by Michael Rickwood —
In 2012 Rihanna tweeted this simple declaration, and she was right! How can being as solid as a rock help us as speakers? This simple tweet has always inspired me. It’s obviously very boastful but in the years that followed this quote she’s managed to be one of this generation’s most successful and resilient pop artists who still has a great following today. Many others do not last as long.
by Michael Rickwood —
Business owners, leaders and their teams looking to become more credible, confident and convincing presenters now have a powerful resource at their disposal: Confident Presenter: Inspire Your Audience, Increase Your Influence, Make an Impact by my colleague, Andrea Pacini who has worked hard to produce an accessible and hands on read to help boost that confidence level for entrepreneurs, team players and leaders. Confidence in presenting is not just a matter of innate talent or delivery skills.
by Andrea Pacini —
In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with the legendary Seth Godin. Seth Godin is the author of 20 books that have been bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than 35 languages. He’s also the founder of the altMBA and The Akimbo Workshops, online seminars that have transformed the work of thousands of people. He writes about the post-industrial revolution, the way ideas spread, marketing, quitting, leadership and most of all, changing everything.
by Andrea Pacini —
On June 6, 2023, we hosted a special event, Brain Rules for Effective Communication. The event featured the esteemed guest speaker, Dr. John Medina, renowned author of the New York Times bestseller Brain Rules. In this article, I highlight the key takeaways from Dr. Medina’s thought-provoking presentation. Why it Matters Attempting to be an effective communicator without understanding how our brain processes information is like shooting an arrow without a target.
by Michael Rickwood —
How can the element of Air, and its properties, help us to become better presenters? This quotation from late American novelist Toni Morrison, known for her critically acclaimed novels Song of Solomon and Beloved (the latter of which won her the Pulitzer prize), is a perfect introduction to the notion of harnessing the air. This line from Song of Solomon alludes that to take to the skies, to be carried by the air, comes at a cost.
by Andrea Pacini —
The latest innovation from Ideas on Stage that will revolutionise the world of public speaking! As I was writing my upcoming book, “Confident Presenter”, our team at Ideas on Stage started working on a super exciting project that will complement the book. It’s a hypnosis tape that can instantly turn anyone into a confident presenter. Using the latest in hypnosis technology – Advanced Personality Reinstallation through Immersive Listening – the tape taps into your subconscious mind and unlocks your hidden talents.
by Andrea Pacini —
On the 7th of March, more than 200 business leaders attended our virtual event, “Zen and the Art of Presenting with Impact”, featuring renowned speaker Garr Reynolds. Garr covered three key principles: Restraint Simplicity Naturalness Under the principle of Restraint in preparation, Garr emphasised the importance of planning presentations analogue and having the courage to remove unnecessary details in service of the audience. He also shared tips on creating a clear presentation structure.
by Michael Rickwood —
How does the element of fire help us presenters? Oscar Wilde was one of Ireland’s most celebrated playwrights. He was a master wordsmith of wit and observation. He wrote some of the English languages most famous stories and plays including the Importance of Being Earnest and A picture of Dorian Gray. In this particular quote from Lord Henry Wooton, a character from Dorian Gray: “What fire doesn’t destroy it hardens” it is referring to the strong “character” of another female protagonist.