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NOVEMBER 2010

IN THIS ISSUE

Siimon Reynolds’ tips for business presentersAre you a Lassie or Pitbull?PowerPoint TipsSummer Style TipsMake your Q&A sessions sizzle! The STRONG closePublic Speaking Tips for Parents

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Michelle’sUpdate

Welcome to the third issue of How to Present! A magazine designed to give you tips and techniques for presenting your ideas in business.

We have a bumper third edition which I’m sure you will enjoy.

Siimon Reynolds is someone I deeply admire - so imagine my excitement when he said ʻyes!ʼ to being one of the featured speakers in my new How to Present - Presentation Skills Tips from the Masters CD. Iʼve included some of the interview I did with him for that series here for you. When you read his wisdom you may be reminded that often we know what to do to be engaging, influential presenters, yet we just get slack and forget to do it. Siimon will refocus you on the basics.

Weʼve also included some tips on how to build rapport with people from my great friend, International Speaker Kirsty Spraggon and a health tip for Peak Performance from my mate, former AFL player and International Speaker Mark Bunn.

Plus, people are always telling me how nervous they are when it comes to the Q&A section of their presentations, so this month Iʼve given you some tips for Answering Questions.

Plus I have provided the definite guide to how to close your presentations with strength and influence so that your audience changes their behaviour - after all, isnʼt that why we present?

Plus, we also have our regulars including Parents Corner for parents to help their children present with confidence, as well as voice tips, how to control your presentation, and a Special Style Tips Feature from Style Guru Elena Reed - so you look your best in business throughout Summer!

So grab yourself a ʼcuppaʼ, put your feet up and have a read! And most importantly, make sure you put the invaluable advice into immediate action so you see some fast results. And if youʼve enjoyed the magazine yourself, please forward it to a friend or click the “like it” button on the magazine pages. Happy Presenting!

Who is Michelle Bowden?

Michelle is an expert in influential presentation skills in business. Michelle has run her 2-day Influential Presentation Skills program over 550 with many thousands of people and sheʼs been nominated in both 2009 and 2010 for Educator of the Year. Michelle is one of only 25 Australian females who is a Certified Speaking Professional - the highest designations for speakers in the world. For a list of Michelle clients please go to: www.howtopresent.com.au

DIARYDATES

INFLUENTIAL PRESENTATION SKILLS(2-day Public Program)

Join Michelle at her next public program IN SYDNEY on:

• November 16-17• December 1-2

Join Michelle at her next public program IN MELBOURNE on:

February 8-9, 2011For details please email:michelle@michellebowden.com.

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OLLIE TAMSGENERAL MANAGER BUSINESS SELECTJETSET TRAVELWORLD

What kind of presenting do you do?

I present formally at quarterly state meetings with my Business Select members. I present at industry functions like the Travel Industry Education Forum and at national corporate conferences for Jetset Travelworld Business Select. But really I present and influence people all day!

What prompted you to attend Michelle's Influential Presentation Skills program?

Working in the fast paced Travel Industry my job requires me to make connections and lasting relationships while presenting, influencing and strategizing in front of groups. It's all about, "getting the right people in the room" and then making sure the right things get done with integrity. This I think, is the foundation of good, positive business relationships. Individual brand and credibility go a long way to making this happen.

Not being precious about my talents, I thought it worthwhile to seek out experts in the field of

presentation - that’s how I found Michelle. I know from a personal viewpoint I needed help with pacing and organisation or structure of presentations.

In general, what positive outcomes have you achieved from improving your presentation skills?

I enjoy the templates that Michelle has put together to guide and teach the finer points so that designing the presentation is quick and easy. She teaches you how to expand your presentation skill set quickly without anxiety and without losing your personality.

How did Michelle's program change your attitude to presenting?

Having the expert training from Michelle constantly playing in the back of my mind gives me greater confidence to present in my own style while keeping the content flowing, relevant and engaging.

What were your top three take aways from Michelle's training?

1. It’s possible to feel very confident.

2. How to open a presentation in a meaningful way that connects with the audience.

3. How to structure my presentations so that I have the ability to move away from my prepared script, but easily segue back to the presentation without losing site of the objective.

SUCCESS STORIES!

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THE STRONG CLOSEBY MICHELLE BOWDEN

H o w d o y o u c l o s e y o u r presentations?

Do you know what to say so that the audience remembers your message and takes the action you desire?

An important step in structuring an influential presentation is to ensure you close with strength.

Unfortunately most presenters don’t make the most of this i m p o r t a n t p a r t o f t h e presentation. The result is that the presentation ends with low energy and people can feel a bit flat. I’m sure you have heard a business presenter finish saying ‘thank you’ and then everyone just nods and gets up and leaves. They go straight back to their desk or straight on to the next meeting and don’t give another thought to the content of

that presentation they just sat through for an hour. What a waste of everyone’s time!.

I believe there are 6 critical steps to include in the close of your presentation. Let’s go through them here...

1 Other informationFirstly think about adding any extra information that you want to cover, but that doesn’t really fit in the body of your presentation. This cold be extra facts, data, interesting asides that make the content more rich and engaging. At this time in the presentation you can also give your contact details so the audience knows how to get in touch with you if they want to discuss your presentation points further. This could include your website, intranet access code or email address for example. And if you are thinking of saying ‘thank you’ at some stage in the presentation then it’s also where you say something like: ‘it’s been my pleasure speaking with you today’.

Note: ‘thank you’ implies that you ‘owe’ the audience so it’s better to just say something like ‘this has been a wonderful opportunity for us to discuss...’

Summary

You probably know that thanks to the law of primacy and

recency, your audience is more likely to remember the first or last thing you say. In fact Michael Grinder - an amazing speaking coach from the US explained to me this year that there’s some research around that suggests that people’s attention peaks when they think you’re nearly finished! So a great tip, is to say some sort of transitional phrase like: “in summary...” to spark people’s attention.

The summary should include your three key messages so the a u d i e n c e r e m e m b e r s t h e important points from what you’ve said throughout the presentation.

Call to action

This is where you ask your audience to do the thing you want them to do. It could be to ‘ e n d o r s e y o u r recommendations’, ‘implement the strategy immediately’, ‘refer you to their colleagues’ or whatever behaviour you require as a result of this presentation. Don’t be shy - if you don’t ask, they might not know you want them to do it!

Question and Answer This is where you facilitate

t he ques t i on and answe r session. Remember that most of what an ‘artful’ facilitator does h a p p e n s u n d e r n e a t h t h e awareness of the audience.

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Become masterful at running the Q&A and it can be one of t h e b e s t p a r t s o f y o u r presentation.

5 Negative and Positive Consequences

This is where you explain to the audience what will happen if they do and don’t do what you’re suggesting. For detailed information on how to answer questions please read my article on how to answer q u e s t i o n s l a t e r i n t h i s magazine.

6 Closing Statement

Your closing statement should be uplifting, short and punchy and should link to your opening so the audience knows it’s the end without a slide that says: ‘the end’!

Note: It’s a good idea to refrain from calling your audience to action again in your close. They heard you at step 4 and won’t generally appreciate being ‘sold’ to!

Next time you present, have a look at these 6 steps and try implementing them so you set

yourself up to be a powerful presenter who motivates, i n s p i r e s a n d i n fl u e n c e s audiences to your way of thinking. Good luck!

THE STRONG CLOSECONTINUED

THE 6 STEPS TO A STRONG CLOSE

1. Other information.2. Summary.3. Call to Action4. Q&A5. - & + Consequences6. Closing statement

BONUS TIP - Peppermint to 'Spark’ You Up by MARK BUNN

Mark Bunn is a former AFL footballer, who today is one of Australia’s most popular health and lifestyle speakers. Highly trained in both Western and Eastern health sciences, his latest book, ‘Ancient Wisdom for Modern Health’ combines his decade long research into the secrets of the world’s healthiest and longest living people, with thousand

year-old Eastern principles of health and happiness. http://www.markbunn.com.au

If your energy regularly sags, or you find yourself reaching for a cup of coffee or sugary soft drink each afternoon, try a peppermint pick me up. The distinct smell and taste of peppermint has been known throughout many traditions to stimulate the brain, helping it to 'spark up and focus'. Peppermint stimulates alertness and performance, particularly with respect to jobs that involve more detailed tasks.

Suggestion:1. Burn some peppermint oil in a diffuser at home or work - it’s the smell of peppermint that is what does the trick.2. Drink peppermint tea3. Eat something pepperminty – mints/gum - if you can find without all the rubbish in them!

* Most ‘peppermints’ involve lots of chocolate or sugar, and little peppermint, but as an occasional afternoon tea treat, go for it. A little ‘treat’ now and then is always good!

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I went for a walk recently and this hilarious dog decided I should play ball with him. The thing is, I don't do 'ball' especially wet, slobber covered tennis balls. He was very persistent and continued to drop and throw it at me as I walked on. I couldn't help but laugh. This went on and on and on until I found him so cute (he did resemble Lassie) I had no choice but to throw the damn ball.

Gentle persistence in a playful way can be a far more effective way to get the sale. Make sure your meeting or pitching style is more Lassie than Pitbull.

I have noticed lately that so many people are so focused on what outcome they are going to get from a meeting or pitch that they miss the opportunity to just ‘catch up’ with people. They are so aggressive about having an agenda that they don’t connect.

How about instead of going to meet a potential client with an attachment to what you ‘expect from the meeting’ such as potential business or a sale, you instead just went to ‘catch up’ and get to know each other?

For me the appointment to catch up with someone is an opportunity to open up a relationship but I don’t define the type of opportunity I expect from the relationship. It could be that instead of getting a sale, I get a learning experience, a friend, a mentor, or a sale. Or I may get nothing. Instead I may give to them in the way of mentoring, coaching or learning. !Sometimes I’m giving and sharing my skills and advice and helping them, and other times they are helping me. It comes back in different ways that may not always be tangible but when you give freely it does come back.! So go have a couple of coffees and drinks with potential clients and see what happens when you let go of the attachment and are just catching up for the sake of catching up and getting to know each other you will see that you will always get something but it may not be what you were expecting.

Kirsty Spraggon is a relationship building expert that assists you to increase, your sales, networks and connections for life & business success.

With 15 years experience in every facet of the sales industry. Her outstanding career saw her ranked in the top 1 percent of individuals in RE/MAX’s global network of 121,000 sales agents worldwide.

http://www.kirstyspraggon.com.au

ARE YOU A LASSIE OR A PITBULL WHEN IT COMES TO MEETING NEW CLIENTS?BY KIRSTY SPRAGGON

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MICHELLE BOWDEN & SIIMON REYNOLDS

Siimon Reynolds is someone I deeply admire and respect. He co-founded Photon Group, which in 8

years grew to a staff of 6000, becoming the 15th

largest marketing services company in the world,

consisting of 52 companies in 14 countries! Siimon

has won almost every advertising award in the world for creativity. Siimon speaks regularly at conferences in Australia and internationally most recently he appeared on the platform with Richard Branson! He has spoken on high performance and business excellence to over 60,000 business people to date. His speeches are lively, revealing, useful and memorable.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Siimon when he generously agreed to participate in my new 10 CD Series resource called How to Present - Presentation Skills Tips from the Masters - available now from Go to my How To Present website.

It’s my pleasure to provide some of Siimon’s key tips for business presenters. Siimon said:

1. Know your subject – we all know expertise when we see it.

2. Prepare, know your audience, get there early and even stand in the space.

3. Use the ‘style’ that best suits the seniority of the people in the room.

4. Prepare objections so you can be certain of yourself.

5. Use your voice so you’re not monotonous – use pause so you don’t speak too fast.

6. Be electrified by your own subject matter – it leads to charisma.

7. Look at your slides and be sure they are adding to your personal style. Make sure the slides don’t do the presentation – keep them brief.

8. In a board presentation use short slides and a handout.

9. If you’re being introduced by someone, include some proof of your credentials and some of your personal qualities in the intro you give them to read out.

10.Keep technical information simple so people can understand you, and use a summary.

How to Present - Presentation Skills Tips from the Masters (10 CD series) features the presentation skills tips, and techniques from 14 of Australia’s top keynote speakers. You can listen to all the interviews plus much more from Siimon

Reynolds by purchasing your very own copy of this essential business resource.

Go to my How To Present website.

TIP FROM A PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER

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YOU ARE IN CONTROL!BY MICHELLE BOWDEN

POWERPOINT TIPS

BY MICHELLE BOWDEN

Ever felt confused about where to look in a presentation? Do you look at the slides or the presenter?

ITʼS CALLED COGNITIVE OVERLOAD

Australian research lead by Professor John Sweller at the University of NSW has uncovered a theory known as the "cognitive load theory". It suggests that the human brain processes and retains more information if it is digested in either verbal or written formats, not both (SMH Patty 2007). "The use of the PowerPoint presentation has been a disaster," Professor Sweller said. "It should be ditched." Further, he suggests that diagrams can be useful, but it is not effective to say the same words that are written on the slides because it is putting too much load on the mind and decreases the audience's ability to fully comprehend what is being presented. If you have graphs, diagrams, bullet points or words on your slides, it is important to understand Sweller's theory of cognitive load. To avoid 'cognitive load' or what I call 'split attention', ensure the audience is clear that they should either be looking at you (as you 'claim your space' and engage them from the middle with the screen image blanked out). Or, you give permission to the audience to look at the screen (as you stand out of the way and allow them time to read the slide).

POWERPOINT SECRET: To blank the screen simply press 'B' key on the keypad.

As a presenter you are in control. In fact, you are in control of three things:

1. Your self2. Your message3. Your environment

You are in control of your self:

When presenting you are in control of the clothes you wear, the way you move your body and the way you choose to speak and use your voice. You are also in control of the mental approach you bring to your presenting. In other words, you are in control of the ‘self talk’ that you have going around in your head.

You are in control of your message:

This means you are in control of the words you choose to use to articulate your perspective. I believe there are 13 language patterns that should be included in every influential presentation.

You are in control of your environment:

You are in control of they way the room is set up, where the PowerPoint screen is, where people sit (including who has their back to the beautiful view from your meeting room window), how hot or cold it is plus much much more.

If you take control of all three of these elements you will maximise the likelihood of changing your audience’s behaviour - which is why we present in the first place.

Good luck!

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ANSWERING QUESTIONS WITH FINESSEBY MICHELLE BOWDEN

The question and answer (Q&A) session is a part of the presentation that makes many people feel nervous. After chatting about this with hundreds of people, I think the nervousness comes from uncertainty about what the audience might ask. I know that many people feel the Q&A is difficult to control, and no one wants to look like a ‘goose’ in front of their audience because they can’t control the presentation or don’t know how to answer a question.

As a presenter, our role is generally to assist our audience to be relaxed, engaged and attentive throughout the Q&A and there is a real art to questioning.

It’s a good idea for you to learn to facilitate the Q&A so you showcase your professional expertise and make the Q&A section of your presentation a really interesting and engaging part of your overall presentation event. So let’s look at how you might ask for and then answer questions so the Q&A ends up being one of the highlights of your presentation.

There are 4 steps you can use to ensure you help and impress everyone as well as maintain rapport with everyone in the group throughout the Q&A section of your presentation.

Acknowledge the question asker

For Example: ‘Important question Geoff, and the reason it's important is because....’ This is called giving status, it’s where you compliment the question asker and make them feel special.

Paraphrase

This is where you repeat the question in your own words. You do this in case the audience didn't hear the question and also to ensure that you heard the question and understood it correctly. Plus of course, it also then buys you some more time to think of a good answer! Remember to also open your eye contact and body language out to the group as you repeat the question.

Answer

Answer the question in an organised and structured way so it's easy for everyone in your audience to understand what you have said.

Check/confirm

Check the ‘asker' is happy with your answer. You might like to nod your head or give some direct eye contact.

Try these four steps when answering questions in your business meetings and presentations and notice how much more thorough and easy it is for your audience to stay engaged!

Happy Presenting!

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SUMMER STYLE TIPSBY ELENA REED

Elena Reed is a conference speaker and coach specialising in image, colour and business etiquette. She also runs regular workshops for professionals to help them create a winning image for career and personal success. Meet Elena at http://www.elenareed.com.au/ or www.elenareed.com.au!

Like a house requires maintenance, looking your professional best does not happen by itself. You need a plan and a budget plus a focused shopping trip every now and then. Building a wardrobe that works is about shopping smarter not harder.

Three tips for wardrobe success!Don’t buy anything unless it goes with four other items in your closet.

Have you ever stared at your closet wondering

how you ended up with such a miss-match of pieces? Before you know it half of your morning is wasted and you end up wearing the same thing day in and day out!! A good wardrobe is the one that allows you to create many looks in no time. Remember the old saying? Proper planning prevents poor performance.!!

Do your major shopping twice a year. Add on

inexpensively when you see something you like. Well planned shopping is much easier than you think. Just before a change of season, new stock hits the stores. That’s when you need to do your shopping, not when the sales are on as there will be nothing decent left.!So, right now I invite you to take a pen, open up your diary and block one day in September (your Spring/Summer update) and one day in March (your

Autumn/Winter update) for shopping!!

When the time comes, you simply need to do a pre-shopping planning session to separate your ‘wardrobe needs’ from ‘your own wants’. Write it down, keep it close to your heart and make sure you don’t buy a thing unless it’s on your list and of course... unless it goes with four other items in your wardrobe.!

As the time goes by, you may bump into something nice that you love to death. Can you buy it? Of course! Just make sure it does not put a hole in your budget. It’s good to be spontaneous when you have a system already in place.

!Buy quality not quantityWe all have more

important things to spend our money on than clothing. Kids’ education, mortgage payments, grocery bills... the list goes on. If you buy well, however, that is one quality garment instead of five poor ones, you will actually save thousands of dollars in the long run.!  

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SUMMER STYLE TIPSCONTINUED

Gentlemen’s corner: what’s in a suit?

Your suit should always be first class as nothing makes you look more professional.   The fabric is the biggest factor in the price you pay. Light weight wool is good for all year round. Cotton is your second best choice for Summer. A black suit is inappropriate for day time, use for evenings only. Navy and charcoal are great for the office. Light grey is also appropriate during Summer and is a popular fashion choice for Spring/Summer 2010.!The double-breasted jacket has made a huge comeback.!Summer is the perfect time to add some patterns into your closet. This year choose a pinstripe.!One button in a single breasted jacket is very fashion forward. Two buttons are the best. Three buttons are harder to pull off – works best for taller men. Four buttons – approach with caution; best when avoided.!!!!Secret women’s business: know your fashion

Like most other things in life, successful fashion is about letting your inner self shine through. Updating your look is important but it does not have to break the bank.!Add these items to your wardrobe inexpensively this season:

Something colourful. Colour is the easiest way

to update your look. The shops are blooming with bold brights and lively hues. The top brights for this season are super red, bold coral and bright blue.!

A Summer scarf. Make an impact by spicing up your

old jacket with a cheerful linen scarf or drape a stylish kerchief around your neck when wearing a business shirt.!

A stripy shirt. Not only are patterns back with

vengeance, chances are you already have a stripy shirt hiding in your closet. Wear it with confidence. What an affordable way to make your look feel new.!

A fabulous day time dress. The dresses are

everywhere and they are so easy during hot Summer days. You don’t need to think about what to wear it with as it is an

outfit already. All you require is couple of accessories to spice up your look.!

An interesting belt. If your body shape allows, wear a

belt with your suit jacket, day time dress or tasteful knit. Choose a striking colour if you want to add individuality to your outfit or a neutral hue if your intention is to define the waist.1

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ELENA’S 5 TIPS1. Wear something

colourful - particularly super red, bold coral and bright blue.

2. Add a summer scarf to spice up your old jacket or a kerchief when wearing a business short.

3. A stripy shirt is a great option to update your look.

4. Try a fabulous day time dress.

5. Consider an interesting belt in a striking colour.

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NICK SIMITZIS, NG FARAH REAL ESTATE

What kind of presenting do you do at work?

The kind of presenting I do for work is one on one presenting, mostly when meeting prospective clients to advise them on!the process involved in selling their!home.!As you may have guessed I work in the!Real Estate Industry as a Real!Estate Sales Agent.!What prompted you to attend Michelle's Influential Presentation Skills program?

Having worked in the real estate industry for over 14 years and being involved in hundreds of property transactions, I felt like I had a!good understanding on what is required to achieve the best price for a property. Having this knowledge at hand, I really wanted to do something with it and provide many!homeowners with tips and recommendations on how they could get the best return on their property. So I decided I was going to hold a Seminar called "How to Maximise Your Property

Value" where I was to be the Host and Presenter for the evening.!When the conference room was booked for my Seminar and the date confirmed, reality kicked in very quickly..... I felt nervous and anxious about the fact that in five weeks time I was to stand up to talk to the!50 people that had booked to attend. So, that's when!I knew I needed some professional guidance on how to overcome my fear of public speaking, which!is why I!attended Michelle's presentation course.!!How did Michelle's program change your attitude to presenting in business?!This program has had an amazing, positive influence on my mindset.!I am much more confident and it has enabled me to become a better communicator in expressing my message a lot more effectively to my clients in everyday conversations. !In general, what positive outcomes have you achieved from improving your presentation skills?

The Influential Presentation Skills program was excellent for me!as it had a profound and positive impact on overcoming my fears of public speaking. I now know how to analyse the audience, structure the message, rehearse and rehearse and as a result of this training I was able to present confidently and effectively at my seminar which turned out to be a great success for me! The feedback I received!from!many of the people that attended was very positive!and as a result I will be holding!another Seminar in the next few months!

The course has!taught me how to structure an effective message and how to deliver it confidently which has enabled me to excel in my career by being better able to connect with more people through public speaking.!In what specific ways have your presentation skills improved since completing Michelle's training?

By attending this training program, I am now!equipped with the tools!to!present successfully everyday. I have become a more confident and effective speaker in my business. I am now!more effective at getting my point of view across to more people!in a confident manner.

What were your top three take always from Michelle's program?

1. That anyone can become a confident and successful presenter

2. Its not about you its all about the audience - Extend yourself to the audience

3. The 13 steps to an awesome presentation speech!work everytime!

SUCCESS STORIES!

NICK SAYS:

“I now know how to analyse the audience, structure the message, rehearse and

rehearse. I was able to present confidently and effectively at my seminar and as a result I will be holding!another Seminar in the

next few months!”

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Parents Corner is a dedicated section designed to give adults tips for equipping their children with one of the most fundamental skills they can develop in life - the skill of public speaking.

If your children fear public speaking there’s lots of things you can do to help them.! You can assist your child or children to be confident public speakers by following a few simple tips.

Nervousness or Excitement

Did you know that it’s the exact same physiological experience in your body whether you’re nervous or excited?! The only thing that determines whether it’s a good or bad experience is the word you choose to use to describe it?! So that means that some children will call it excitement, others will call it nervousness, some children will dread speaking to their class, others look forward to it.! So as a parent you can play an important role in helping your child ‘re-frame’ the feeling by helping them to stop calling the feeling ‘nervous’ and calling it a more positive word such as ‘excited’ or ‘pumped’!! In our family we call it funny tummy!

Many parents say to me “how can I help my child to reduce their fear of speaking Michelle?! You see I hate speaking and couldn’t do it myself so I don’t know what to do to help my child”.! Sound familiar?!

Of course a key role we play as parents is to role model the behaviour we want to see in our children.! Be sure not to ever talk about how nervous YOU get before a workplace presentation in front of them – they’ll use you as their role model and will seek to copy you throughout their life.! So maybe it’s time for you to work out how to kick you own nervousness as a presenter!! Join me in one of my Influential Presentation Skills programs http://www.howtopresent.com.au/training and kick the nervous habit for once and for all!

Make sure you help them be disciplined enough top practice and practice.! Then, keep telling your children that they have done the work and they’ll be great. Encourage them to believe in themselves and to tell themselves that they can do it.

A wonderful confidence coach and friend of mine, Kathryn Orford www.theconfidencecoach.net.au does this fantastic exercise with kids where she gets them to imagine the nervousness or fear as a little ball in their hands and then throw the ball with both hands into the sky and say “whoosh” really loudly as through you are throwing away the negative emotion and this definitely works for many people. Try this with your child and see if they can “whoosh” away their fears.

Stay tuned for more helpful tips for parent who want to help their kids be confident communicators in our December issue!

Happy Presenting!

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BEAUTIFUL GROOMING

Be sure to pay full attention to your entire ‘package‘ when you present. This includes having

neat, manicured fingernails - you too boys! For the girls, try

REVLON’s Oh My! Magenta

CD OF THE MONTHI’ve spent the last month compiling some amazing

interviews with 14 of Australia’s top speakers. Go to my:

How To Present website

CONFERENCE ROOMS

Are you looking for first class training rooms in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane? I

recommend Christie Conference Centre. For more information go to

their website.

LIP COLOURGirls! Want to apply your

lipstick in the morning and not think about it again? Try

Amplified Creme Lipstick - from M.A.C Cosmetics. Of course I

LOVE ‘Show Orchid’

MICHELLERECOMMENDSHere are some of my

favourite things for you

BOOK OF THE MONTH

OK, I know it’s MY book! If you are serious about really

improving your presentation skills then I highly recommend Don’t Picture me Naked. Go to

my How To Present website

SEMINARInfluential Presentation Skills is a ‘life changing’ 2-day program that runs monthly in Sydney and a few times each year in Melbourne and Brisbane. If you’re serious about dramatically improving the way

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