by Maureen Steele | Apr 16, 2019 | Interpersonal Communication, Presentations And Public Speaking
When you can see your audience during a presentation, you can pay close attention to their non-verbal signals and gauge their reactions much more accurately than in a virtual presentation. In a teleconference call you know they are there but you cannot see their...
by Maureen Steele | Apr 16, 2019 | Presentations And Public Speaking
If you are a regular reader of our Training Box newsletters, you will need no convincing about how important it for the presenter to be sending out the right non-verbal signals in order to make a positive impression on the audience. Non-verbal signals of course are...
by Maureen Steele | Apr 16, 2019 | Communication For The Future, Mastering Workplace Challenges, Presentations And Public Speaking
Ask any group of regular teleconference presenters about the challenges of presenting with screen-share and a sound only connection to the listeners and they will all say pretty much the same things. Here is a sample of what they will tell you: It’s very hard to be...
by Maureen Steele | Nov 7, 2016 | Influencing Skills, Interpersonal Communication, Presentations And Public Speaking, Skills For Personal Business Success
In this 2009 video Sheryl Sandberg, American technology executive, activist, and author reflects on the importance of authentic communication when it comes to being successful. In her view (and we tend to agree), your expertise alone will not get you to where you want...
by Maureen Steele | Dec 1, 2015 | Presentations And Public Speaking
It’s no secret that the mind – how we think and approach things – has a critical impact on success. Here are our insider tips for developing the kind of attitude, approach and thinking that will help you to conquer your nerves when you have to deliver a presentation...
by Maureen Steele | Dec 1, 2015 | Presentations And Public Speaking
The fight or flight reaction kicks in when we feel nervous about a speaking or presentation challenge. Cortisol is released by the adrenal glands as part of this mechanism. Essentially, nature is providing us with the energy and power we need for fast or powerful...
