The Agile Speaker

'Death By PowerPoint'. We've all experienced it. In Episode 4, Maryanne talks about the rules of using visual aids. She discusses the pitfalls and suggests ways to use fewer VAs but make them work for you to support your message and control the attention of your audience. If you found this episode useful, please like, share and subscribe! Even better, why not write a short review to...

In Episode 3, Maryanne addresses the science behind the art of speaking. She touches on common pitfalls and how to avoid them and explains how researching your audience, your competition and even your surroundings can empower you and ultimately make you a more agile speaker. If you found this episode useful, please like, share and subscribe! Even better, why not write a short review to help us spr...

What is your 'model of excellence' and how can you achieve it? In this episode, Maryanne discusses the elements you need to consider to ensure that your delivery is authentic and engaging. What is the science behind pace? How can silence draw in your audience? How does adrenaline affect your delivery? How much eye contact should you use? How can you keep your audience on board? Maryanne...

Public speaking, presenting and pitching are usually considered stressful and uncomfortable situations whether you are presenting for the first time or have experience. There are so many unknowns… or are there ?  Communication expert Maryanne Johnston believes that presenting confidently and naturally is a science that anyone can learn and indeed become agile with. She shares tips and techniques o...