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“The Rain in Spain Falls Mainly on the Plain” Once upon a time, a voice coach might have asked you to repeat this sentence over and over until you were placing your vowels in exactly the right region of the soft palate. Thank goodness the days of elocution lessons,...
Three Top Tips for Inspiring Presentations
A couple of weeks ago I was at the Institute of Physics. There I watched an excellent presentation given by Gavin Pretor-Pinney, founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society. The audience were hanging on his every word. What did he do to achieve that? Here are the three...
What Can an Outstanding Production of Much Ado About Nothing Tell Us About Powerpoint Slides?
I was lucky enough to see a brilliant production of Much Ado About Nothing at the Theatre Royal on London's Drury Lane last weekend. It’s had lots of hype and 5-star reviews. When your two leads are Hayley Atwell and Tom Hiddleston (both of Marvel-movies fame) you’re...
The Dual Personality of the English Language: What We Can Learn About Word Choice When It Comes to Punchy Writing
This week I ran one of my favourite MSB Executive masterclasses, Great Written Communications. I have a deep background as a linguist, and it’s fun to share my passion for language in general and the English language in particular. One tip I share for clear, concise...
Preparing for High-Stakes Interviews Part 2: Kemi Badenoch
In Part 1, I discussed handling challenging questions. As an example, I used Boaz Weinstein’s interview with Investor’s Chronicle. This week, let's flip the script and explore how to ask challenging questions effectively. Challenges of Asking Questions We often assist...
Preparing for High-Stakes Interviews Part 1: Boaz Weinstein
Fielding Tough Questions We are often asked by clients to help them prepare to deal with tough questions in high-pressure situations. Listening to two completely different interviews over the past couple of weeks has highlighted some key lessons on this topic – not...
How to Speak Directly to Camera
A few weeks ago I was running a filming day for swimming guru Steven Shaw, founder of Art of Swimming. We used a wonderful device called an Eye Direct. It helped Steven to speak directly to camera with all the charisma and good humour he has in real life. "Just Be...
Top Tips For Great Communication: Be a Q&A Jiu-jitsu Master
Be a Q&A jiu-jitsu master. What happens when a Q&A session turns nasty? Sometimes the questions at the end can be the most enjoyable and rewarding part of a presentation. At other times it can feel more like a firing squad! There are some people who enjoy being...
Top Tips for Great Communication: Pause Before Answering a Question
Pause before answering a question. Confident speakers pause. They pause before they begin and when switching to a new topic. They pause to allow their words to sink in and when deciding what to say next. When asked a question, they pause before answering. A pause...
Top Tips for Great Communication: When Presenting, Always Have a Glass of Water to Hand
When presenting, always have a glass of water to hand. The most obvious benefit is hydration. A moist mouth and throat are vital when we are speaking for longer than usual. A dry mouth feels unpleasant and makes strange noises. A sip of water also gives us an...
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Presenting to Camera
Stay Connected As a Team With Online Video Tools
During these uncertain times where the majority of us are now working from home, it's so important to keep that sense of connection with our teams...
Online Meetings
Natural, Virtual or Blurred Backgrounds?
‘We can’t decide what to do about our backgrounds.' This question arose recently during an online communication workshop I was running for the...
Powerpoint
Dealing with Nerves when Speaking in Public – according to ChatGPT (Part 1)
At MSB Executive we love writing our blogs. An interesting topic comes up in the office, and someone dashes off to write a blog to share with the...
Body Language
Top Tips for Great Communication: When Presenting, Always Have a Glass of Water to Hand
When presenting, always have a glass of water to hand. The most obvious benefit is hydration. A moist mouth and throat are vital when we are...
