I find that the key to feeling confident is to be present. But what does being ‘present’ really mean? What are some good examples? Here are a couple from my experience: + When you’re speaking to someone as part of your job, have an informal introduction, talk to them about the here and now. This […]
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Need a good story or two for your talk? Here are some of my tips to help you to write it (or them): Keep it short and simple. There’s no need for an epic tale; stand-up comics tell stories in about thirty seconds (which actually makes them far more effective). To start generating the material,
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I’ve never claimed to teach luck, because that’s impossible, but the two have a clear connection. There are many elements to achieving confidence, and three recent mentions of luck have made me think more deeply about the connection: The ‘Felix Felicis’ luck potion from ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’: ‘Then, slowly but surely, an exhilarating
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When it comes to giving a presentation, split your preparation time into two stages: Creating the material. Rehearsal ONLY. Most people I’ve worked with don’t bother rehearsing at all. Some people ‘run through it in their head’, which seems a good idea, but – in my opinion – it’s pretty useless. Changing the content right
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If you feel that your presentations aren’t really grabbing your audience – don’t give a presentation, have a conversation: + Try to be informal. Your subject may be important or serious, but a light touch may make it easier for your audience to accept.+ Be authentic. If you’ve had a bad experience, you might bond
