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Using a hook as an introduction

Using a hook as an introduction This vlog is about using an alternative way to open your presentations to grab your audience’s attention - using a hook as an introduction.Using a hook as an introduction to open up a presentationHere’s the summary if you don’t have...

Delivering a keynote – the scariest experience of speaking?

I remember one of the first times I was asked to speak at an event. I was new to a job after leaving university, and this wasn’t a voluntary thing. Oh no. Quite the contrary. My boss at the time said I had to get used to speaking to groups, and he had been approached...

Nice things people have said about the impact of my coaching…

Having their back Catherine Sandland, our speaker coach at TEDxWarrington, took this photo from backstage as she watched us, the speakers she coached, deliver the talk of our lives. Her belief, encouragement and support NEVER wavered. She was there for the whole...

Using questions at the beginning of presentations

Using questions at the beginning of presentations This vlog is about the beginning of presentations and how using questions can get your audience on board straight away.The beginning of presentations - how to use questionsHere’s the summary if you don’t have the...

What’s your Story? – how to talk about your business at a networking even

Another networking event: another example of how tricky people find it to talk about their business. For every person who was clear and confident about their introduction, there were others who were wary, nervous, and even embarrassed about speaking to the group. I...

Creating curiosity as you prepare a presentation

Creating curiosity as you prepare a presentationThis vlog talks about how using curiosity in your preparation can make the content resonate with your audience.Creating an active experienceHere’s the summary if you don’t have the opportunity to watch the video. Make...

How to approach networking – telling a story about your business

Another networking event: another example of how tricky people find it to talk about their business. For every person who was clear and confident about their introduction, others were wary, nervous, and even embarrassed about speaking to the group. I wonder what it is...

Have you had enough of presentations that make you want to swallow a nest of wasps?

I’ve had enough: ❌Of people who insist on telling us all they know and cramming it in ten minutes ❌Of people who don’t take the time to find out about their audiences ❌Of people who don’t prepare because they prefer to speak from the heart ❌Of people who put their...

Q and A session – where should you put them in your talks?

Q and A session - where should you put them in your talks?This vlog is about the best place for your Q and A session in your presentations.Q and A - how to handle them in your presentations Here’s the summary if you don’t have the opportunity to watch the video....