Did you know that many speakers can reduce the impact of their message with any of these common public speaking mistakes? Whether they don’t use their body language effectively, their presentation skills are lacking, or they simply make small mistakes, this can all reduce their ability to share their message and connect with their audience. […]
What does your public speaking eye contact say about you? Are you conversing or are you connecting when you speak in public? Eye contact when you speak in public is of great importance. The truth will be revealed in your eyes. Like it or not, our eyes give us away. They give people a real […]
You may notice that the speaker standing in front of the room is nervous when they show visible signs of nervous body language. Feelings of nervousness can manifest in the way that we hold our body. There are give-away clues that people may spot, such as; wringing of hands, rubbing or excessive touching of clothes, […]
I am often asked about my work as a graphic recorder and the question most people want to know is, how to get started. In this post I will share basic tips on how to take that first step in putting pen to paper, or stylus to device (depending on your chosen medium). If you […]
Have you ever sat in the audience and felt uncomfortable as you watch the speaker? You are anticipating listening to the speaker, curious to hear what they have to say. Then during their presentation, you notice that you feel a bit awkward and are beginning to lose concentration. They are showing signs of nervous body […]
As a leader you are most comfortable presenting in the boardroom and with your team in a face to face setting. With the new way of working and the rapid shift to the online world, leaders are having to adapt to communicating in virtual meetings. I have spoken to many leaders who are unfamiliar with […]
