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Presentation skills, Tools and techniques

To script or not to script – how do you write your speeches?

Hari Patience-Davies considers the pros and cons of scripted prose when it come to speechwriting. Continue reading “To script or not to script – how do you write your speeches?” →

10 November 20219 November 2021planning a speech, Presentation advice, presentations, PresentingLeave a comment
Presentation skills

Finding the perfect dresses for Zoom

Hari Patience-Davies shares how a wardrobe challenge changed her work uniform. Continue reading “Finding the perfect dresses for Zoom” →

3 November 202127 October 2021clothing, virtual presentation tips, what to wear, Wool&Leave a comment
Presentation skills, Tools and techniques

Don’t introduce yourself – and other great advice from Jeff Gothelf

Discover five great presentation tips from an Agile expert. Continue reading “Don’t introduce yourself – and other great advice from Jeff Gothelf” →

27 October 202127 October 2021Jeff Gothelf, Presentation advice, TwitterLeave a comment
Presentation skills, Tools and techniques

How to filter out filler words

Hari Patience-Davies shares how to stop using filler words like “er,” “ah” and “so.” Continue reading “How to filter out filler words” →

20 October 20217 October 2021Filler words, public speaking, vocal deliveryLeave a comment
Presentation skills, Tools and techniques

How to be your own audience

When developing your presenting and public speaking skills, it helps to get feedback on your performance, but how can you do that when practising alone…? Continue reading “How to be your own audience” →

13 October 202113 October 2021audience, practise, presentations, public speaking, vocal deliveryLeave a comment
Presentation skills, Tools and techniques

PDC’s Autumn 2021 reading list

Hari Patience-Davies shares her choices for an Autumn 2021 reading list. Three new books with something interesting to say about communications and storytelling. Continue reading “PDC’s Autumn 2021 reading list” →

6 October 20214 October 2021book recs, reading list, resourcesLeave a comment
Presentation skills, Tools and techniques

Four ways to get people to turn their webcams on

Hari Patience-Davies shares four ways to get people to turn on their cameras and be more comfortable on screen. Continue reading “Four ways to get people to turn their webcams on” →

11 August 20219 August 2021virtual presentation tips, webcamsLeave a comment
Presentation skills, Tools and techniques

Three body language dos and don’ts for virtual calls

Hari Patience-Davies offers six easy body language hacks – three dos and three don’ts for virtual calls. Continue reading “Three body language dos and don’ts for virtual calls” →

28 July 202126 July 2021body language, dos and don'ts, posture, virtual presentation tipsLeave a comment
Presentation skills, Tools and techniques

Ditch the deck – three great supporting materials that aren’t PowerPoint

Hari Patience-Davies shares three ways of engaging and sharing information with an audience that aren’t a PowerPoint deck. Continue reading “Ditch the deck – three great supporting materials that aren’t PowerPoint” →

14 July 202114 July 2021PowerPointLeave a comment
Presentation skills, Tools and techniques

Glennon Doyle’s speech practice – how to use recordings to practice your speech

Activist and author Glennon Doyle revealed how she practices her speeches in a recent episode of Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel, a podcast from Linkedin, and it’s genuinely fascinating. Continue reading “Glennon Doyle’s speech practice – how to use recordings to practice your speech” →

7 July 20216 July 2021delivery techniques, Glennon Doyle, Jessi Hempel, podcast, practical advice, vocal skillsLeave a comment

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