Presentation and Public Speaking News

Matt Abrahams on Spontaneous Speaking - The Ideas on Stage Podcast

by Andrea Pacini

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Matt Abrahams. Matt Abrahams is a leading expert in communication with decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host, and coach. As a Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, he teaches popular classes in strategic communication and effective virtual presenting. He received Stanford GSB’s Alumni Teaching Award in recognition of his teaching students around the world.

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John Roussot on Personal Mastery and Professional Excellence - The Ideas on Stage Podcast

by Andrea Pacini

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with John Roussot. John Roussot is the founder and CEO of FiiT4GROWTH, a renowned business coaching and online training platform that helps individuals and organisations unlock their full potential. He has more than twenty-two years of experience in coaching, mentoring and guiding people towards personal and professional success, establishing himself as a multi-award-winning business coach and leadership development trainer.

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We're Finalists in the 2024 Learning Excellence Awards

by Andrea Pacini

We’re over the moon to announce that Ideas on Stage has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious 2024 Learning Excellence Awards. These awards spotlight the best in the business when it comes to training and development. Their goal is to recognise the most creative, effective and impactful learning initiatives out there. We’re thrilled to be on the list of finalists, standing with some of the industry’s brightest stars.

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The Hare and the Tortoise

by Phil Waknell

You may have heard the old fairy tale of the hare and the tortoise: the fast-running hare who is so confident of outrunning the tortoise that he takes a nap, and ends up getting beaten to the finishing line by the slow but steady, reliable tortoise. When it comes to speaking, taking naps is something you might want to do before you speak, but hopefully nobody will be napping during your presentation.

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Captivate Your Audience with Visual Storytelling

by Andrea Pacini

In a world where we’re bombarded with information and sometimes overwhelming, effective communication becomes a precious skill. At our recent event with international best-selling author Dan Roam, participants had the chance to explore the secrets of mastering this skill through visual storytelling. Blending art and science Dan Roam explained the powerful combination of visual expression and scientific principles, showing how visual storytelling can revolutionise the way we convey our ideas.

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NYU Selects 'Confident Presenter' for Business Communications Courses

by Andrea Pacini

I’m thrilled to share some great news about my book, ‘Confident Presenter.’ It has been selected as a core resource for the Business Communications courses at the prestigious New York University (NYU). Recently, I also had the privilege of teaching a class to NYU’s Business Communications students. My hope is that these future leaders will use their communication skills to inspire their audiences, increase their influence, and make a positive impact in the world.

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Nobel Prize for Public Speaking

by Pierre Morsa

It’s the time of year when Nobel Prizes are awarded, and some fantastic people already won the prestigious prize. So we asked ourselves: if there were a Nobel Prize for public speaking, who would win? If you were a judge, who would you choose as an outstanding public speaker? And who would our presentation experts nominate? Discover our team’s nominees. Pierre: Joe Biden. Yes, technically there are better orators than Joe Biden.

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Getting to the bottom of the Double Bind Theory

by Michael Rickwood

A few weeks ago I conducted a training where we approached various topics for discussion around issues facing women at work. One of these topics, which is a recurring issue for women, is the Double Bind Theory. The DBT is a complex issue facing women when communicating at work because it conjures a dilemma as they have to choose between displaying likability or competence. Or as they put it in their own words during our session: Am I expected to act all kind of fluffy or act like a bitch?

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