Public speaking is about grabbing and keeping attention, inspiring people to take action and making a lasting impact. But even the most experienced presenters have blind spots. In this post I share 10 ways that working with a public speaking coach can help to transform your delivery and presence.

Have you ever opened your mouth to speak and your voice didn’t come out properly? In this post, I share an experience that reinforced an important lesson I learned as a performer that we all need to remember in business.

If you have a lot of technical or scientific knowledge, sometimes it’s a challenge to share information in a way that makes it clearly understood by people outside of your field. In this post I look at some common mistakes presenters make when speaking to non-technical audiences, and more importantly, how to avoid them!

Are you using the most powerful tool in PowerPoint? Did you know about the power of the ‘B’ key when delivering a presentation? It’s such a simple tool, but it can transform how you connect with your audience. In this post I explain what the ‘B’ key does, why it’s useful and how it will elevate your next presentation to a new level.

When it comes to delivering a great presentation, three elements often compete for attention: the audience, the content, and the presenter. In this post, I explore the relevance of all three, and share my thoughts on what I consider to be the most important - the answer might surprise you!

What kind of impact do your presentations make and are your talks remembered by your audience? Last month I had the opportunity to attend the Global Speakers Summit in Bali and in this post I share techniques that some of the speakers used to elevate their delivery and ensure they were remembered as highlights of the convention.

Whilst watching The Jacksons in concert recently, I loved their showmanship and ability to really connect with the crowd. We can learn a lot about how to improve our presentations from their theatrical approach, so in this blog I share 11 techniques that you can apply to take your audience engagement to the next level.

Having recently heard about the Unexpected Red Theory in relation to home design and fashion, it got me thinking about how we could apply it our personal and professional lives to bring some 'unexpected red' to our days. In this post I share some ideas to get you started.

As a busy professional, you may think you don’t have the time to improve your public speaking skills, but just a few adjustments can greatly improve the way you are received. Check out my final conversation in this series, where I spoke with award-winning speaker Lee Warren who shared fantastic ideas that are easy to understand, easy to implement and will easily transform the way you present.

Sally Foley-Lewis is a multi-award winning global expert who has authored several books on leadership and productivity. She specialises in supporting middle managers to boost productivity, self-leadership and confidence, and during our recent chat, she shared some fantastic tips on how you can improve your presentation preparation and delivery.