Attention spans and infomania – how we need more learning and less information

Attention spans and infomania – how we need more learning and less information

by | Jun 23, 2018 | Confidence,Persuasion,Speaking, Speaking

Earlier this month I spoke at the AITD EduTech conference in Sydney on the topic of ‘Facts Tell, Stories Sell.’ Most people I speak to want to deliver an engaging presentation that is memorable and moves people to action. Stories can help you achieve this.  By...
Good communicators start at the top

Good communicators start at the top

by | Jun 5, 2018 | Confidence,Persuasion,Speaking, Presentation skills

“I just can’t do it – I can’t explain eight years of research in three minutes!” My heart went out to her, I could see she was struggling. It happened at a workshop I was facilitating for PhD students. I was helping them prepare for the Three Minute Thesis 3MT...