Just a starter for five

Public Speaking

Thinking back over the past two years of all of the conferences and speaking events that I have been fortunate to speak at, I really am amazed how few corporate executives have had any presentation skill coaching.

So many make themselves look a real plonker in front of their colleagues and peers. Public speaking training or coaching is probably one of the best investments any individual or their company can make. (yes I have a vested interest here as we have brilliant coaches who achieve fantastic results)

This coaching lasts a lifetime and we all know that a person who can communicate really effectively rapidly rises on their career ladder. So anyone reading this blog who might be asked to present or speak in public, do get a little help from an experienced coach. You don’t have to die wit powerpoint and lose confidence as well as trust and respect from your colleagues.

Here are a few tips

1. Look at the audience – not at the screen

2. Pauses and silence are fantastic tools

3. Overcome fear by good preparation

4. Stories will always hold an audience’s attention

5. Don’t reel off loads of statistics, facts or figures

Just a starter for five.