Stretch and tweak
In a previous post, I wrote about how good presenters are made, not born and how speaking in public can be learned like any other skill. The challenge is that we expect to be perfect straight away. And if we’re not perfect, we feel as though we have failed. How...
5 Tips From Oprah’s Golden Globe Speech You Can Apply In Your Next Presentation
Last week Oprah Winfrey became the first African-American woman to receive the Cecil B DeMille Award for outstanding contribution to the world of entertainment at the Golden Globes. She used this opportunity to deliver a rousing presentation that was personal,...
Want to prepare a better speech? Time to apply some fresh eyes
Last week I was delighted to read about eight-year-old inventor Amelia Fox. Amelia saw her parents struggle to lift her disabled brother out of his wheelchair and came up with a simple fabric harness that is built into the wheelchair’s seat cushion which can be...
Your presentation doesn’t have to be boring
One of the biggest challenges for speakers and trainers is audience engagement. “My topic is so booooooring!” people cry. “How can I pep it up so that people’s eyes don’t roll back in their heads?” My thoughts are – just...
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...
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.