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How to start strong and speak with confidence—even when you're nervous TLDR Nerves before a presentation are completely normal—even for experienced presenters. One big thing that helps is having a reliable structure so you always know exactly how to start. In this...
How to listen so people feel heard—and ask questions so you actually understand TLDR Miscommunication at work costs more than most of us realize—in wasted time, missed deadlines, and unnecessary stress. The good news? Two skills can transform this: listening with...
For a long time, I’ve advised against using a script for presentations—whether you’re on stage or in a meeting room. Why? Because when we rely on a script (memorized or written), we tend to focus on that instead of on the audience. And when we focus on the...
Last Saturday, the final session of the Women’s Presentation Essentials program was intense. My co-coach (Heather) and I intentionally pushed the participants.Each participant had just 10 minutes to create an entirely new presentation.They had to deliver...
Last week, I had the privilege of leading a 1-day workshop for female leaders at a stunning offsite in Hokkaido—Niki Hills Winery (highly recommend a visit!).The day before, I was treated to a winery tour and tasting. But the most memorable part? Seeing...
Have you ever given a presentation that didn’t go as planned? Maybe you had problems with the slides, your mind went blank, or something else threw you off? If so, you’re not alone. Even experienced speakers face challenges—and I certainly did during my...
Have you ever had an ice bath?I took the plunge on a recent family holiday to Thailand.This is something I thought I’d never do. I thought people who did it were mad. Even though I’d heard the benefits of improved circulation and sleep, reduced inflammation and...
Do you sometimes find networking events tiring or a bit intimidating? What if you could have a positive impact without expending a lot of energy? The other day, I attended an event. But I’d just recovered from being ill, so I didn’t feel like bouncing around the room...
“I get so nervous giving presentations.” Many clients tell me this when we start working together. And my response is usually, “Good. That means you’re a normal human being.” Why it's normal to be nervous As human beings, from primitive times, we needed to be part of...
If you use presentation slides in your work, how much time do you spend creating them? How confident are you that they convey your message clearly? How engaging and persuasive are your slides? Since my early days as a “communication specialist” with McKinsey Japan,...
Have you been in a presentation where the speaker is using a laser pointer? This could be in person or online. You see that little red dot shakily attempting to underline a phrase, whizzing from one side of the screen to the other, and even twirling in circles. Have...
If you’re like many busy business professionals, you’re rushing to finish your presentation slides at the last minute and definitely don’t have time to practice your delivery. Sound familiar? Here’s the problem… Your slides may be logical, comprehensive, and...