by Martyn Barmby | 5 November, 2020 | Online Meetings, Perception, Presentation Skills, Presenting to Camera, Voice
It’s fascinating to observe how the questions we get asked at workshops are evolving as a result of this transformative year. Having recently completed a series of presenting with impact and client skills workshops at a leading investment research firm, there was one...
by Martyn Barmby | 5 October, 2020 | Authority, Building Confidence, Difficult Conversations, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking
Some communications lessons from the first US Presidential Debate We are always keen observers of communications in politics and US politics in particular. Although the first US Presidential debate seems a long time ago given events since then, we wanted to capture...
by Martyn Barmby | 21 July, 2020 | Building Confidence, Online Meetings, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking
It can be daunting to have to speak up at online meetings when you are confronted with a sea of faces. At MSB Executive, we recognise the variety in our clients’ communication styles. Most noticeably at online meetings, you can spot the extroverts and...
by Martyn Barmby | 28 May, 2020 | Authenticity, Leadership, Personal Profile, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking
We often look at how our leaders communicate to see what we can learn. Sometimes we share examples of outstanding communication as well as times they get it wrong. At the moment, what our leaders are doing and saying is affecting our lives in an extraordinary way....
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 | 14 April, 2020 | Blog, Building Confidence, Client Skills, Online Meetings, Presentation Skills, Presenting to Camera, Voice
Our Head of Voice at MSB Executive; Steven Maddocks shares simple tools and techniques to improve articulation. This is another part of our series to ensure impactful communication at online meetings....
