Blog: Speaking is yours now
How do you use your body when you present? Why does jargon kill a presentation? And how do you win people over, not just inform them? Here I share what I've learned since 2012 on stage and in coaching, for anyone who needs to convince people when it counts.
Latest article · Front Row
Front Row: Thomas Müller and “No Fear of Fear”
Thomas Müller held a room for 75 minutes on fear, with no slides at all. What made his talk so gripping, and what you can borrow for your next presentation.
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Talk Breakdown
Talk Breakdown: what Salman Khan can teach you about storytelling
Why Salman Khan’s TED Talk has been watched over 6 million times, and the storytelling and delivery techniques you can borrow for your next talk.
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Speaking & AI
Soft skills AI can't replace, and why speaking tops the list
Which soft skills can't AI replace? Empathy, creativity, critical thinking and, above all, public speaking. Why human presence is gaining value, not losing it.
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Rhetoric
Why your idea isn't being heard, and how to present it convincingly
Good ideas don't sell themselves. Why so many ideas get lost and how to present yours with conviction, a clear story, strong visuals and a confident delivery.
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Delivery
TV appearances: how to prepare for an interview or talk show on camera
A TV appearance is a great opportunity if you're prepared. 8 tips for interviews and talk shows: key messages, answers, body language, clothing and nerves.
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Rhetoric
What is public speaking? Meaning, rhetoric and how to get better at it
What is public speaking? Speaking to an audience, from a meeting to a big stage. Definition, the role of rhetoric, ethos, pathos and logos, and how to improve.
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Delivery
What to do with your hands during a presentation or speech
What to do with your hands when presenting? A calm base position, gestures that work, common mistakes and how to practice. Tips from public speaking coaching.
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Delivery
Body language for presentations: how stance, eye contact and space win people over
Body language for presentations: stance, movement, eye contact, facial expression, gestures and reading the room. Six tips, plus the truth about the 55 % myth.
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Rhetoric
Jargon and acronyms in presentations: why storytelling wins
Acronyms and corporate jargon make presentations hard to follow. Why corporate speak fails to convince and how storytelling makes you clear and memorable.
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Delivery
Brain freeze during a presentation: what Michael Bay's CES moment teaches us
Mind going blank during a presentation or speech? How to prevent it and what to do when everything suddenly disappears. With Michael Bay's CES 2014 moment.