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 …
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Have you ever watched a family member or friend struggle with their confidence while thinking ‘But they’re so skilled!’ and wondering why they can’t see it themselves? Have you experienced doubt with your own ability to achieve goals? Are your friends wondering the same about you? Colin James has put together a cheat sheet of four …
The hands can sometimes tell you more about a person’s intention than their words. You can use this to your advantage as a presenter. One of the most notable gestures is called “The Leveller” – a ‘hands-down’ gesture, which signals assertiveness and conveys conviction, confidence and authority. It can also close a conversation or negotiation. …
Blog bites: Project confidence, authority and energy by standing tall and owning the space Connect with your audience, make eye contact Open with a Classic Greeting, Question, Number or Story, and; Be relevant to the audience from the start. Let them know why they should listen The stock standard opening to a presentation in any …
