How to significantly reduce nerves in under 1 minute
When I was in primary school, I competed in hurdles at the State Championships at Olympic Park…
How to eliminate ‘ums’ & ‘ahs’ in 3 easy steps
The other day I asked my 2 year old (Zara) what she wanted for dinner…
6 Tricks to write more persuasively
6 years ago I learnt a hard lesson about the role ‘surface level factors’ play in influencing people’s behaviour…
How analogies can help people make sense of new things, quickly!
“Bandaid” said Zara (my 22 month old), as she pointed her chubby little finger…
5 lessons I learnt from my recent SANS Conference Talk
I’ve run over 100 Group Workshops / Live Webinars in the last few years…
3 things you must get clear on, to become a better speaker
One of the biggest learnings I’ve had recently has been about the power…..
Insanely successful people who obliterated their fear of public speaking
I remember early in my public speaking journey, being very curious about other…
Want to instantly grab people’s attention in a talk?
I nearly lost my voice a few months ago. Ironically for me, this was the day of my first…
How to catapult the value an audience gets from your talk
I remember when I was first introduced to the need to define an objective for a talk…
Meditation and its incredible ability to calm your nerves
Do you get really nervous before a presentation? Have you tried mediation before your public…
The 5 ways to open your talk with a bang!
You really only have a short window to draw in your audience when delivering a talk or a presentation…
Why you need to incorporate visualisation into your pre-talk prep!
Visualisation is the technique of using your mind to actually experience an event before…
Why humour is a superpower for your talks or speeches
Humour is a superpower. Seriously, we know laughter is the best medicine right…
Experiential Learning – How It Can Enhance Your Next Speaking Event!
The concept of experiential learning is something that I don’t see a lot of people….
Unlock the secrets to why TED Talks are irresistible: Talk #2 Amy Cuddy
Ever wondered what it is that makes TED Talks so captivating, so easy to watch and so…
A Simple Mindset Shift To Be More Present With An Audience
I want you to imagine for a moment that you’ve got a knowledge gap in a certain area…
My top 7 tips to avoid blanking out on stage
Going blank in-front of an audience used to be a real fear of mine…
A Remarkable Story About How To Harness The Power Of The Mind
I’ve ALWAYS been fascinated about the power of the mind. I’m sure part of this can be attributed to…
Unlock the secrets to why TED Talks are irresistible: Talk #1 Simon Sinek
About 8 years ago, one of the first TED Talks I remember watching was Simon Sinek’s TED Talk…
How To Structure A Talk So It’s Easy To Follow And Remember
Structuring your presentation before diving into content or slides is essential…
How To Say ‘yes’ To Requests For Speaking Gigs More Often
Recently I sat down for a coffee catchup with one of my new 1:1 clients. We got to talking about…
How To Drastically Improve Your Ability To Influence As A Presenter
Imagine playing a game of darts with no bull’s eye… You would have little chance of winning if…
How I Overcame My Fear Of Public Speaking And How You Can Too
When I was at TEDx Melbourne this year, one of the presenters that…
What I Learnt From Completing The Toastmaster’s Advanced Storytelling Series
On Tuesday I completed the Toastmaster’s Advanced Storytelling Series…
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