Dr Paula Smith - Presentation Skills Expert

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Presentation Intelligence

Public Speaking and Presentation Skills with Dr Paula Smith

Presentation Intelligence ® and Multiple Intelligences

Over the past few years, I have been researching, studying, writing about and working with many organisations sharing my work around Presentation Intelligence ®  – which is the art, science and practice of powerful presenting. Leadership from the front of the room.  I trademarked Presentation Intelligence ® in 2018. It has been a wonderful project to share … Read more

Remember your presentation

The Science of Memory – how to remember your presentation

Last blog post I shared some tips on how to help your audience to remember your presentation, your words and your critical key messages. If you missed it, you can re-visit it here.   I received a few emails from clients thanking me for those tips but also asking for some tips to help them … Read more

Public speaking tips

Chunk and Repeat – another tip for presenting with the brain in mind

Have you ever been to a presentation you thought was inspirational or motivational and you left the event feeling on top of the world? Then you get home or return to work, and someone asks, ‘what was the presentation all about?’ and you struggle to communicate the main point of the presentation or any of … Read more

Presentation skills and Public Speaking Coach

Interview with Perth Business Network

It’s always a pleasure to share. This time a video interview with Perth Business Network – See a snippet from the interview here. I answer some common questions I get asked in my presenting courses: What is Presentation Intelligence ®? How do you prepare for an upcoming presentation? Do you need to bring Thought Leadership … 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

Stories

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