by Maureen Steele | Oct 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
Audiences often have unspoken questions in their minds and become frustrated if the speaker neglects to answer them. You don’t have to be a mind-reader to make a calculated guess at these questions and build in the responses without waiting to be asked: Unspoken...
by support | Oct 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
The best defence against disturbances, interruptions and objections is a clear, concise presentation or talk that holds the attention of the audience by meeting their needs and interests. However, as we all know, even well-laid plans do not always work out – people...
by support | Oct 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
As you practise and gain experience as a speaker and presenter, your confidence in your ability to do a good job in delivering your material will grow. However, even those with a lot of experience often feel unsure about how to prepare for questions and worry about...
by support | Oct 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
“Talk to people about themselves and they’ll listen for hours.” Benjamin Disraeli, 1804 -1888, British Prime Minister All too often, presenters and speakers become caught up in their own story and fail to find common ground with their audiences. This leaves listeners...
