Your Hands Are Part of the Message: The Science of Gesture, Credibility and Presence
Most people think gestures are the garnish of communication but the research says the opposite. You need movement online and in-person. Here's why.
Three Short Talks That Stop the Waffle and Start the Influence
Here are three stuctures to make your presenting skills sharp, especially as as Senior Leader. No more padding, or missing the mark for Board Briefings, Inspirational Talks and Proposals.
Stage Fright in Disguise: The Presentation Poses That Give You Away
Here are the 8 poses that scream "I don't want to be here!" They're so common but most people have no idea they're falling into these physical traps. Here are those poses plus how to look more comfortable in your own skin within those vital first few minutes.
Analogies – A Tiny Engine For Deep Understanding
You're missing a key tactic in communicating your message effectively if you're not using analogies. Here are 5 reasons to include them.
“Don’t Read This!”—How Reverse Psychology Captivates Presentation Audiences
Challenging your audience might seem risky but provocation can drive your message home memorably. Here's how to do it in a variety of technical sectors.
Circling Back: The Advanced Presentation Closing Technique
This advanced presentation closing technique will give your listeners an intense sense of resolution your audience won't forget.
How to begin your presentation – so that it engages right from the get-go
Most openings to presentations are functional, at best. Here's how to contruct a short but impactful one that actually incites anticipation and interest.
How to provoke action at the end of a presentation
The end of a presentation can seem very much like falling off a cliff: you’ve got some solid content that...
Why you shouldn’t script a presentation
Here are 9 reasons that using a script in a presentation doesn't work, plus how to increase engagement by dumping the script.
How to be funny when your content is not
It's Friday at 3pm and your audience isn't in the mood for your strategy and Venn diagrams. How can you be funny when your content is as dry as a bone?