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
Leadership
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
The Greek Fisherman – The experts don’t always know what’s best
I love this old tale and I am not sure of its original source but it serves as a reminder of why we do what we do. Sometimes we get so caught up in our busy lives, we forget what we ultimately want to achieve with our lives. I don’t know who originally wrote it, … Read more
Are you a confident or an arrogant Speaker?
Are you a confident or an arrogant Speaker? A confident speaker: Cares about what their audience will take away from the sessionWill rehearse to ensure they are at their bestWill find out what the client really needsWill be open to adapting their style and presentation to suit the target group including interactive activities or Q … Read more
