So, you need to write a speech… (Where do you start?)
In the word of Maria from the The Sound of Music: “Let’s start from the very beginning, a very good place to start. When you read you begin with abc, when you sing you begin with do, re, mi…” When you prepare a presentation you begin with an objective. It is a simple...
Make your stats sing!
Maybe it is just me, but I start to hyperventilate when I see a wall of numbers. I then experience a rapid slide into narcolepsy when they say “Oh, the text is a little small… you may not be able to see this at the back.” If you are numerically impaired like me, this...
Ahhhh Charisma!
I know I have said it before many times: ‘People buy from people that they like, know and trust’ and here’s the thing – we all sell! Every time we speak we are saying “Listen to me, believe me, and please, do as I suggest”. Studies show the more charismatic you are,...
Public Speaking Tips – Five things good speakers always do
Want public speaking tips? Here are five things that good speakers ALWAYS do. 1.Set an objective Good speakers have a clear objective and a strong message. You know you have heard a great presentation because you can walk away from their speech knowing...
Presentation structure – making your presentation palatable
Good presentation structure is like a fine meal. Your introduction serves as an entree – something to tantalize the taste buds and have you looking forward to the main course. The main course is the ‘Meat and three veg’ component. This is the substance of 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.