11 reasons to pause when speaking

26 April 2021 / All Posts, Featured, Influencing and Persuasion, Job Interviews, Presentations

Pause is one of the most underused but most powerful tools in conversations, negotiations and presenting. Here are 11 reasons for using them more.

The 3 most annoying vocal mannerisms

18 April 2021 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Job Interviews, Presentations

Is what you say more important than how you say it? In this article here, I revealed that answer but...

How to kill a story

29 March 2021 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured, Influencing and Persuasion, Presentations, Storytelling

I witnessed a murder.  Thankfully, no-one was killed. It was the evening of the first day of my two-day Presentation...

3 ways to handle presentation anxiety and nerves

21 March 2021 / All Posts, Presentations

Presentation nerves affect the best of them. Here are three ways to control anxiety before you present. They're quick and effective.

How to control presentation nerves – with the technique that snipers use

11 March 2021 / All Posts, Featured, Presentations

This breathing technique is used by snipers but if to calm presentation nerves in minutes, it'll work for you too.

How to get your speech clearer (plus FREE download)

7 February 2021 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Presentations

Get your tongue in a twist when you speak? Sound a little limp and lacking in conviction? If you know...

How great speakers end presentations

7 October 2020 / All Posts, Presentations

Ending a presentation can feel awkward. Once if grinds to a halt, you're left weakly asking, "Any questions?" or an...

3 ways to use anticipation to keep your audience alert (and wanting what you’ve got)

14 June 2020 / All Posts, Influencing and Persuasion, Presentations

The danger of an audience drifting off mentally when they're in front of you is as imminent online as when...

7 ways to hook your audience when presenting online

24 May 2020 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Presentations, Productive Meetings

Guilty! I admit it. I've logged into online presentations, turning off the camera and mic. All very convenient as this...

The painful way to open online meetings – and how to avoid it

22 May 2020 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Presentations, Productive Meetings

It’s 2pm and some of your workmates are at a project meeting in their pyjamas. One person has just been...

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