Ask for training budget

Ask for training budget

How to get your employer to pay for your Stage Heroes course When you start to become a more skilled presenter, guess who benefits besides you. Your company.  I see it every day.  A large company organises a monthly company update. The company leadership is asked to...
Asking for the right feedback

Asking for the right feedback

Asking for the right Feedback When you ask someone to tell you what they thought of your presentation, they will probably say things like: “I think you did well!” “I liked it!” “I think you were great!” “I think you could work on XYZ.” While these can all be...
The first business presentation to ever inspire me

The first business presentation to ever inspire me

The first business presentation to ever inspire me I still remember the first time I was truly inspired by a business presentation. It was in my first real job. I worked at a software company called OnGuard. Dave Taylor was the CEO and I still think of him when I...
What Not To Wear: The 6 Biggest On Stage Wardrobe Mistakes

What Not To Wear: The 6 Biggest On Stage Wardrobe Mistakes

What not to wear: the 6 biggest on stage wardrobe mistakes What to wear can be a daily struggle, even more so when you’re about to give a presentation. You’ll be the centre of attention, so of course, you want to look and feel amazing! Trudy Nabuurs knows all about...
What my vipassana retreat taught me about presenting

What my vipassana retreat taught me about presenting

What my vipassana  retreat taught me about presenting Being Uncomfortable This month I did something that was so far out of my comfort zone that I just wanted to run away from it as far as possible. It scared me to my core. And that was exactly the reason I had to do...
Is Virtual Reality The Future In Public Speaking Coaching?

Is Virtual Reality The Future In Public Speaking Coaching?

Is virtual reality  the future in public speaking coaching? Imagine, for the first time ever, you are going to give a presentation or speech on a really big stage. Hundreds of eyes, focussed on you. This is your moment and you feel the tension rise. Your heart starts...