Continuing on my series of short videos lessons on becoming a great speaker, I address the question “How much should you practice your speech?“ Do you set aside time to practice the delivery of your speech? It can make a big difference. Please, use your webcam. (How to record yourself speaking on a Mac) My Video … Read more
How to make a video of yourself speaking on a Mac 1) Open Photobooth. The simplest way to find it on any mac is to go to the spotlight search bar in the top right of your screen and type “photo booth” and click on the Photo Booth listed under Applications. 2) Smile (optional, but … Read more
I have prepared a series of short videos for my IESE courses this year. This is a 3 minute video outlining the 4 ways that you can handle anxiety or performance nerves. (The video is here on my blog). I spoke about the 4 ways of handling anxiety in a previous post 4 ways to … Read more
I have prepared a series of short videos for my IESE courses this year. This is a 3 minute video outlining the 4 attitudes that an audience will have towards you as a speaker and how to approach each of these 4 types of audience. (The video is here on my blog). I wrote about … Read more
Life often delivers unexpected blows. How we deal with sudden shocks shapes our experience of life. How do you handle the negative shocks? You lose a treasured item. How does it affect you? You are out driving… you have a flat tire. How does it affect you? You are waiting for a train… and it … Read more
The nice people at Virgin Media Pioneers asked me for some thoughts (in video) on the need for entrepreneurs to be confident, or at least appear confident. “Authority is 20% given, 80% taken” Peter Ueberoth. Your confidence is a big part in getting others to treat you as a leader, to accept you as an authority. … Read more
I have prepared a series of short videos for my IESE courses this year. This is a 3 minute video describing Aristotle’s Rhetorical Triad, the 3 pillars of persuasion. You need to connect with an audience on each of these three levels if you wish to move them to action. (The video is here on … Read more
I have prepared a series of short videos for my IESE courses this year. This is a 3 minute video describing the 4 steps to great speaking. (The video is here on my blog). 4 Steps to Great Speaking This video is inspired by Jim Rohn and his approach to speaking well. I wrote a … Read more
I have prepared a series of short videos for my IESE courses this year. This is a 3 minute video describing the 5 aspects of a powerful speaking voice. A powerful voice will transmit authority to your audience and allow them to engage with you as a credible leader. The five aspects of a … Read more
I wrote about letting go of my iphone and blackberry over the summer, I think that the best way to find energy is to be present here and now and switch off my constant running, sprinting towards the future. Here is Scott Stratten telling this story in a much more powerful and personal way on … Read more