Powerfully Persuasive Word According to Research
Today I’d like to give you a powerfully persuasive word which can help when your goal is to influence somebody. We all know that words influence us. There’s plenty of research showing that our minds are easily ‘primed’ to move in a negative or positive direction. Even briefly seeing words about power – or lack […]
My Embarrassing Webinar Fail
At the end of a year where most of us have moved online (and lucky if we were even able to do that), I thought I’d go more light-hearted today and tell you about my first webinar attempt and how it went wrong. Hopefully you haven’t experienced a bad event as the event organiser yourself […]
What flavour qualities make a great communicator?
Whether we’re talking to a large audience, boardroom table or individual, these are specific flavour qualities which I believe are essential to truly stand out when we communicate. And these aren’t “presentation skills” per se, they’re attitudes we bring to the interaction. They also apply to conversations at work, home or socially. The base ‘cone’ […]
Keep To Time in your Presentation
As a presenter, how do you keep to time in your presentation? In a recent high-level meeting of the UN about the global nuclear threat – in which Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the world lives “in the shadow of nuclear catastrophe” – a newspaper report in the Age Melbourne (Oct. 4th 2020) tells us: […]
Intimidated by People with Power over You at Work?
It’s so easy for this to happen. Whether you’re giving a presentation or having a conversation, feeling intimidated by people with power over you at work – either higher up the food chain, or with some other power over you – it can be a real challenge. My experience I vividly recall working with my […]
9 Things I Wish I’d Known about Confidence When I was Younger and Struggling
I’ve struggled a lot with low self confidence at certain times in my life. Particularly when I suffered from the skin condition eczema as a student and then again in my 30s. Here are some things I wish I’d known about confidence when I was younger, as I battled myself and my misery. Nearly all […]
FAQs about Public Speaking and Presentations
There are some questions which I’m often asked – FAQ’s – about public speaking and presentations. So here’s a list of 5 of the most common ones – see if any of them are ones you’d be asking yourself. Q1. What’s one of the most common public speaking mistakes? A. Too much content. I used […]
How to Avoid Comparing Yourself to Others as a Speaker
How do you avoid comparing yourself to others as a speaker…and maintain your confidence? How do you stop comparing yourself to other people and thinking that they look like they’re doing fine — just great in fact — when you’re feeling vulnerable, and not confident at all? The most common triggers are often our work colleagues, peers or our […]
How to Improve your Talk in 10 Minutes
Want immediate, clear feedback on ways to improve your talk in 10 minutes? I have a suggestion for you. My only proviso is, don’t do this if you’re an anxious speaker or highly self-conscious, or you may end up feeling worse and it could really set you back. Video yourself Get your phone or camcorder […]
Do you Struggle with Public Speaking?
Do you struggle with public speaking? Does the battle with fear or dislike of presenting exhaust you, or stop you from achieving your career goals? In this article I’ll discuss four lenses through which to look at your challenge. My hope is that it will help you with a different perspective and some fresh ideas […]