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.
Ah, the humble slide deck. Is there any invention that attracts as much controversy, debate and outright arguments in the world of public speaking and presenting? Some people cannot live without them. Others shun them completely, saying that the only thing that slides have the power(point) to do is strike fear into the hearts of […]
Last week, our wonderful Managing Director, Belinda Huckle, was interviewed by the folks from the C Method, a blog and podcast created by the lovely Christina Cantor that helps people build their confidence and communication skills both in life and in work.
You take your position at the front of the room. You feel your heart rate start to increase. Looking back at you, there are dozens –  maybe even hundreds – of eyeballs suddenly fixated on you, watching your every move. You clear your throat, open your mouth to speak, andâŠ. You are suddenly filled with […]
Body language is incredibly important for presenters. Our posture, the way we gesture, how we stand, the extent to which we move and how we physically âown the roomâ all combine to communicate presence, confidence, comfort, authority and credibility â or not as the case may be!