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 Martyn Barmby | 23 March, 2020 | Online Meetings, Personal Profile, Presentation Skills, Presenting to Camera
According to the standard model, when first meeting someone, we make a snap decision about them based on their appearance, the sound of their voice and what they say… in that order of importance. Here, Martyn assesses the usefulness of that model, takes a look...
by Martyn Barmby | 18 March, 2020 | Online Meetings, Personal Profile, Presentation Skills, Presenting to Camera
People often feel they look washed out on video calls. Using a specialist light can transform how you look. This is a short demo of the difference it makes....
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 | 29 January, 2014 | Authenticity, Blog, Building Confidence, Leadership, Nerves, Perception, Personal Profile, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking
Part 2: If you enjoy Public Speaking it can provide a great boost to your profile, plus some top tips for building confidence and overcoming nerves. Q: What do you look at when you speak? A: I always look at the audience. In the past at a big conference the lighting...
