Smart and simple tips and techniques to help you be a better speaker... whether for L&D or HR professionals, freelance trainers or conference speakers.
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Interview with a New Speaker... Denise Ferguson (00:34:55)
A new approach for this episode. I speak with Denise about her ideas to be a speaker and how she feels running a seminar may help her business. This episode is ideal for anyone who may be considering ...
How to be a more confident public speaker (00:19:29)
Confidence. You have it... or you don’t... and one thing most new speakers lack is confidence in their presentation skills. In this episode Graham talks about confidence and gives you a powerful proce...
How to introduce credibility to your conference or presentation. (00:17:34)
If you are younger, older, dressed differently, have an alternative viewpoint or in any way “challenge” your audience (all of which is fine, by the way) you may need to consider your credibility for y...
How to use video to rehearse your presentation. (00:15:12)
Episode 30 !!! Many will avoid this episode of Be A Better Speaker because Graham David is talking about rehearsing.... and most presenters do NOT like to rehearse! But, if you want to improve you ha...
How to advertise on Social Media as a speaker. (00:15:04)
Too many “wannabe” speakers record average and worse videos to advertise their self belief that they are professional speakers. Start making better videos and putting your name out to people who may w...
What to do if you have to “follow” a great speaker on stage, (00:14:19)
Many people would rather follow a poor speaker, than a great one, reasoning that they won’t look so bad in comparison. This episode will help you whether you follow good, bad or indifferent speakers a...
Why are you presenting? (00:16:18)
Most new speakers start with what they want to say and then start messing about with content and with their PowerPoint slides. Expert Speaker Graham David suggests you start instead with “Why” are you...
Is it bad to “stand out” when presenting? (00:15:45)
Many people like the idea of being a better presenter, but don’t want to stand out! The fear of colleagues giving us their views on our presentation often holds us back from presenting how we want to.
What should your conference speech focus on? (00:20:55)
If you have seen conference speeches that seem to have endless amounts of ideas you probably also noticed that you couldn’t recall much of the detail after. This episode will help you to understand wh...
How to stop your presentation. (00:21:20)
How to stop is simple right? Just stop speaking?? Well.. not quite. Too many speakers have not planned how they will finish their “big speech” which is why you see speakers sabotage their own efforts ...
How to make your presentation more engaging . (00:20:01)
The Holy Grail for many... how to make a presentation more engaging. It’s actually quite simple if you take on board the simple and actionable ideas in this episode.
How to start your conference speech. (00:17:44)
You may not know, but the first few minutes of your speech are when your audience is most likely to be able to retain and recall what you tell them. It is this “golden window” that you can use to real...
Ditch PowerPoint and be a better Public Speaker (00:15:50)
What would happen if you started to present and speak without using slides? An impassioned plea from Graham David
Using humour in conference speeches. (00:20:27)
Should you try to be funny? Even if you aren’t? What if no one laughs? What if someone is offended? What if people think you are just a joke and they no longer listen to what you have to say? This ep...
How to move (or stand still) when presenting at conference! (00:17:11)
Should you stand still? Walk about? Use key areas on the stage? Use the podium? This episode answers your questions about how to use movement to improve your conference presentation.
How to compel your audience to want to ask you questions . (00:15:15)
Simple and powerful. This one technique will replace your “Any Questions?” ... normally met with silence, and will instead almost “force” your audience to want to ask questions
Dealing with Difficult Audience Members (00:14:51)
Many new speakers dread the apparent hostility of some people in the audience. Should you challenge them? Have a quiet word? Should you try and joke your way out of it?
Storytelling II ... Some basics to begin to use stories in your presentation. (00:17:35)
Assuming you understand why you should make use of stories in your meetings and briefings, this episode offers some guidance for how to actually get started.
Why interrupting your own presentation can be the best thing you can do! (00:16:56)
An episode all about Pattern Interrupt. Learn the how and why and what for interrupting your own presentation style to see greater levels of engagement from your audience.
Making presentation mistakes for fun and profit! (00:19:34)
Ever made a mistake during a speech? Of course you have! Ever seen another speak flip the wrong slide, or have a major wardrobe malfunction? I bet you have. But.. have you ever considered DELIBERATELY...
Do you sabotage your own presentation by “upstaging” yourself? This episode will help you! (00:16:16)
Ever noticed how some speakers keep saying the same phrases? Corporate phrases like “you guys” or “working in silos” or “low hanging fruit”? Guess what.. those phrases are what you notice INSTEAD of t...
Interview with John Cassidy Rice NLP Master Trainer and Practitioner. (00:33:03)
A fascinating conversation with John who despite speaking on conference stages all over the world, working with hundreds of client organisations and thousands of delegates describes himself as “not a ...
What to wear and how to present yourself when speaking on stage. (00:17:15)
Graham David talks through your overall “style” when speaking at a conference. He illustrates some considerations when thinking about what to wear and what is your intention. There are some key points...
When speaking, is it WHAT you say, or HOW you say it? (00:20:50)
The eternal question! What you say or how you say it? How do you find an authentic voice when speaking in public and what can you do to set your sights high enough to help you to be the best speaker y...
Using your voice to Be a Better Speaker (00:18:48)
You don’t need to have the perfect voice to be a more commanding speaker. In fact Graham David argues that your accent and your voice are fine just as they are. Instead he highlights some quick wins t...
