Tag Archives: presentation skills

“I never prepare for presentations, I just wing it.”

May 24, 2010 – 8:09 am

Paula Jones discusses the importance of preparing before your presentation.

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How NOT to be David Brent when presenting!

May 20, 2010 – 8:13 am

Do you add in a joke when presenting and risk appearing like David Brent? Or do you play it straight? Paula Jones discusses this knotty problem.

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9 classic mistakes guest speakers make

March 24, 2010 – 8:22 am

Getting the opportunity to speak at a networking group or conference is a fantastic way to improve your profile. However, most speakers make classic mistakes which limit their impact and effectiveness.

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How to deliver an after dinner speech which gets you invited back again

February 24, 2010 – 8:12 am

Many people fall into the trap of thinking that an after dinner speech is just the same as giving any old presentation. Wrong. An after dinner speech – similar to a best man’s speech – has its own set of rules. Know and work to these rules, and you will be asked back, get these rules wrong, don’t expect to generate any opportunities from your evenings exertions.

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Are you winning enough pitches?

August 12, 2009 – 6:18 pm

What’s your pitch conversion rate? How many are you losing? 11 top tips to help your and your business win more work.

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