Author name: Jon Torrens

I use a method that simplifies the whole process of giving presentations and speaking; it makes you highly effective while also making everything easier to deliver. I am the Shinobi of the speaking world, eliminating boring presentations and allowing true influencers to shine.

Female? Funny? Forget It.

I firmly believe that stand-up comedy can be the very highest form of entertainment: at its best, the combination of story-telling, improvisation and interaction beats film, live music and theatre hands down. There, I’ve said it. Sorry, LoveLast Friday, comic Jenny Collier experienced the problem that female comics face continually – her gig being cancelled because […]

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Help Yourself

I started using Foursquare recently, and it really pushes my buttons as regards what I can put into it. Specifically:  Location/Activity – ‘Hey! I’m on the sofa!’ Creativity – photos and/or amusing commentary.  Some thought and generosity – tips on what to try and what to avoid. Photo: Greg Segal These people are rather into

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Show Nothing

For your next presentation, try throwing Powerpoint and Prezi in the bin. Then you’ll take advantage of this fantastic fact: You don’t have to use any visuals. Conventions You may think having some projected material is:  What the audience expect Good for information retention A useful prompt  Just what a presentation is If so, you’re right

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