Presence vs Charisma: Why Introverts Often Have the Edge – and How to Use It

31 May 2026 / All Posts, Body Language, Effective Communication, Featured, Influencing and Persuasion, Presentations

Think presence and charisma belongs to extroverts? The science disagrees. Discover why introverts often make the most compelling communicators how anyone can develop presence and charisma.

How to Be Funny in a Presentation (When Your Content Absolutely Is Not)

17 May 2026 / All Posts, Featured, Presentations

No jokes required. Here are 9 techniques to make a dry presentation funny whether you're an engineer or consultant dreading a 3pm Friday slot.

The Simple Way To Find Out What Your Audience Needs To Hear

10 May 2026 / All Posts, Featured, Presentations

Persuading others relies on finding the key message, based on what your audience needs to hear. Here's how to find that message without using telepathy.

When You Think The Audience Knows More Than You: How To Stay In Control

17 April 2026 / All Posts, Presentations

You've been asked to present but they all seem like experts. If you're afraid of being 'found out' to be the lesser specialist, this is for you.

The Spice Rack™: How to Engage Your Audience

9 March 2026 / All Posts, Featured, Presentations

Whether you’re presenting online or in person, the problem is the same: engagement drops faster than your Wi‑Fi on a...

Your Hands Are Part of the Message: The Science of Gesture, Credibility and Presence

23 February 2026 / All Posts, Body Language, Featured, Job Interviews, Presentations, Productive Meetings

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.

99% Of Presenters Don’t Use This – But You Can’t Get Action Without It

15 September 2025 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured, Presentations

In the art of influence, defining the key message the mind-emotion combo that seals the deal. If you want action, get this right when speaking to others.

How to provoke action at the end of a presentation

19 May 2025 / All Posts, Featured, Presentations

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

11 May 2025 / All Posts, Featured, Presentations

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 use gesture when you present – and speak to sound confident (even when you’re not)

23 March 2025 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured, Presentations

Learn when and how to move and sound to seem more confident: even when you're not.

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