If you donât present often, it can be daunting to think about standing in front a group of people and talking, particularly if youâre delivering results or sharing your own ideas. However, It can also be exciting and fulfilling to have your voice heard and your ideas accepted.
Unless youâre delivering a wedding speech or grandstanding from a political soapbox, chances are youâre already using some form of visual aid if youâre presenting in business. And thatâs not surprising.
The complexity in delivering your complex idea is not the complexity of your idea itself, but the complexity in the way in which you choose to deliver it. Sorry, what?!
All of us innately know how important pausing is. But like many things knowing it and doing it are two entirely different things! In our busy lives that quiet peaceful time between Christmas and the New Year is a wonderful time to pause. To reflect on the year that was. And to contemplate with anticipation […]
Itâs been a big couple of months in world politics. As the dust settles on last yearâs tumultuous US presidential election campaign, we now have time to sit back and reflect on some of the factors that might have led to Donald Trumpâs victory over Hillary Clinton.
Presentation Guru recently released the series âThe Guruâs Big 5 Questionsâ where 30 of the presentation worldâs brightest minds each answer, yep you guessed it, 5 questions, regarding their inspiration in the world of crafting and delivering professional presentations. In this post, our Managing Director, Belinda Huckle, joins the conversation and provides an insight into […]
With the somewhat lacklustre Australian election still in our rearview mirrors, the divisive Brexit decision still causing shockwaves, and one of the most, shall we sayâŠâuniqueâ US elections to take place in a matter of weeks, the bombardment of political rhetoric has been relentless. In this post, weâre going to expand on a great article […]
Effective communication in the workplace is of critical importance to your professional image, your contribution to the greater strategy of your company, being recognised for your efforts, and your subsequent advancements and promotions in your industry. Yet many women in the workplace sometimes inadvertently exhibit communication behaviours which subtly undermine how confident and knowledgeable they […]
In every presentation skills workshop I run, the first thing I teach is the importance of understanding the wants, needs and motivators of your audience. This awareness will help you tailor the content of your presentation so itâs as relevant and persuasive for your audience as possible. It will also help you adjust things like […]
Meetings are crucial for organisations but often are not always productive. Learn how to improve the efficiency of your meetings with just 5 simple steps shown here.