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 >
Tips for presenters
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……… Lees verder >
How do you compensate your presentation nerves as an Expat or Dutch professional?
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 >
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 >The Juggling Act: Unveiling the presentation pitfalls of Highly Educated Expats and Dutch Professionals.
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.
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 >
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 >
Beyond the Stereotype: Unleashing the Potential of Entertaining Presentations with Real Substance”
Beyond the Stereotype: Unleashing the Potential of Entertaining Presentations with Real Substance” When we see a presenter with a smooth presentation performance. A presentation that is not dense with information, we (Dutchies) sometimes tend to distrust the speaker. It is too superficial, not professional, and thereby not credible. It is a bit American. Sorry, Americans……… 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 >
“Presenting with Confidence: How Expat Professionals Can Stay on Track and stay focused with the right Preparation and a Positive Mindset”
“Presenting with Confidence: How Expat Professionals Can Stay on Track and stay focused with the right Preparation and a Positive Mindset” Many participants in my courses have the experience that when they present, they tend to deviate from their plan or lose track. They meander to parts that are maybe linked to their idea or……… Lees verder >
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