Category 'Presentation Tips'

A Memorable Speaker If you had to think of a memorable speaker from the last few years, Greta Thunberg, the seventeen-year-old climate-change activist, would probably come to mind. She has taken the dialogue about climate change to a new level, with global leaders weighing in on her speeches about the devastation caused by the climate…

You may have the fanciest charts and diagrams in the world but without an effective structure, a presentation will lack impact. This article will act as a guide on how to structure your presentation for your target audience. Dealing with the presentation structure can be difficult given the challenge of too much information, which can…

So, we know that Storytelling has been around a long time. What is it that makes some stories incredible and others simply put boring! Here we want to explore how you can connect more effectively using the power of story. However, before we do that, we must point out one important fact. More and more…

Why is it important? Imagine starting a talk by tripping up or stuttering and forgetting your words. How do you feel for the rest of the presentation? More than likely it would be an uphill battle! For both you and the audience to maintain focus. So unsurprisingly how you start or open any talk directly…

The familiar story You have just experienced Boardroom Presentation failure! You painstakingly prepared your update and despite knowing your stuff feel the nerves increase as the meeting date comes closer. The day of reckoning is creeping up upon you when you are to sit amongst experienced and confident peers to present to the CEO and…

I was recently speaking at a business event in London alongside several ‘business experts’ all hoping to leverage Public Speaking to promote their business, position and build additional revenue. What happened next was revealing! The growth of the business speaker has continued to surge over the course of the last decade possibly more so in…

Billal Jamil Director at Public Speaking Academy writes about his personal lessons after getting through two contests to reach a Division Area Speaking Contest final. I toyed with titling this article ‘Sour Grapes!’ as it is based on insights from losing at a speaking contest to some very witty, vibrant and polished speakers and speeches….