What are some tricks every presenter should have up their sleeve to earn the ‘treat’ of their audience’s attention? By tricks we don’t mean misinforming or manipulating your audience. But instead we mean what are some things you should do to both grab and hold your audience’s attention? There are three top tricks that all inspiring presenters use. The first …
Thank you so much, I gotta go. Bye!
Recently at the 2013 Emmys while accepting her award star Merritt Wever left the crowd speechless when she quickly wrapped up her speech in just a few seconds. She said “Oh my God, thanks so much! Thank you so much. Um, I gotta go. Bye!” It was hilarious and received a round of laughter and applause. The shortest, best received speech ever and talk …
Early warning signs, Stories for storytelling
How to use a story to influence people to heed early warning signs.
The golden trifecta for communication success
Friday night pizza and a movie at home is an end of week family ritual I look forward too, though most of the time I end up falling asleep on the couch. The other family ritual we have is going out for brunch most Sundays. I was shocked and surprised when last Sunday I was pulled up by my 14 …
‘Getting your a**e kicked’, the dark side of leadership
How to handle getting your a**e kicked in life and leadership.
The only 3 rules you will ever need for any presentation
These 3 rules will ensure your next presentation is a smashing success and your audience is as excited by your presentations you are.
Bend it like Brené
Rose Herceg ‘Charisma is like pornography, you can’t define it, but you know it when you see it’!
We are all brought up to believe charisma, you have got it or you don’t, but having the privilege of watching Brené Brown in action, here are some things that stood out.
How to create your own ‘Man on the Moon’ moment
As leaders we would all kill for a ‘man on the moon’ moment, when our communication moves and inspires people to action, that transcends possibility. So here are our top tips for creating your ‘man on the moon’ moments.
Writing with purpose: Love the “nub”
The nub para is critical when you are writing about ideas, when you want to deliver a message in a way that persuades your audience of its relevance at the very moment they encounter it. But what is it? and are you nub less? Here veteran journalist and communication thought leader Kath Walters shares her insights.
Breaking the rules
Do all your stories in business have to be short? When does a long story even one that goes on for an hour and a half work?