How a Bold Decision led to my journey as a Presentation Skills Teacher. On one particular night in 2008 I was twisting and turning in my bed. Thousands of questions popped up in my mind. How could I have put myself in this postion? What will happen tomorrow? Will I fail desperately? Not knowing back……… Lees verder >
4 steps to become a Master (Chef) Presenter
“Whisking Up Excellence: how Julia Child’s Approach Applies to mastering Presentation Skills as an Expat and Dutch professional” Take a chance, be bold, get help, persevere, and do not take yourself too seriously. This is the message that I got from watching the lovely HBO series “Julia”. A biopic of the life of the famous……… Lees verder >
How to become more fluent when you present?
How to fix it, when your speaking is not fluent and rusty as an Expat or Dutch professional? Soon it will be autumn, having to get on your bike when it is windy and wet. After a while, at least if you keep your bike outside as I do, you’ll discover that your chain will……… Lees verder >
From Online Dating to Fearless Presenting: Unlocking Your Full Potential
From Online Dating to Fearless Presenting: Unlocking Your Full Potential My oh my, how nervous I was. My hands sweating, they never sweat! My throat extremely dry, which it never is. My feet not wanting to start moving, whereas moving is my middle name. What was happening here? Was I about to give a presentation?……… Lees verder >
These are the 5 steps of a persuasive talk.
These are the 5 steps of a persuasive talk. Want to quickly convince your audience as an Expat or Dutch professional? Find the 5 steps to successfully give a persuasive talk down below. Each step has its own challenge . Because, how to quickly, concretely yet concisely describe the situation, so that it is Christal……… Lees verder >
Manage Your Presentation Nerves: Tips for Expats and Dutch Professionals
Manage Your Presentation Nerves: Tips for Expats and Dutch Professionals 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 the effect of……… Lees verder >
Surf the waves as an Expat or Dutch Professional and easily KEEP your audience TUNED IN when presenting.
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
…...... Lees verder >How Highly Educated Professionals Can Improve Their Presentation Skills
How Highly Educated Professionals Can Improve Their Presentation Skills. When I started training presentation skills for professionals, I was often surprised by how many highly educated expats and Dutch professionals struggled to connect with their audience. Being an expert in your field doesn’t automatically mean you can present your ideas effectively. In this blog, we……… Lees verder >
Presentation Skills Training for Expats and Dutch Professionals: Let Your Presentation Run Like Clockwork
Presentation Skills Training for Expats and Dutch Professionals: Let Your Presentation Run Like Clockwork Strong presentation skills are essential for expats and Dutch professionals who want their knowledge to land, connect, and create impact.As a presentation skills trainer for highly educated professionals, I help speakers make all the parts of their presentation work smoothly together……… Lees verder >
What I think this poll is telling us.
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 >