
Presentation Skills
Our Presentation Skills articles below explain clearly and simply how to use specific aspects of Presentation Skills that we also cover in our Presentation Skills training courses.
Your Voice Is an Instrument – Are You Tuning It?
In the world of public speaking, your voice isn’t just a tool, it’s your primary instrument. Just as a musician wouldn’t perform with an untuned instrument, a speaker shouldn’t step in front of an audience without tuning their voice. Understanding…
The Confidence Loop: How Small Wins Lead to Bigger Stages
Confidence in public speaking isn’t born, it’s built. And it’s built through a process known as the confidence loop. Whether you’re giving your first team update or speaking on a main stage, every speaker starts the same way: by taking…
The Neuroscience Of Stage Fright
You’re standing in front of a crowd, heart pounding, palms sweaty, words stuck. You’re not alone. Stage fright, or performance anxiety, is a deeply human experience. Neuroscience sheds light on why this happens and, more importantly, how you can manage…
What To Do If You Blank Out On Stage
Even the most seasoned speakers occasionally face the dreaded blank moment on stage. One second, you’re delivering your points with precision. The next? Silence. Your mind is a fog, your audience expectant. It’s a universally human experience, but how you…
Practice Like It’s Live
If you’re aiming to become a confident speaker, there’s a truth worth confronting early: No amount of theory can replicate the intensity of standing in front of a live audience. To truly grow, you need to simulate that stress. I’ve…
Structuring A Talk To Command Attention
Grabbing and holding an audience’s attention isn’t just about flashy visuals or dramatic stories. It’s about structure. A well-structured talk provides clarity, builds suspense, and drives your message home. In my experience delivering talks to rooms full of time-strapped professionals,…
Visuals That Stick: How To Design Slides
IfA great presentation doesn’t just live in your words, it lives in the visuals too. Slides that are clear, compelling, and intentional help your message land, and more importantly, stick. From years of presenting and coaching, I’ve learned that less…
Stories That Sell – How To Use Storytelling
Behind every memorable presentation is a story well told. Storytelling is how humans have passed down knowledge, inspired change, and influenced action for generations. In business presentations, a well-placed story doesn’t just inform, it persuades, connects, and sells. Over the…
Mastering Body Language & Eye Contact
Powerful communication goes far beyond spoken words. Your body language and eye contact speak volumes, often louder than your actual voice. These non-verbal signals can build trust, command respect, and elevate your presence on stage or in the boardroom. I’ve…
Speak Like A Pro: Mastering Voice, Pace & Tone
Words matter – but how you say them matters just as much. A powerful voice can captivate a room with a story, convey confidence, and drive your message home. Yet, many speakers overlook one of their most versatile tools: vocal…
6 Breathing Tricks That Actually Calm Speaking Nerves
If you’ve ever felt your heart race or your throat tighten before speaking in public, you’re not alone. Nervousness before a presentation is common, but it doesn’t have to control you. One of the most powerful and often overlooked tools…
Engaging Virtual Audiences Like They’re in the Room
In an era where remote meetings and online training sessions have become the norm: The ability to captivate a virtual audience is no longer a bonus skill – it’s a mandatory one. Whether you’re pitching a new idea, delivering training,…