Hoe je de “sweet spot” vindt tussen controle en flexibiliteit Ben jij geneigd om alles te controleren, of neem je juist een laissez-faire houding aan, als je je gaat voorbereiden voor een presentatie? De perfectionist is geneigd om te “overcontroleren” en in de hoogste versnelling te gaan om alles perfect te krijgen. De “het komt wel goed”……… Lees verder >
How to Let Go of Too Much Control When You Present
In my last newsletter, I wrote about our tendency to overcontrol when we present. This often shows up as memorizing our presentation word for word or cramming far too much information into our presentation and our slides. And this is completely normal. We all do it. When something really matters to us, our instinct is……… Lees verder >
Presentation Skills for Professionals: From Fear to Freedom
What drives your presentations — fear or freedom? Not the fear you talk about openly. But the subtle one underneath: What if it’s too simple?What if I’m not taken seriously? I notice with highly educated professionals that they often want to do too much. Include too much information in presentations. Strive to be absolutely complete……… Lees verder >
How to Use Metaphors in Presentations
How to Use Metaphors in Presentations A simple moment that changed the room A while back, someone in my class started a presentation in a way I still remember. He started by describing the background of his research—big challenges we all recognize: climate change, inequality, health crises—and the growing need for collaboration across sectors. So……… Lees verder >
Storytelling in Presentations: Beyond Beginning, Middle, End”
Storytelling in Presentations: Beyond Beginning, Middle, End” Use a beginning, middle and ending. Was one of the 4 tips to create a story structure in your presentation in my last blog. In this blog, we explore storytelling in presentations beyond the simple beginning, middle, and end structure. Analytical storytelling helps you to engage your audience from……… Lees verder >
Taming Presentation Nerves with a Simple Breathing Tool
Taming Presentation Nerves with a Simple Breathing Tool Presentation nerves are something I see almost daily in my work. While many people wish those nerves would just disappear, it’s important to remember they play a valuable role: helping you stay focused, alert, and ready. The goal isn’t to eliminate nerves, but to tame them. There are……… 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 >
Presentation Skills for Professionals: How to Create Engaging Presentations with Real Substance
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 >