No-one is born with engaging meeting, training or presenting skills. Unfortunately, many employees find themselves standing in front of a room full of their work colleagues at the morning toolbox meeting feeling nervous, inadequate and poorly equipped to handle the disengaged audience in front of them. There is an art, science and skill to running … Read more
Leadership
7 Sins of Online Presenting -Zoom time is not always play time
Over the last few weeks, in response to the Corona Virus, we have seen an unprecedented surge of online meetings and presentations. For some organisations the availability of technology has been a lifesaver or business saver and for others it has created a new playground for wasted time, unproductive meetings and risky brand strategy. For … Read more
Presentation Skills – Executive Storytelling – Yes it’s Scientific
Do you want to get the boardroom addicted to your story? How about your staff or your clients? Thanks to the latest findings in Neuroscience we now know what brain chemicals make us stop and pay attention. So, can we use this information to engage our listeners and make them pay attention by sharing stories? … Read more
Content isn’t always King when delivering a presentation
Content isn’t always King It’s sometimes the queen You may have heard the expression “Content is king” but, as I have explained in previous presentation principles, great content delivered badly is definitely not presentation royalty. When I have been asked to help find a keynote for a conference or a trainer for the day most … Read more
Leaders tell stories – Here’s why
The power of story Thanks to neuroscience we have learned a lot over the past few years about just how powerful stories can be. We now know which brain chemicals cause us to pay attention and which chemicals help us to connect with others. A great story releases a rush of brain chemicals like Cortisol … Read more
Welcome to IMPACT – workforce development magazine
Welcome to IMPACT. My training company The Global Institute of Training and Presenting (GITP) published a quarterly workforce development magazine. It’s filled to the rim with stories, articles and tips from expert contributors across the globe. You can enjoy the magazine here and you can subscribe to your complimentary subscription so you don’t miss another … Read more
When a speaker cancels at the last minute
Presentation Skills – what would you do? I used to joke that I hoped a speaker cancels at the last minute so I can jump up and say ‘I’m ready, pick me’ but when it happens…. Oh My Goodness. On Monday night about an hour before a big event one of the 6 speakers decides … Read more
I’m having trouble communicating this idea
Can you remember the last time you thought or said this to yourself? Or have you been struggling to understand someone else’s big picture idea? It doesn’t matter how great our communication skills are there is always so much more to learn and practice. Being a great communicator in business is vital for: Getting people on your … Read more
Speak out to play a bigger game
Are you ready to play yet? Playing a bigger game isn’t about competing with anyone else, its about stepping up to be the very best you can be. It’s about playing to win at your own game. What’s your bigger game? Is it helping more people? Growing a business? Having a voice? or being a … Read more
Are you having trouble communicating your message?
Are you having trouble getting your message across? Not being able to communicate effectively can be the catalyst for many a personal or business relationship crashing. I have just finished delivering my last 3 day business Intensive programme and one of the topics we work on is clarity about your message. Some of the participants … Read more
