The hidden benefit of networking
We all have those ‘head slap’ moments after a meeting when we think “Agghhhhhh – THAT’S what I SHOULD have said! The other week I was facilitating a workshop on personal brand for senior leaders who worked for a financial institution. I was talking about the...
Are you hoarding bad thoughts?
I was watching a show on compulsive hoarding the other day. Its classic ‘car crash’ TV – you want to pull your eyes away but you can’t. Compulsive hoarders start by hanging onto a door knob, thinking: “That may come in handy one day…” and end up being entombed...
How to knock out a presentation FAST!
Are you able to block out an afternoon to work on your presentation? No, I didn’t think so. You need to be able to knock out a persuasive presentation fast! Here are ten steps to help you get that presentation started, structured and finished. 1. Work on your...
Is it Time to Ditch the Pitch
Is it Time to Ditch the Pitch? I read an article recently that suggested it was time to ditch the pitch. Their argument was that in today’s world people have already googled the product, read the reviews and the pitch has become redundant. There are a couple of myths...
Sharon Ferrier, through her business ‘Persuasive Presentations’ consults to organisations and individuals who have a need to improve their communication, presentation skills and confidence in public speaking.