No need to avoid presenting any longer You have been asked to present at your next industry conference. Woohoo!! Or maybe not. The thought of standing in front of 400 people is terrifying and the self-talk starts in your head. I have no idea how to put together a presentation, what was I thinking? No … Read more
Presentation Skills
Does your audience remember your presentation? The primacy and recency effect.
A quick and easy tip to help you plan your next presentation. The most critical parts of your presentation are your opening and closing. Apart from your presentation opening needing to grab the attention of the audience right from the start, you need to ensure your critical key messages are communicated at the beginning of your … Read more
The Pros and Cons of Training and Presenting
The results are in from the Great Training and Speaking Debate I am a little bit obsessed with quality training and presenting. For the past 30 years I have been helping trainers and presenters to step up, step out and share their expertise through a variety of different modalities. It is my belief that you … Read more
It’s time you “Spiced It Up”
Spice up your Presentation Skills How many boring meetings, boardroom pitches or training sessions have you been to? I am sure you are running out of fingers on your hands to count by now. It’s very easy to ‘Spice It Up’. I am amazed that people still go into meetings, pitches or training unprepared or with little … 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
Autism West Speaks Out – It’s time to have a voice
Autism West Speaks Out – It’s time to have a voice Programme Ambassador Paula Smith (Professional Speaker, Presentation Skills and Storytelling Author, and Mum of an adult Son on the Spectrum) believes anyone can be a powerful presenter given the right tools and the belief that their story or message is worth sharing. Paula is … Read more
The NOW Presentation
Presentation skills are a must have skill Make money, save money, save time and be happier now. That pretty much sums it up. One of the principles for adult learning is that adults insist on relevance. Can I use this knowledge or skill in my life or workplace now or in the not-so-distant future? I … 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
