Presentation and Public Speaking News

We recently hosted a special event with Matt Abrahams, a well-known Stanford lecturer and the author of ‘Think Faster, Talk Smarter,’ as our special guest. The focus was on spontaneous speaking, an essential skill for effective communication today. Over 180 people signed up for the event, getting a chance to ask Matt their questions directly. Here’s a quick overview of the main topics we covered during our chat. How did you get into spontaneous speaking?

Public Speaking

Introducing the YODEL Technique™: A Scientifically Backed Method to Maintain High Audience Attention

by Phil Waknell, Andrea Pacini - Monday 1 April 2024

For many years, we've said that your audience's attention is like sand in an hourglass. Sooner or later, no matter how entertaining you are, the attention will run out, and it's not up to them to make an effort to listen: it's up to you to reset their attention regularly, turning over that hourglass before it runs out. Now following successful trials in Switzerland, Ideas on Stage is proud to bring you a completely new and original way to reset their attention: the YODEL Technique™.

Podcasts

Jack Appleman on Business Writing - The Ideas on Stage Podcast

by Andrea Pacini — Wednesday 13 March 2024

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Jack Appleman. Jack Appleman, prominent business writing coach, professor and author of 10 Steps to Successful Business Writing—2nd edition (2018, ATD Press), is driven by the belief that working professionals can dramatically improve their writing by following straightforward techniques. His writing training for organizations including Bayer, Wells Fargo and HBO have helped thousands of individuals achieve better results from their writing.

TEDx

A Million Inspirations

by Phil Waknell — Monday 11 March 2024

Four years ago, my talk at TEDxSaclay, The 3 Magic Ingredients of Amazing Presentations, was published on YouTube and then on TED.com. It’s now been viewed by a million people, which seems significant, until you think that any kind of cheap TV game show in a medium-sized country will reach more than that in a minute. It took me four years. But then I also happened to look back this weekend on some excellent talks by well-known speakers from four or more years ago.

Public Speaking

To succeed on stage, we need to improve our relationship with ourselves.

by Michael Rickwood — Monday 4 March 2024

“Under duress, the body always wins” Wendy Palmer (taken from her book Intuitive Body) In 2013, at a prestigious economic event in northern France, I coached among others, a very successful Indian entrepreneur who has made quite a success in the luxury sustainable hotel industry. He was extremely charming, articulate, and eager to put together a good talk. Working with him was an absolute pleasure and a relatively easy mission for a young coach to get their teeth into because of his positive attitude and availability.

Event

3 keys to being an awesome event host

by Michael Rickwood — Wednesday 28 February 2024

Often at Ideas on Stage, we work with leaders, experts, inspirers, and entrepreneurs to spread their message both Inside and outside of their organizations to drive forward transformation and inspiration. But as live events continue to bounce back after COVID, and the continuation of online events for those teams distributed around the world, the need for a solid, quick-thinking host to introduce speakers and panels, ask good questions and police the running time is needed more than ever in our time-sensitive world.

Business

The Power of Storytelling in Business

by Joe Ross — Wednesday 21 February 2024

Building Brand Loyalty and Customer Connection In today’s hyper-competitive landscape, businesses are constantly searching for ways to stand out from the crowd and deepen connections with their customers. Enter storytelling, an age-old practice with the power to captivate audiences, build trust, and ultimately, drive loyalty. Beyond simply selling products and services, effective storytelling humanizes your brand, creating emotional bonds that resonate far beyond mere transactions. Let’s look into why storytelling is essential for businesses today and explore powerful tactics to weave narratives that resonate with your audience.

Podcasts

Nicole Lowenbraun on Adaptive Listening - The Ideas on Stage Podcast

by Andrea Pacini — Wednesday 14 February 2024

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Nicole Lowenbraun. Nicole offers a unique perspective on why what you say and how you say it matters, because she’s equal parts speech-language pathologist and business communication expert. Nicole has coached and written for thousands of clients, most of whom top the Fortune 100, with a focus on helping clients find their most authentic and powerful voice.