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
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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 >
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 >
“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 >