When using presentation slides it's important to consider the needs of the audience.This means incorporating the slides into the presentation in such a way that the speaker remains connected to the audience at all times.Unfortunately, some presenters ha

Whether youre having a conversation, navigating a job interview, or speaking in public,Im sure youll agree that creating and maintaining rapport with others is important.And what is rapport? Well I like this definition from the web:a close and h

While public speaking, you're probably going to move around.I think this is a good thing to do.And if you do it with purpose, you'll be able to connect your movements with your words.This means your audience can connect with your message in terms of

Im sure you can look back at a presentation youve delivered, and recall in the build up to it, how it made you feel.Or perhaps youre looking ahead to delivering your next presentation, and when you do this, it makes you feel a certain way too.Every

When was the last time you sat in a meeting?Have you ever sat in a meeting where most of the people in the room you have never met before?Imagine you are sat in the room, the meeting chair looks around the room and says, lets get to know each other.

Have you ever attended a work meeting and been asked a difficult or challenging question?How about when you're delivering a presentation and you're inviting questions from your audience.You feel that someone in your audience seems to want to catch you

Concerned their company was wasting a lot of time and money organising meetings that they felt just werent effective or worthwhile.Because attendees were being distracted by their laptops or phones.They werent engaged, and the meetings would start l

Whether youre presenting at work, having a conversation, recording an online video tutorial or sharing a story.Its not only what you say thats important, but how you say it.Thats why in this episode I explore using your voice for greater impact w

Im sure youll agree theres many reasons why people want to develop their public speaking and presenting skills.Whats yours?If youre a regular listener to my show, you will have heard lots of different techniques to help you to become a more con

Can you believe its the start of another year.Have you set any public speaking goals that you want to achieve this coming year?Whether youre beginning your journey or already have experience of speaking in public.Its good to set some goals that