Public Speaking

Introducing the "Confident Presenter Hypnosis Tape"

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.

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Zen and The Art of Presenting with Impact

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.

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Communication Secrets that Power Amazon's Success

by Andrea Pacini —

Ideas don’t sell themselves. If you want to persuade others to act on your ideas, you need to be an effective communicator. We’ve recently hosted a special masterclass with the one and only Carmine Gallo as a guest speaker. Carmine Gallo is a communication coach for the world’s most admired brands. He’s a Harvard instructor, leadership advisor, and bestselling author whose books have been translated into more than 40 languages. The focus of the masterclass was on his latest book, The Bezos Blueprint – Communication Secrets That Power Amazon’s Success.

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A Better Way To Think About Slide Design

by Andrea Pacini —

The best things in life are often the simplest. Some of the best meals I‘ve ever eaten have been simple一just high quality ingredients presented in an uncomplicated way. However, it can take a chef many years of training and experience to learn that lesson. The same is true in lots of other areas of life, not least art. Look at Pablo Picasso’s famous set of drawing called The Bull from 1945.

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Why Public Speaking Is The Most Important Skill You Need Right Now

by Andrea Pacini —

The most likely reason for any setbacks and disappointments in your business, role or career is a communication deficiency—or lack of communication skills. If you can’t convey your ideas to others then you won’t be able to reach your true potential. The number one factor holding people back in their lives, especially in business, is poor communication skills. If your business isn’t growing, there’s a communication deficiency. If you’re finding it hard to lead your team, there’s a communication deficiency.

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Don’t Let ‘Authenticity’ Hold You Back

by Andrea Pacini —

When I start working with clients to help them improve their presentations they often push back and resist change. I encourage business leaders to use a mix of logic and emotion, tell stories, include audience interactions and use eye contact and gestures. A common concern is that the changes I suggest feel ‘fake’ and ‘inauthentic’. People say things like, ‘this is not me’ and ‘I don’t want to act like someone I’m not’.

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How To Bring Boring Case Studies Alive – In 4 Easy Steps

by Andrea Pacini —

One of the worst things you can do when sharing examples, stories or case studies in a business presentation is to make them about yourself一instead of the client or the audience. I’ve seen it so many times. I hear phrases like: We’ve been the industry leader since 2010 We have 123 offices in 36 different countries We have 7,500 clients across 80 industries We’re a pioneering company in our field

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How To Make Your Presentations More Interactive

by Andrea Pacini —

There’s nothing more boring than a one-way lecture which makes an audience feel like they’re being talked at. Unfortunately, too many business leaders deliver presentations which are more like one-sided lectures. They believe their job is to speak for 30 minutes while others listen. These kinds of presentations, which don’t consider the needs of the audience, are tedious and unsuccessful. How do we do things differently? In this article I’ll explore how to bring the audience into your presentations and make them feel involved.

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