How do you compensate your presentation nerves as an Expat or Dutch professional? Did you know we all compensate our presentation nerves one way or another when we present? This is normal and part of the deal. However, it can be helpful to become more conscious of what we are inclined to do and what……… Lees verder >

How do you make sure your audience remains tuned in? How can you easily keep them on board? Discover the biggest pitfall I see time and again why audiences tune out and what you can do to remedy it. Good luck with riding your waves ! Mabel

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The Juggling Act: Unveiling the presentation pitfalls of Highly Educated Expats and Dutch Professionals. Back in the days (2008), when I started to train “Presentation Skills” for highly educated professionals, in this case PhD. Students at the Maastricht University. I was sometimes taken aback by the poor quality. I expected these students to be rather……… Lees verder >

For all Expats and Dutch Professionals: Let your presentation run like clockwork! Summer school. “Oiling the cogs, so that they work smoothly together”. This is in essence what I do as a presentation skills trainer for highly educated Expats and Dutch professionals. If they all work smoothly together, the clock strikes. Deep and clear. You……… Lees verder >

From misleading information to true development. Last week I did a poll, with the following question:  what is your biggest challenge when giving a presentation? As you can see “presenting clearly and engagingly” is the biggest challenge for most people, while “preparing effectively” in on the last place. Although this is a truly small poll,……… Lees verder >