April 27, 2011
I’ve set myself another challenge – to find the toughest public speaking gig ever. For the purposes of this challenge, tough will equal ‘the most technically […]
April 19, 2011
This afternoon I ran a training workshop focusing on blogging and blogging strategy. The session was three hours long, and I was keen to break up […]
March 23, 2011
“Tonight the audience is examining me. Normally they’re just examining my subject matter…and that’s why this evening I am nervous.” I overheard this line being whispered […]
March 9, 2011
I watched a speaker go through the motions last week…and it showed. Speaking with passion is good. Speaking without passion is bad. Your audience can tell […]
March 4, 2011
At the very heart of communicating to an audience is the objective to get your message across clearly and in the most effective manner. So next […]
February 23, 2011
Ok, so I went along to my first open mic night on Monday and after ten pretty reasonable musical acts (and a questionable 70 year old […]
February 20, 2011
I’ve spent this afternoon watching strangers attempt stand up routines on YouTube, looking to identify the elements of successful stand up comedy at open mic nights. […]
February 9, 2011
I’m currently sat near Heathrow airport watching the planes come in over ahead. I’m estimating it’s one every 45 seconds, if not more. As a person […]
February 3, 2011
It’s the reason why a parent that tells their child off and explains why what the child has done is wrong will have a more obedient […]
