by Elaine Powell | All Posts, Delivery Techniques, Public Speaking Tips, Storytelling, The Business of Speaking
Why feedback DOES matter in presenting Would you rather take an introductory 5am fire-eating class than ask for feedback? While constructive criticism can be tough to hear, feedback is a vital tool that you can use to boost your performance. The F Word Take Tim...
by Elaine Powell | All Posts, Delivery Techniques, Public Speaking Tips, Storytelling, The Business of Speaking
4 virtual presentation mistakes to avoid Do you remember life before you had to sit through all those cringe-worthy Zoom meetings? (Especially the ones where someone thinks their mic is muted). Virtual Reality The outbreak of Covid-19 turned the world’s fun...
by Elaine Powell | All Posts, Public Speaking Tips, Storytelling, The Business of Speaking
Choosing the right words for your presentation Recipe for success Putting a presentation together is a bit like baking a cake. Once you have mastered the basic recipe, you can flavour it with whatever content you find most delicious. Language is one of the most...
by Elaine Powell | All Posts, Public Speaking Tips, Storytelling, The Business of Speaking
Emotions: The Secret to Great Storytelling At the risk of being called Captain Obvious, I’d like to start this week’s newsletter by highlighting something about your audience – they are human, just like you! And, as humans, they respond to moving stories that have...
by Elaine Powell | All Posts, Public Speaking Tips, Storytelling
Rule the Stage Like Aristotle LOGOS, PATHOS, ETHOS – ANCIENT WISDOM THAT STILL WORKS WONDERS It might sound like I’m about to make a reference to The Three Musketeers, but this week’s knowledge nugget actually comes to us all the way from Ancient...
by admin | All Posts, Confidence Fears & Nerves, Delivery Techniques, Peak Performance Mastery, Public Speaking Tips, Storytelling, The Business of Speaking
How To Prepare A Talk Like A professional Let me ask you some questions regarding when you have been asked to speak. Do you take it seriously? Do you send a speakers questionnaire to the event organiser? Do you start preparing at least 3 months in advance (if you have...
