I could call this 'Communication Lessons from a wise old Greek'. Aristotle’s  ‘Rhetorical Triangle‘ (ethos pathos logos)  is  well known...

Information reveals and clarifies options. Persuasion is about choosing among options. To be persuasive you have to convince and...

The spoken word and the written word are different, and the key to success  for speakers is being good to listen to.  A speech is an oral...

Multi Modal presentations can be a disiaster unless you have a good understanding of how the elements work together. A theory ...

What happens if you want to interest  your listeners in something unfamiliar – a  new idea, technique, or approach to something, which...

Reciting poetry, along with pretty well all training in reading aloud, has disappeared from the modern classroom. And I think we’re the...

To be an effective communicator, you have to be a good listener first. Take these key concepts on board: • Attending: This means showing...

To be good presenter you do need to tell good stories. So here is how to start developing those skills. Master them  – and you will bore...

Speakers need to be authentic. Poorly chosen gestures are a sure way to undermine that. As the researchers say: ‘While a hand gesture can...

Making best use of your voice is important. Let’s look now at how  it actually  works. Your voice is part of your anatomy, so we’re going...

Notice I avoid saying ‘write the script’. The spoken word and the written word are different, and this presents a trap for speakers. The...

Mics come in several types. The first clips to your lapel or collar. It has a battery pack, which you wear at your waistband, A lapel...

I am limited in my experience  of  financial institutions, and Mr Banks in Mary Poppins is  the only person I know of from the Bank of...

The way you assemble  your material is crucial for making the right impact. There are some basic components which any essay or ...

As moderator  your job is to get things to sparkle. You set the agenda, the questions, and the pace. You are the manager, the referee,...

About 2300 years ago, Aristotle wrote down the secrets to being a powerful speaker. These same secrets have formed the basis for nearly...

When do public speakers and presenters  need to get mad? Well…. If you are involved in a cause, or you’re an activist, a politician, or...

How do you close in a way that makes them feel galvanised, reinforces your message and makes you memorable?  Not by shuffling and...

Like any speaking situation the key to success is preparation. Anxiety subsides when you know what to do. Answering interview questions...

Interest in outstanding performers doesn’t fade with their fame, it  endures.  The community remains interested because they are...