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Virtual reality in public speaking

Technology for public speaking can be a dangerous decision

Using technology for designing or crafting a powerful presentation can be a dangerous decision. There is nothing new about Virtual Reality (VR) for public speaking or presentation skills training, it’s been around for many years and its effectiveness for overcoming the fear of speaking through exposure therapy techniques seems to work at some level.  And … Read more

Public Speaking myths that need to die

7 Presentation Skill Myths That Need to Die

Presentation Skills – 7 Myths that have not been serving you well You may have been to many public speaking courses over the years and received some great advice. Getting tips and advice from other professionals is a fantastic way to grow your knowledge and skill base but what about all the advice that doesn’t … Read more

Online Presentation Skills with Paula Smith CSP

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

Business Storytelling with Paula Smith CSP

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

RESPECT

Have we lost RESPECT

Have we lost RESPECT? I have just returned from 2 weeks in Japan. Awesome. Although I have traveled quite extensively Japan was never really on my radar as a     place I wanted to visit. I was really surprised how much I loved it. The people, the culture, the history and the service. My … Read more