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Preparing for a Question and Answer Session

Download Our Q&A Tip PDF Imagine cooking a sensational meal and then serving it on paper plates and using the kids plastic cutlery to save on the washing.  It might still taste great (and you are doing your bit for the environment) but a vital part of any...

Making Visual Presentations work for you

Research has shown that an excellent visual presentation can significantly improve the retention of information and ensure a far better experience for your audience if it is delivered well.  Source – PropelGrowth There are many different visual aids and...

Speech Writing – Finding the right words

A lot of my time is spent supporting people on the technical side of communication; the pace of a speech, managing non-verbal communication, maximising silence, among many other areas. However, one of the most critical aspects that people often dismiss when speech...
How To Improve Public Speaking – Script or No-Script

How To Improve Public Speaking – Script or No-Script

The majority of my job is advising clients on how to improve public speaking. My advice is always predicated on being yourself, but that’s easier said than done when you’re in the heat of the moment and the adrenaline starts to flow. There are a few technical areas...

Four public speaking techniques from the best

Just as the top sportspeople and finest actors make it look easy, so the world’s most inspiring speakers have a calmness and a flow that keeps us captivated.  However, as with anyone who’s successfully mastered their craft, the hard work that goes into the...
Finding Confidence With Assertive Behaviour

Finding Confidence With Assertive Behaviour

Assertiveness, to some, comes with negative connotations, and it shouldn’t. There is nothing wrong with being assertive; it is a crucial trait of great leaders, as long as it doesn’t stray into aggression. When you become the aggressor in any situation,...
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