by Martyn Barmby | 21 May, 2020 | Asset Management, Body Language, Building Confidence, Client Skills, Online Meetings, Presenting to Camera
We were delighted to run a webinar for the CFA Society yesterday on how to make a great impression at online meetings. With nearly 100 people in attendance, it is clearly a hot topic. There were some great questions and we thought if might be useful to share a couple...
by Martyn Barmby | 23 April, 2020 | Authority, Body Language, Online Meetings, Presentation Skills, Presenting to Camera, Voice
The correct posture is so important at online meetings to help us not only look calm and relaxed but also to ensure we breathe well. Our Head of Voice at MSB Executive; Steven Maddocks shares his invaluable insights on how to achieve the optimal posture at online...
by Martyn Barmby | 25 March, 2020 | Blog, Body Language, Building Confidence, Online Meetings, Personal Profile, Presenting to Camera
One of the side effects of having so many online meetings is that we cannot avoid seeing ourselves on screen. Some people find it distracting and others even say it makes them feel anxious. This short blog is written to assure you that you are not alone. Many actors...
by Nicola Hainey | 10 December, 2019 | Authenticity, Authority, Body Language, Emotional Engagement, Leadership, Performance, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking, Voice
It’s hard to avoid the current election frenzy with the political party leaders debating at (almost!) every opportunity. However, watching the party leaders during the ‘Question Time Leaders Special’ the other week, it struck us here at MSB Executive, just how...
by Martyn Barmby | 7 October, 2014 | Authenticity, Authority, Blog, Body Language, Building Confidence, Emotional Engagement, Featured, Perception, Performance, Personal Profile, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking, Voice
“Getting to the top is as much to do with how you look as what you achieve.” So says this week’s Economist. It is backed with an array of striking facts about the most successful CEOs being taller, fitter and deeper voiced. It is a great read so have...
by Martyn Barmby | 13 December, 2013 | Body Language, Featured, Presentation Skills
I’m a big fan of designer-maker open-showroom craft-fair Christmas market pop-up things, and relish the chance to get all my gift requirements for the festive season directly from the artists themselves at events like cockpit arts open studios or the delightful Crafty...