“What do I do with my hands?” It’s usually one of the first questions at our workshops. And it’s a common question because we don’t usually spend any time thinking about our hands during conversation. But put someone in front of an...
I wish I could tell you there was a silver bullet when it came to eliminating nerves. Unfortunately, the thing about public speaking is that everyone reacts differently, both psychologically and physically. So, something that works for one person doesn’t work...
What do I do with my hands when I present? One of the curious aspects of public speaking is that speakers suddenly don’t know where to put their hands! Should you clasp them? Put them behind your back? Stroke your chin thoughtfully? Using your hands effectively...
Imagine you need to give a presentation about a complex business model like a hospital. Where do you even start? The danger in designing a presentation about a subject like this is to get bogged down in the complexities of the numbers and subsequently lose the...
At the start of our workshops, I always like to guage how people feel about public speaking. And in general, I tend to see the the same answers. About 5% don’t feel any type of nerves, 80 percent feel a bit nervous beforehand but feel okay once they get...
