Storytelling techniques for speakers
What do I mean by ‘story’? The word ‘story’ gets used in different ways, in different media. If we take it right back to a dictionary definition it can be:…
3 Things speakers can learn from ‘The Art of Gathering’ by Priya Parker
As I write this it’s May 2020 and the conference landscape has shifted to virtual, with varying degrees of success. I’ve been recommending ‘The Art of Gathering’ to speakers and…
DOT 3 (Do One Thing)
A prompt to you, lovely speaker, to work on your verbal speaker bio. Super important!
A way to mark progress on your speaker projects
This month I am sharing a tool that I use with awesome speakers who are struggling with focus, overwhelm or procrastination. It’s great for visually marking our commitment and progress,…
3 Questions to ask yourself before presenting virtually
As I write this it’s April 2020, and I’ve spent the last few weeks both presenting virtually myself and training other speakers to do the same. I’ve seen plenty of…