Presentation and Public Speaking News

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.

The Hare and the Tortoise

by Phil Waknell — Friday 1 December 2023

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.

Events

Captivate Your Audience with Visual Storytelling

by Andrea Pacini — Tuesday 21 November 2023

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.

Presentations

NYU Selects 'Confident Presenter' for Business Communications Courses

by Andrea Pacini — Friday 10 November 2023

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.

Nobel Prize for Public Speaking

by Pierre Morsa — Thursday 5 October 2023

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.

Getting to the bottom of the Double Bind Theory

by Michael Rickwood — Monday 4 September 2023

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?

“I'm so solid as a rock, they just can't stop me now!” - Rihanna

by Michael Rickwood — Tuesday 29 August 2023

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.

Public Speaking

Confident Presenter: Book Launch

by Michael Rickwood — Tuesday 18 July 2023

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.