Audience Engagement
15 July 2026
Sometimes the words aren’t the problem. It’s the way we deliver them. Our tone, energy and body language can completely change how a message lands — even when the message itself is perfectly sensible.
3 June 2026
Many presenters start by listing their qualifications, experience and achievements. It seems logical. After all, don’t people need to know why you’re qualified to speak? Maybe. But your audience is usually far more interested in whether listening to you is
21 April 2026
This weekend, in an Irish pub, I watched a better performance than most boardrooms see all year. Here’s what most presenters get wrong- and what a karaoke queen gets right.
18 March 2026
When we feel intimidated speaking, most of us go one of two ways. We shrink. Or we puff up. I’ve done both. I would recommend a different approach
10 February 2026
When time is tight, most presenters make the same mistake. They try to squeeze everything in. This post explains why saying less is often the most effective move.
29 January 2026
Most report presentations fail not because the work is poor, but because the presentation is treated like a walkthrough of the document. If you want your recommendations to lead to action, the role of the presentation needs to change.
27 January 2026
Presenting effectively online is much harder than presenting in person. Why? Because your audience is multi-tasking. To deal with this build in regular moments to reset your audience’s attention
19 August 2025
Ever wanted to fast-forward the start of a presentation? You’re not alone. Here’s why many openings miss the mark — and how to start in a way that respects your audience’s time.
6 November 2024
Its hard to engage online audiences. IHere are four ways to become a more engaging and effective presenter online.
18 July 2024
When you are presenting to the board, it’s important that you’re focusing on the right thing. And that might not be what you think it is.
