The majority of the acceptance speeches at British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards were either boring, cringe-worthy, forgettable or all three. So what lessons can we learn from the BAFTAs to improve our own public speaking?
What to Do When Things Go Wrong During a Presentation
How to Take Your Presentations From Good to Great
During a recent Professional Speaking Association event Patricia Fripp, award-winning keynote speaker, business presentation expert, sales presentation skills trainer and in-demand speech coach, put presentations under the microscope and offered advice for how to make a good presentation great. Here is an overview of her top tips...
7 Simple Rules of the Stage for Presenters
9 Attention Grabbing Ways to Open a Presentation
During the first 30-60 seconds of your presentation, your audience will decide whether they like you and are interested in listening to what you have to say. It’s a very short time to draw people in and it’s important to ensure that you don’t waste those first few precious moments to effectively engage them so here are 9 attention grabbing ways to open your presentation...
7 Worst Ways to Open a Presentation
5 Ways to Energise Your Presentation
If you think about speakers who really connect and truly engage an audience, there’s a good chance it will be those who bring an authentic energy, enthusiasm and excitement to their presentations. These qualities are infectious and they enable speakers to bring their audience on a journey with them. But how do you inject energy into your presentation? Here are five ways to infuse your talk with a liveliness that will have your audience captivated...
8 Tips for Remembering Your Presentation
One of the biggest fears my clients have is about forgetting what they are going to say when public speaking and I am frequently asked for advice on how to memorise a speech or presentation. In this post I explore the different schools of thought about this and provide some suggestions on how to prepare effectively to remember your presentation...
5 Reasons Why Stories Help Your Presentations Sparkle
How Fast is Too Fast When Delivering a Speech?
I am often asked how many words should be included when drafting a speech. This can depend on a number of factors, not least the language being spoken and the culture in which it is spoken; speech rates can vary from region to region, person to person and even each time you speak. In this post, find out what impacts your rate of speech and how many words you should be aiming for if scripting your pitch or presentation...
The Power of Passion in Public Speaking
How to Make Your Speech Come Alive Using Subtext
Famous Russian actor and theatre director, Constantin Stanislavski was quoted saying, ‘Spectators come to the theatre to hear the subtext.’ The use of subtext is used in acting to communicate so much more than just the words and the technique can also be used to give life and meaning to your presentations and connect with your audience on another level...
