I was on a very crowded train to Cambridge from Ely a few months ago with my bicycle. A lady on the train was deeply offended by its presence – by the look on her face you’d think I’d brought along a flatulent llama. I suggested that she move further down the carriage (my bike can only go by the […]
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I think Batman is the best super hero. Here’s why: He has no special powers. He’s flawed. He’s super-motivated. You match all three. Not sure about #3? Think of the fear you experience thinking about giving a presentation – there’s your motivation. You just have to channel it in the right way, like Batman. Meticulous research into
‘Always have a plan B’ is a good strategy. A much better strategy is to have plans B to Z. For any kind of presentation, you should have a plan to deal with unexpected events such as these: Tech failure Memory failure Latecomers Loud noise from outside the room Running short on time Having more time than
Your greatest presentation, pitch or speech: You get up in front of an audience and deliver with absolute confidence and conviction. The audience are never in any doubt as to your credibility. It’s an amazing trick, and you can pull it off if you prepare correctly. Those magical, improvising speakers? They didn’t pull that talk or pitch out of
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A stand-up comic’s failure to entertain an audience is known as ‘dying’, which is a pretty good way of conveying the sensation. I know from personal experience. When presenting, however, you’re in a lucky position (even if it doesn’t feel like it). The audience is not expecting to be entertained. They need to be informed and persuaded –
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