by Chantelle Venter | Oct 29, 2025 | Insights
By Catherine Sandland It’s incredibly common to hear this: ‘If you’ve got a fantastic story, you should stand up on stage and share it.’ And there’s truth in that. Stories are powerful. People love stories. We live in an age of celebrity,...
by Chantelle Venter | Oct 29, 2025 | Insights
By Catherine Sandland When I’m working with experts, I notice something interesting. There are always those who put their hand up confidently, smile, and say, ‘Yes, I know my stuff.’ But there are quite a lot more who are, shall we say, more modest....
by @dmngtst3 | Oct 22, 2025 | Insights, Public speaking tips
By Catherine Sandland There’s a difference between being asked to speak because you know a lot and being invited because people genuinely want to hear what you think. Between delivering information and shaping how people see the world. Don’t get me wrong,...
by @dmngtst3 | Oct 22, 2025 | Insights, Public speaking tips
By Catherine Sandland Think about Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. What image comes to mind? For most people, it’s a triangle. That simple shape, that visual framework, has become so synonymous with Maslow’s work that you can’t mention motivation...
by @dmngtst3 | Oct 22, 2025 | Insights, Public speaking tips
By Catherine Sandland I hear this all the time from experts who are asked to speak: ‘I know so much. How do I not do a deep dive? How do I resist the urge to tell them everything?’ There’s a fear underneath that question. A fear that if you...
by @dmngtst3 | Oct 22, 2025 | Insights, Public speaking tips
By Catherine Sandland I sit through a lot of presentations. Honestly, too many. And if I’m being direct with you, most of them sound remarkably similar. It’s not that the speakers aren’t capable or that the content lacks value. It’s just that...
