Delivery that Connects

Relax

Relax I said. Relax!

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.
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If your presentation bores you, it will bore your audience too

10 June 2026
Your content may be strong and the slides may be polished, but if you are bored by your presentation – your audience will feel it. Here’s why reconnecting with your purpose matters more than trying to look confident.
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What a karaoke queen can teach us about presenting

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.
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Should you sit or stand when you present?

15 April 2026
Most people sit when they present. It feels easier. More natural. But it often makes it harder for your audience to listen, stay engaged, and remember what you’ve said. Here’s why standing makes a difference—and how to make it feel
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When your voice shakes

27 February 2026
A shaky voice isn’t the real problem. What we do with it is. When nerves show up mid-presentation, it’s easy to panic and disappear into your head. But there’s a calmer, more effective way to handle it.
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When your presentation is running late

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.
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Its not helpful to think of presentations as performances

10 December 2025
A lot of public speaking advice is written for the stage, not the boardroom. But they are different environments. So we need to think about them differently.
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When the confident speaker suddenly becomes nervous

23 October 2025
What happens when confident speakers suddenly start feeling nervous – and what to do about it.
Jane Sheffield making eye connection

Eye Contact Is Not Enough

28 July 2025
Focusing on making eye contact when you present, is not enough. Instead focus on eye connection. Read on for how to do this.
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But what do I do with my hands?

26 February 2025
Figuring out what to do with your hands while presenting can feel weird. Standing in front of a room full of people, all eyes on you, is hardly a natural or comfortable situation. And suddenly, those hands you’ve been using

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