There are generally two types of presenters: Those who plan and prepare every single word of their script to the tee… and the ad-libbers. No matter where you sit on the scale, if you’re presenting on a topic as an expert, there is an expectation that you know what you’re talking about! Which means… you […]
Often when we’re filming, we want to do the best job we possibly can. We want to be “perfect”. But perfect is the enemy of success. It’s an impossible benchmark we will never reach! So forget the old saying ‘Practice makes perfect!’and instead go with ‘Practice makes better!’ Because that is actually true. To help […]
If you’re feeling stage fright in front of the camera, do not picture your audience in their underwear. Trust me, it never works! It’s normal to feel nervous before we start filming. It’s really common to get sweaty palms, to get butterflies in our stomach, to get knocky knees. The best way to manage our […]
Do you know we have a 7-second window to make a positive first impression? That is nothing! If you start smiling before you start filming, you kick off your video with a beautiful and warm energy that sets a positive and uplifting tone that you carry with you through your whole video! So, use your […]
Every room, every stage and every tech set up is completely different. It helps if you have a clear idea in mind of what you want the stage to look like and plan ahead. Do you want a podium on stage? Do you want a computer? Do you want a chair? Will there be a […]
The best way to plan and prepare for public speaking is… to plan and prepare. Don’t wing it! Even though the world’s best speakers look super comfortable, natural and just ‘in the flow of the moment’ a lot of work has gone into their presentations – and in most cases, years of practise and experience […]
When you’re presenting, be yourself. Sometimes stage nerves can take over and we can go into presentation mod where we just get robotic and suddenly and immediately lose all of the personality we have ever had. And just turn into a talking head…. Or we hide behind the podium, and not move, and lose all […]
When you’re working on your script, always plan for less time than you’re allocated. So if you’re given a 30-minute speaking spot, don’t create 30 minutes of content. Plan for 20, or max 25. You want to give yourself time to breathe. So much can happen in the moment you can’t plan for: agenda changes, […]
First up, don’t picture your audience in their underwear. Trust me, it never works. When we get nervous and anxious before a presentation, it can send our body spinning. We often experience a tight chest, a dry mouth, a quiver in our voice, our palms sweat, our shoulders tense up, we get butterflies in our […]
It’s often the most perfect speaking engagement set ups that have the capacity to deliver the greatest tech disasters for presenters. You know those speaking engagements where you’ve invested hours into creating a bustling, colourful and visual slide-deck, perfectly balanced with the right amount of text, images and videos to keep your audience engaged and […]