Packdown is a good opportunity to prepare for your next event. It is a good idea to have packing lists and storage categories so you can pack down quickly and effectively. If you have a system where everyone is responsible for their own part of packdown then the whole thing happens much faster. Systems are […]
Summer holidays and business….
Summertime is traditionally the time when businesses pack up and go on holiday. But why does sometimes taking something as simple as a holiday actually cause stress? Because it means time away from the office and all your to-do lists. Greg and I are taking a late holiday this year to catch the end of […]
Using Public Speaking to Leverage your Consulting Business
What do you find yourself saying over and over (and over) to clients? Instead of delivering that information one-to-one why not deliver that information once to multiple clients at the same time at an event? Invite your clients to bring their guests They get to network with each other and make new contacts, and you […]
Opening Your Presentation Part 2 : Statistics and Humour
The Importance Of Passion In Selling
For me, the importance of passion in selling is probably the most powerful piece of advice I can give to new speakers. I always try to speak from the heart and connect with the audience in this heart-felt way. When I bring my heart into my speaking, it always follows that my sales increase. And […]
Presentation Skills: The Art of Public Speaking
Public speaking is full of people making basic mistakes. Luckily, you don’t have to be one of them! Now you’ve successfully ‘opened’ your presentation, here’s how to avoid the 3 biggest mistakes people make when they start getting into public speaking – and selling from stage. This article is a great refresher for both experienced […]