I acquired a new corporate client recently, and by way of getting underway, I asked them to send me a sample of a typical presentation deck. Imagine my lack of ...
This week I had three different reminders of why good timekeeping is essential.
Arrive early:
My first is an obvious example; I was on the first tee box at ...
The sportsperson who expects to be their best every time they enter the playing field will be sorely disappointed on lots of occasions.
The ones who succeed over the years are the participants who continue to train, focus and have a positive belief ...
During the pandemic, I decided to educate myself on online presenting as technology is not my strong suit. Using various platforms such as Zoom, Meet, Teams, et...
Earlier start to Christmas this year
This year we climbed into the attic a week earlier than usual. We put the tree and decorations up a week earlier to add s...
How many times have you said this to yourself while preparing for a meeting?
It will be alright on the night (or day).
You have business meetings to attend in the hope of winning new business, seeking support or investment, or providing guidance an...
Humility is a trait that endears speakers to an audience.
On Saturday, in my golf club, the prizes for our Order of Merit competition were presented to the wi...
When talking to a prospect, if you start a conversation by introducing yourself and your outstanding product, you are well on the way to losing the attention an...
Last week was a full week back to what was previously normal.
Preparing Presentation Workshops
This week I had two days preparing and two days delivering presentation workshops.
My Week:
Taxi to the venue, deliver the workshop, and come home exha...
