Energy. The force that propels Mick Jagger to strut around the stage like an amped-up rooster. The element that allows Russell Brand to manically sprout reams of Shakespearean-sounding soliloquies. The factor that made John McEnroe so determined (and so… um … passionate). When we think of these people, we immediately associate them with confidence, passion and …
Strut Your Stuff: How To Inject Energy Into Your Presentation Read More
Five weeks ago I had a one-on-one coaching session with a business leader responsible for a big chunk of the revenue in his organisation. Big sales team, back-office mob and the usual organisational structure you get in a business that sells lots of stuff into a vast and competitive market. He is the head honcho. …
Presentation Palpitations: 5 Ways To Reduce Presentation Anxiety Read More
Blog bites: • Carefully plan your teleconferences to make sure objectives are met• Chunk your presentation down into appropriate sound bites• Play with your voice to have more impact• A monotone body creates a monotone voice (and a wandering mind) – so keep moving We had a coaching call last week with one of our …
How Do You Influence People When They Can’t See You? Read More
At our first meeting five weeks ago I sat across the table from a client, let’s call her Allison. She was preparing to deliver the organisation strategy to the board. She works in one of the major insurance companies in Australia as Group Executive responsible for Strategy and Operations. She is a woman of immense …
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Blog bites: ‘I own this room.’ attitude Mastering crowd control Astonishing eloquence Erica and I went to see this man perform at the Opera House at the end of last year. It was an experience. And then some. The audience was an interesting mix. I was a tad surprised by the age diversity, with grey …
Reflections On Russell Brand And Communications Mastery Read More
