You know the old saying: If you’re scared of something, face your fears… Well, if filming on your iPhone frightens you, the answer is: DO IT. Spend as much time as possible easing into the process to reduce the fear factor that can grab hold of you. The more you film yourself at home, in a […]
What do we do with our hands when we are Public Speaking? It’s a very common question! The goal is to use your hands to bring expression and life to your words. Our body is a beautiful physical tool, but often we get up on stage in an unfamiliar setting and we just completely forget […]
Storytelling is a powerful way to open client pitches. We love stories. Stories inspire us, they us, they educate us, they entertain us. We connect with stories in really meaningful ways and they’re very valuable when we are doing all forms of Public Speaking and Presenting. And in fact, most of the stand-out speeches, presentations […]
If we use the word ‘rehearse’ it suggests we are acting, or playing a role. So I would change the word ‘rehearse’ for plan or prepare for all situations involving speeches and presentation skills. In order to deliver a message, authentically, we need to be truly connected and passionate about what we’re sharing because that’s […]
I answer your public speaking and presentation skills questions, at random, in less than 50 seconds! If I don’t answer in time, I get buzzed out! So many people ask “How do I get rid of nerves?” Public speaking and Presenting in front of audiences brings a lot of new fears and challenges! We can’t […]
There are a lot of things that we say as presenters that can feel right at the time, but in reality can make our audience cringe. So here’s a few phrases to avoid! Do you want to build your Video Presentation and Public Speaking Skills with Virtual Training or Speaker Coaching? Find out more here. Click […]
When you’re working on a video script always plan for less scripted content than the time you wish to fill. So if you want to do a 10-minute video, don’t plan out 10 minutes of content, word by word. Do you want to build your Video Presentation and Public Speaking Skills with Virtual Training or […]
An awesome interview with Pablo from Triple M 102.5 in Karratha on the topic of: During tough times we need laughter the most. We discussed the power of humour during challenging times, why comedy is great therapy, some fun videos ideas and how laughter helps us connect. Click here for more info on Pablo for […]
Did you know that according to many studies, 70% of our communication is non-verbal? We all have amazing physical tools to bring our messages to life but sometimes we forget to use them – or we use them incorrectly. In this clip I share some body language DOs and DONT’s. Do you want to build […]
Pauses are crucial and a very powerful tool for presenting on camera. Often, we don’t pause enough because we are focused on our content, we feel nervous, or we just go off on a tangent. But pauses are important. They help you pace yourself, they give you control over your content, and they help anchor […]