Do you enjoy the sound of your own voice? Most leaders do not. To be an effective speaker you need to be heard, to be understood and to have variety in your voice. So, if the voice is such a critical tool, what do you need to focus on, remember…
Exuding confidence during your presentation is one of the most critical things you can do, as any audience is more likely to be influenced by a speaker if they perceive them as confident. I’m sure you’ve experienced this yourself, if you’ve ever been in the room with a speaker who…
This month, I’m outlining my recommendations for Habit 2 – consistently follow a preparation model. Last month I stated that Habit 1 (you can catch up here, if you missed this one) is the most important habit, and that’s true. But, number 2 is the most helpful habit. Having a…
Habit 1: Keep your audience at the heart of every presentation. Of the 12 habits that make up our framework for exceptional presenting, this is the most important. It is the first habit for a reason – get this one wrong and you will fail. Lodge Habit 1 at the…
