When an audience member asks you a question from the floor, be careful for what’s known as the moth to a flame syndrome. This is where you hone in on the person who asked the question and exclude everybody else, which breaks rapport with the
Often when persuading we fall into the habit of telling our client or colleague absolutely ALL the benefits of our products, services or our great idea. It’s a natural result of being passionate about our offering and being pumped and wanting to help people. The problem with
You want your audience to be in rapport with you for as much of your presentation as possible. And you may not realise that they are certain words that can cause your audience to disagree with you. They are: ‘OK?’, ‘Basically’, ‘Obviously’, ‘You know?’, and
https://vimeo.com/462582321 Have you ever been in audience, either on zoom or live, and noticed that the presenter is pointing their finger at you. Don’t do it! Watch this 60 second video to learn why you shouldn’t point your finger at the audience when you are
This month we have 3 copies of Funny Business written by Rodney Marks to giveaway! Rodney Marks is a comedian, hoax speaker and corporate imposter who has written an exposé of management as it is practiced in business, government and the non-profit sector. Just email
I’m a pitch coach for people who are trying to win big, multi-million-dollar deals and I also help CEOs and their executive teams present at the highest levels and to the biggest audiences. It may surprise you that even CEOs report that they fear public
Do you remember the song from the Wizard of OZ? ‘We’re off to see the WizardThe wonderful Wizard of OzWe hear he is a whiz of a wizIf ever a wiz there wasIf ever, oh ever a wiz there wasThe Wizard of Oz is one
Some podcasts are just excellent. This is one of them! Here is a really great interview where I share lots and lots of free persuasion, influence, presentation and success tips with Master MC Warwick Merry. Click here to have a listen and enjoy! © Michelle
Speakers take note! No one likes a drama queen! I am friends with a number of Speakers Bureau Consultants. These are the people you can go to when you know you want to book a speaker, but you don’t know who to book. You
I was speaking a Women’s Networking event in Sydney. As usual, I was the speaker after lunch. This is a spot I’m known for because I like to use props and dancing to reinforce my key messages so it’s easy to stay awake even if
If you’re like most people you’re very busy. You’re probably running from one meeting to another (or logging in and out of one meeting after another on zoom) without much thought or preparation each time. When we present our ideas in meetings, or even
Most of us attend presentations regularly where the presenter reads their notes to their audience. They probably stand behind a lectern, notes balanced perfectly and look up and down from the notes, speaking as they go. The question is, do you do this? Why