https://vimeo.com/425834797 There are a variety of statements or ‘turns of phrase’ that business presenters use regularly. Some of them wreck your rapport and others are actually a ‘turn-off’. Something that I recommend you don’t say is: “For those of you who don’t know me.” Why SHOULDN’T you...
It’s a fact that if you are in sales you need to be a great presenter. Even if you are good at sales, without advanced persuasive presenting as a string to your bow you’ll never quite achieve your potential. I believe everyone can master the art...
This month we have three copies of Overcoming Anxiety for Dummies written by Charles H. Elliott and Laura L. Smith to give away. The conditions of this giveaway have changed! This month, all you have to do is connect with me on LinkedIn and follow me...
You’re career motivated and going places!Anyone who is proactive in managing the trajectory of their career understands the importance of learning, skill development and personal growth. It’s often said, ‘If you’re not learning, you’re probably not earning!’ You know that some of the skills you...
PowerPoint is an invaluable, powerful and exciting tool for creating presentation visual aids that transform average speakers into masterful presenters. Or is it? PowerPoint presentations have been so dreadful and tortuous over the years that the phrase, ‘death by PowerPoint’ was coined. If your business slides are...
Speak Up and Influence People - 89% of executives admit to daydreaming during important meetings and conversations. - 75% of people say they believe they would gain greater respect for their knowledge and expertise if they were better communicators. - and sadly only 28% of people say the...
It's true that business people from companies far and wide have been moving to webinars and teleconferences as a key enabler of communication across states and countries for years. Meeting on line saves on logistics such as flights, accommodation and transfers. It also reduces emissions...
This segment is dedicated to remind you of all the funny little presenting habits that you should get rid of immediately. Don’t say all your words with the same volume! What should you do instead? Emphasise key words when presenting. Yes! It’s a great idea to emphasise key words when...
We’ve all been there. the MC takes the stage, welcomes you and then bores you to death as they read out a long, boring, uninspiring list of the upcoming speaker’s credentials resulting in a complete lack of interest in the speaker, the subject matter, and...