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 >

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 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. 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 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 >

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 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 Consultants: How to Present Like a McKinsey Consultant Strong presentation skills for consultants are not about beautiful slides — they are about making complex information easy to understand. When consultants present, they often face an additional challenge: large amounts of data, limited time, and an audience that expects clarity and direction. In……… Lees verder >

How to end a persuasive presentation: the final step that makes impact. Time: 20 minutes Goal: become a super sharp persuasive speaker.|Step 5. Knowing how to end a persuasive presentation is just as important as starting strong. Many professionals lose impact in the final moments of their talk by repeating arguments instead of reinforcing the……… Lees verder >