by Mary Langan | Jan 21, 2015 | Communication Skills, Presentation Tips, Presenting Confidently, Public Speaking |
How to ditch the nerves! “I get incredibly nervous before public speaking, no matter how big the crowd or the audience. And despite the fact that I laugh and joke all the time, I get incredibly nervous, if not anxious actually, before going into rooms full of...
by Mary Langan | Jan 12, 2015 | Presentation Tips, Presenting Confidently, Public Speaking |
Do you dread making presentations? For many people giving a presentation is their worst nightmare, a task to be avoided whenever possible. Presentations can turn seemingly confident professionals into quivering wrecks. Where they are assured, and eloquent sitting...
by Mary Langan | Jun 11, 2013 | Media Sales Tips, Presentation Tips, Presenting Confidently |
The benefits of pausing during presentations A slick and well-practised script, some witty asides, lots of eye contact, high energy – they are all very typical tools of a good media sales executive. But have you ever considered that your presentation skills could be...
by Mary Langan | May 17, 2013 | Presentation Tips, Presenting Confidently |
For some people, having to make a presentation is a ‘rabbit in the headlights’ moment. Put them in front of an audience – even the very smallest group of four or five – and that confidence goes out of the window. I know of so many people who, however much they...
by Mary Langan | Sep 19, 2012 | Presentation Tips, Presenting Confidently, Winning Pitch Presentations |
Here are five things you can do to help your presentation make a positive impact… 1. Be prepared It may be the motto of the Scouts and Guides but it could equally be for presenters. There are very few individuals who can deliver high impact presentations by...
by Mary Langan | Sep 17, 2012 | Presentation Tips, Presenting Confidently |
How often do you sit through presentations that are clear, concise and easy to follow? If this is a regular occurrence count yourself lucky, as I find that a common problem with presentations is that they tend to be too long, difficult to follow and with no clear take...