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
Presentation Skills
Who decides who is an expert?
I have always been a little addicted to learning, honing my skills and attending professional development events so I can be of better service to my clients. Even after 30 years in my area of expertise I still look for opportunities to grow my knowledge and skill base. Over the past few years I have … Read more
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
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
No more boring and unproductive toolbox meetings
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
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
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
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
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
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