Let’s start at the beginning – those valuable first few minutes on stage. Full of nerves you stand in front of a sea of faces… So, how do you open your presentation and get your audience’s participation from the word go? Ask a broad question that people are most likely to answer yes to. Then […]
Leadership: The Ten Major Causes of Failure
Last week we looked at 10 great leadership styles to model. In the 2nd of this 2-part series, we’re focussing on the 10 major causes of leadership failure. Read these to avoid the pitfalls! Disorganisation of DetailsNo leader is ever ‘too busy’ to do anything. When you admit you are too busy, you show up […]
Training Your Audience: The Game of “Simon Says”
Leadership shows up in all areas of business and especially so from stage. In fact, to be on stage, you really do need to possess strong leadership skills. How else will you get your audience to respond to you and buy from you if you don’t show leadership? You must let your audience know that […]
Love Your Crew
Your crew are your support team. You must have a crew who believe in what you are speaking about and who back you up. They are the guys behind the scenes who make everything possible. Love them and look after them and they will look after you.
Message to Market Match
Market trends necessitate us always staying on top of what your audience wants – at all times during the year. It’s all about matching your audience to your market. What you are delivering must match up to the people in your audience If they’re not your target market – you won’t sell It is possible […]
Stand Still! A Simple and Powerful way to Re-Centre Yourself
Stand Still There is nothing worse than a speaker who dithers and wanders aimlessly about the stage Standing still makes you feel more grounded… …which gives you more confidence… …which helps you to earn more money Be Strong, and Calm, and Centered. It makes you audience feel more comfortable with you.