It is no secret that most of the population would rather be eaten by a shark than stand in front of a room to deliver a presentation. It’s funny because the thought of delivering a presentation is worse than the reality.

What do your audience or customers really want? This is the question speakers and businesses are constantly asking. It is not a clear-cut thing that you should be able to answer, but you can get close

Most people think communication is about what they want to say. They couldn’t be more wrong. Either they forgot the basics, or they were taught wrong in the first place.

Do you often find yourself in situations where it is hard to communicate? It feels like a challenge, it’s uncomfortable, and you are ready for the interaction to be over.

In today’s world, attention is the top currency. There is always somewhere else you can spend your time and attention. Instagram, TikTok, YouTube etc. All are rabbit holes you could spend hours and hours in.

Quiet confidence is underrated. In a world that often prioritizes and overvalues being loud, being quiet can be overlooked. Yet, it is a skill that can lead to remarkable influence.

You can use slides to make a pitch or presentation more engaging, but there is a tipping point. Learn the strategies to avoid boring your audience with PowerPoint

How many times have you spoken to somebody or posted some content online and it fell flat on its face? Zero engagement from your audience. They may as well have not been there in the first place. It isn’t your fault, but it’s not the fault of your audience either.

People don’t remember what you say, they remember how you made them feel. Conversations, presentations, interviews, social media content — this works for all of them.

In the early parts of my career I was labeled ‘a man of few words’. What was meant as a negative thing was actually my greatest strength.

I never meant to write a second book, not yet anyway. It was a happy accident that turned into another best seller.

You went into a presentation confident, it started well and then something happened. You all of a sudden didn’t feel confident anymore.

Do you want the same outcomes as last year? Or are you looking for something different? It's time to make progress on your speaking skills.

In its most basic form, public speaking is just a conversation. But how does that scale into a presentation? After all, they are different.

Writing a book feels like a mammoth task. Tens of thousands of words to write, and finding time in the margins to turn an idea into a publication.

‘Throwing yourself in the deep end’ is the advice you got in education and in work situations. Another variation of ‘just get on with it’. This is unhelpful advice.

Stress is a natural response to presenting, especially if you do not speak in public regularly or have found it overwhelming in the past. Learn the skills to change that

Don’t assume loud people are always great communicators. Don’t assume quiet people can’t communicate. It isn’t the case.

75% of the population has a fear of public speaking. Schools teach the wrong things about public speaking, adding to this scary statistic.

How do you go from 0 to 1 if you hate the thought of speaking in front of people? Learn 30 top tips from the best selling author of Effortless Public Speaking