5 Tips for Engaging Presentations
Or…How to avoid Death by PowerPoint! It may be a hackneyed phrase now, but ask anyone who has been to a lecture or presentation where PowerPoint was the only tool used and they will tell you how excruciating it was! Even worse, they probably cannot remember a single point made in the presentation. So, to […]
Colour Psychology – Dressing for Success
Using colour psychology to send a message What we wear says a lot about us and sometimes we send the wrong message. I have covered creating a positive impression in a previous post. However, did you know that the colour of what you are wearing can also have an impact? If you want to get […]
First Impressions Count – You want to make a positive impact!
Did you know that, according to psychological studies, we decide whether to like a person within 3-5 seconds of meeting them? That does not mean we cannot change our minds later, but boy do those first impressions count! Research scientist Amy Cuddy explains this further “When we form a first impression of another person it’s […]
The 5 P’s of Powerful Speaking for a Memorable Speech
Projecting your voice is a key technique with the idea to reach the back of the auditorium without shouting. This is powerful speaking without uncomfortable volume! In public speaking clarity and tone are far more important than volume in that they imply authority, a certain gravitas and above all, confidence. “Projecting the voice does not […]
UK Based Motivational Speaker Pam Warren
Can a UK based motivational speaker succeed in an international arena? What exactly is a motivational speaker and is there any difference between a UK based motivational speaker and, say, an inspirational speaker from the USA? Cultural differences do play a part in motivational speaking. It’s not just the language, although that can create some […]
Advice for Life From a Survivor No 11: Get Rid of Irritation
There’s lots to get irritated about especially in the public speaking world. Here’s how I cope and get rid of any frustrations or anger quickly.
When 20 Minutes Means 30
So you have checked, double checked and (as I did) triple checked that your client definitely wants you to do a 20 minute speech. You have done all your preparation work, designed your talk and practiced it to ensure it gives across the desired message in the time allotted. You are ready. You arrive at […]
Advice for Life From A Survivor No 10: Ignore Self Doubt
Even as a professional public speaker there are times when nerves, self doubt or just having an off day can affect me. Here is my advice for how to overcome these problems. It does work!
Tackle the Nasty Job First
Do you find that sometimes you have a nasty, boring or unpleasant task to do and you find yourself putting it to the bottom of your pile? “I’ll just tackle these jobs first, get them out the way which will clear some time and then I’ll get on with that yucky job”. Problem is that […]
Coping with Performance Anxiety – Advice for Life From a Survivor No 8
