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Delivering inspirational presentations responsibly

Delivering inspirational presentations responsibly I’ve been watching Lessons from Chemistry. Specifically, there is an episode where one of the characters, Harriet, implores her friend Elizabeth to make use of the platform she has on TV to make a stand and...

The power of the pause

The power of the pauseThis vlog is about using the power of the pause to bring your talks to life.Introducing the power of the pauseHere’s the summary if you don’t have the opportunity to watch the video. What we're going to say...or not say When we stand up to give a...

How to generate curiosity at the beginning of your presentation

How to generate curiosity at the beginning of your presentationThis vlog talks about how to grab and keep your audience’s attention from the beginning of your presentation.The beginning of your presentationHere’s the summary if you don’t have the opportunity to watch...

What happens when we get complacent with public speaking?

What happens when we get complacent with public speaking? Phew – I got away with that one! I have lost count of the number of times someone has quietly admitted that to me in their one-to-one speaking coaching sessions. These are not people who are new to...

How and when to answer questions in a presentation

How and when to answer questions in a presentationThis vlog is about questions in a presentation – how to consider them, when to place a Q&A session and how to answer them.Questions in a presentationHere’s the summary if you don’t have the opportunity to watch the...

Where does the fear of public speaking stem?

Where does the fear of public speaking stem? One of the workshops I run is called Phenomenal Woman. The subtitle is – helping you to step up and into the spotlight. I am mindful that while some people want to step into the spotlight and have decided that they...

Using hooks to follow a visual

Using hooks to follow a visualThis vlog talk is about opening a presentation and getting the most out of your hooks.Using hooks to open your presentationHere’s the summary if you don’t have the opportunity to watch the video. Using hooks to engage the audience from...

Start with the end in mind – effective ways of preparing for a talk

Start with the end in mind - effective ways of preparing for a talk How do you prepare for a talk? Do you think about what you will say and then how you will say it? Or do you start with the end in mind?Let me set the scene A few years ago, my Mum was preparing...

Using stories to create curiosity

Using stories to create curiosityThis vlog is about using stories in your presentation, rather than using bullet pointed information.Using stories throughout your presentationHere’s the summary if you don’t have the opportunity to watch the video. Engage and encourage...