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: 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 …
Blog bites: Have a clear concept Break the concept into principles Add supporting details Many of us struggle to remember our content in a business presentation – leaving us feeling fearful or uncertain about what’s about to happen. And it means our audience has little chance of understanding and recalling what we say. Properly preparing …
Last week’s Deep Dive focused on building better relationships with your audience. In this snippet, let Colin teach you how to encourage your listeners to engage with you while presenting using one simple technique…the ‘hanging sentence’. Discover much more on audience engagement at the Mastering Communication program. The Colin James Method® Facilitators train corporate executives to improve their professional communication skills with a proven …
