Anyone who knows anything about presenting will know that I (and anyone else who’s ever trained people to do presentations) is a fan of the Presentation Zen blog. See this post, for example. I came […]
The second in the list of “Stating the obvious“… or “Stuff you’ll kick yourself for if you don’t sort out” Some times it’s so obvious it shouldn’t need to be a tip… But the obvious […]
A while ago I blogged about story-telling in presentations. Recently I came upon a post on a similar theme in a different blog which is worth five minutes of your time. I’d also like to […]
Whenever I do freebie sessions (such as this one and the stuff I do for UNN, Newcastle and so on) I finish with a “Where to get more help” slide. Naturally I include this blog […]
Hhhhmmm…… I’m writing this as I watch (on the TV) Gordon Brown PM as he addresses the Labour Party, here in the UK. I’ve seen him live and been impressed – despite his reputation for […]
This is the first of a set of a short series (13 I think!) of “the blinding obvious” when it comes to making presentations – particularly, in terms of dealing with the nerves associated with […]
No, it’s not an instruction or something screamed from the side-lines to urge you on, i’ts an acronym: Women into the Network. I did a free lunchtime session for them yesterday and despite the best […]
It might not happen to you, but it might just… you’re called on to give a relatively big presentation and they tell you that there will be plenty of light – a spotlight on you, […]
Well, the Archbishop of Canturbury has really hit the news for a bit of public speaking this week! For example, the Telegraph talks about it here; a BBC article can be found here. If nothing […]
I’ve been reading up and studying a little on the art/science/craft of meditation, for reasons of my own. (Here, for example.) One of the things that struck me – as mentioned in that very blog! […]
Just for fun, I thought it might be interesting to go through a day as a trainer specialising in what I do: it’s more fun than any job has a right to be! Some time […]
Women Into the Network (WIN) is a networking organisation based in the northeast of England: and we’re doing a free session for them on Feb 26th. We’re starting at noon, at the Sovereign Suit at […]
How often have you struggled to hear a presenter? More than you care to? The good news is that you’re not along – even professional actors are having problems making their voices carry to the […]