Presentation Skills for Professionals: How to Create Engaging Presentations with Real Substance Strong presentation skills for professionals are not about entertainment without substance. Yet, when professionals give an engaging presentation that is clear and easy to follow, it is sometimes perceived as superficial or “too American”. Especially in a professional context, credibility is often wrongly……… Lees verder >
“Mastering the Waves: Unleashing Speed, Skill, and Joy with a Pro Surf Mentor”
“Mastering the Waves: Unleashing Speed, Skill, and Joy with a Pro Surf Mentor” There I was surfing the Thagazout waves of Morocco. Effortlessly, balancing my board, taking in the exhilarating feeling of riding the waves. Moving with the waves under me. The bay that we were surfing in was enclosed by huge rocks. I felt……… Lees verder >
Presentation Skills for Expat Professionals: How to Stay Focused, Confident and On Track When Presenting
Presentation Skills for Expat Professionals: How to Stay Focused, Confident and On Track When Presenting Strong presentation skills are essential for expat professionals, yet many struggle to stay focused and on track when presenting in an international work environment. In my presentation skills trainings for expat professionals, participants often share that they lose their structure,……… Lees verder >
Presentation Skills for Expats: Why Unconstructive Feedback Shouldn’t Undermine Your Confidence
Presentation Skills for Expats: Why Unconstructive Feedback Shouldn’t Undermine Your Confidence Strong presentation skills are essential for expats and international professionals, yet many struggle with how much they should adapt to their audience without losing their own style. In my work with expat professionals and PhD candidates, I often see how unconstructive or highly subjective……… Lees verder >
Becoming a charismatic speaker.
Charismatisch presenteren: hoe vergroot je je charisma als spreker? Charismatisch presenteren is geen aangeboren talent, maar een vaardigheid die je kunt ontwikkelen. Toch denken veel professionals dat charisma tijdens een presentatie is voorbehouden aan een select groepje mensen met “magie”. Mensen bij wie je uren kunt luisteren en die moeiteloos verbinding maken met hun publiek.……… Lees verder >
BECOMING a Charismatic Speaker: How Presence and Preparation Transform Your Presentation Skills
BECOMING a Charismatic Speaker: How Presence and Preparation Transform Your Presentation Skills Many professionals believe that being a charismatic speaker is something you are simply born with. Some people seem to have that natural magnetism: audiences listen effortlessly, feel connected and want to engage. But is charisma really reserved for the happy few? Based on……… Lees verder >
Presentation Skills for Professionals: How to Combine Deep Expertise with Clear Impact
Presentation Skills for Professionals: How to Combine Deep Expertise with Clear Impact Presentation skills for professionals are not about talent or being an extravert.Many highly educated professionals with deep expertise struggle to present their knowledge clearly, confidently and with impact. Not because they lack intelligence, but because they were never taught how to prepare and……… Lees verder >
The paradox of excellent presenting. Can you solve it?
The paradox of excellent presenting. Can you solve it? Presentation skills for professionals are often misunderstood.Many highly educated professionals believe that excellent presenting requires talent or an extravert personality. After more than ten years of working closely with professionals who have deep expertise, I know this is not true. The real challenge is not intelligence……… Lees verder >
Presentation Skills for Professionals: The Power of Practicing in Front of a Mirror
Presentation Skills for Professionals: The Power of Practicing in Front of a Mirror. Presentation skills for professionals do not improve by reading slides or thinking harder about content. They improve by practicing out loud. In my presentation skills trainings, I repeatedly see how highly educated professionals struggle at first — and how quickly their presenting……… Lees verder >
Presentatievaardigheden verbeteren: waarom hardop oefenen onmisbaar is
Presentatievaardigheden verbeteren: waarom hardop oefenen onmisbaar is. Kijk het beest in de bek. Presentatievaardigheden verbeteren vraagt meer dan goede slides of inhoudelijke kennis. Toch vermijden veel professionals het meest effectieve hulpmiddel om beter te presenteren: hardop oefenen. Oefenen door jezelf te horen en te zien kan confronterend zijn, maar het is essentieel om je presentatie……… Lees verder >