge is available now on Amazon in both Kindle and Paperback formats. It’s been specifically written for people like you who realise the benefits to be gained from mastering…
Read MorePresentation Skills – The Gentle Art of Moving Minds
What do the great orators of the past, the compelling media presenters of the TV era and great entertainers all have in common? I believe that the answer lies in their ability to challenge our thinking. They understood that the art of public speaking is a means to an end and that end lies in the minds of their audience.
Read MorePublic Speaking Course – Portsmouth
Did you know that you have hidden super powers? Discover them in our public speaking courses – Portsmouth Human beings are born with the innate ability to express themselves – just look at babies and young children! Sadly, many people learn to suppress this natural ability, as they grow up. The result is that they…
Read MoreBecome a Better Presenter Thanks to Your Smartphone
Becoming a better presenter and public speaker takes time and effort, but did you know that your ever-present smartphone is a powerful tool to help you improve your speaking skills? In this article, I want to show you how to leverage the power of these ubiquitous devices to develop your speaking skills. 1) Recording your presentations…
Read MoreHow to Come Across as Credible With Your Audience
One of the most common fears associated with presentations and speaking in public is the fear of not being taken seriously. Whether you are presenting in front of a few colleagues at an internal team meeting, or standing up in front of thousands at a major conference, credibility is essential if you are to influence…
Read MoreSpeech Writing Tips – Choosing What to Speak About
Sometimes you are told given a speech topic and other times the choice is left entirely up to you. This latter option can leave people feeling completely stuck. The purpose of this short post is to give you some practical guidance on how to choose the best speech topic of a presentation. The…
Read MoreThe secrets of running workshops and successful seminars
When people ask me if running workshops and seminars is a good idea for their business, I usually say “It depends.” They are proven to strengthen relationships with existing clients and showcase your expertise to new ones. Seminars and workshops can also create a comfortable environment where existing happy customers can help you to “sell” your services…
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 MoreTen Reasons Why You Should Work on Your Presentation Skills
*POST UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2017* How could YOU benefit from improving your presentation skills? There are huge payoffs to be gained from becoming a more confident speaker and that these far outweigh the temporary discomfort that comes with learning how to do it. Here are my top ten. 1 ) Make yourself more promotable These days,…
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