Mindfully Speaking

High impact public speaking and presenting isn't about the length of time it takes to present. It's about the impact and difference it makes in real terms to our audience that counts. Whether a presentation takes 5 minutes or 25 minutes is largely irrelevant; it's about impact.

The only example you will ever need of how not to speak, present or debate in public. Did you see last nights US Presidential Election debate? This was one of the most disturbing political debates I have ever witnessed.

Public speaking and presenting is a challenge for many people at work and most people don't like attending business presentations. At Mindful Presenter we believe is that one of the reasons for this is that we haven't really changed since we were at nursery school. Our audience want much more from us

Ownership is the watchword of high impact public speaking and presenting. That means taking full responsibility for every aspect of the presentation even if that means being assertive and sometimes pushing back.

The starting point to crafting a high impact presentation and public speaking success is to question everything. The mediocre presenter begins by opening their laptop and populating a template they have used before. A mindful presentation involves asking ourselves an exhaustive list of important questions to help us to prepare effectively.

Success in presenting and public speaking depends upon not only a strong opening but an equally strong close. Many presentations end with a lack of clarity and imagination. They often drift off like damp fireworks. Closing your presentation with impact is a must for every presenter.

Our most important task when presenting and public speaking is to connect with our audience. That all important connection begins the moment you stand to present and before you utter a word. Don't be in a rush to give your presentation and start speaking before you have made a momentary connection with yourself and your audience.

Like many things in life most people are looking for the hack. The hack is the short cut, easy way, magic pill that means they don't have to work hard to get the result they want. When it comes to high impact presenting and public speaking there are no hacks or short cuts. To craft and deliver a great presentation you have to put in the work. The good news is, if you're prepared to do the work the...

When you are presenting or face a public speaking challenge the few words really matter. Don't start your presentation by saying words such as 'look', listen, 'let's be clear'.

In the world of public speaking and presenting when the presenter asks if there are any questions and responds to a question with 'that's a good question, it's not true. If you find yourself presenting and say this to your audience they won't thank you for it.

Public speaking and presenting is difficult enough without the presenter trying to read the audience. If you expend to much energy trying to read your audience your presentation will be adversely affected.

Presentation and public speaking skills are key components of every business meeting. Every meeting is a presentation. Whether it's in a physical meeting room or through an online platform your presentation skills are always at play. Positioning yourself mentally to be in the right space in your mind is critical to presenting your thoughts and ideas effectively in any business meeting.

Public speaking and presentation skills success requires presenters to develop, stretch and challenge their voices to extend their vocal range. Presenting and speaking in a monotone voice without having warmed it up first will do a great deal of damage to your reputation and your audience's experience of your presentation. We need to warm up our voices.

Public speaking and presentation skills training isn't always easy to measure as a return on investment in pound notes. High impact presentation training is an investment to develop confidence, authority and personal impact. The results are always visible but not necessarily financially. At Mind Presenter we believe it is the most important skill that we all need to develop even if we are not form...

Public speaking and presenting has become even more of a challenge since the arrival of Covid-19. Social distancing has left professionals with no choice but to present and speak online. Virtual presenting has become the norm.

If you want to develop your public speaking skills or grow and excel as a presenter you have to be able to ask and answer two very important questions.

Every really good presenter and presentation will leave you with a clear image of what the future looks like when they have finished speaking.

A high impact presentation always includes stories. Exceptional presenters understand that the key to public speaking success revolves around their ability to tell short, relevant and compelling stories.

Crafting and delivering a high impact presentation is hard. Every presenter who has faced the challenge of public speak know that if it's not going to be hard then it's probably not worth doing.

Public speaking and presenting in business can be stressful and anxiety provoking for even the most experienced presenter. When you are presenting paying attention to your physiology, focus and language is the key to success.

When we are presenting or engaged in any form of public speaking we need to think, feel and behave like your favourite tour guide. Every presentation should be an experience, a journey which is mindfully crafted by the presenter.

Public speaking and high impact presenting is all about connect. If the presenter is in the room physically but not mentally and emotionally too their presentation will be uninspiring Truth 16 shares our belief that when presenting the most important thing you have to do is to be truly in the room.

When it comes to public speaking and presenting, movement is vitally important for every presenter. A presentation without movement lacks energy and visual stimulation.

Public speaking anxiety can be eased substantially by changing the way you perceive the opportunity. Seeing your presentation as a means of making a difference and connecting rather than performing is far more empowering for presenters.

Many presenters are understandably concerned about bad habits when presenting and called for public speaking. Before you craft your next presentation having some clarity on what bad habits really are and how they can affect a presentation will serve you well.