passion

Red is an attitude

Red is an attitude

What do you think about when you think of the colour red? It’s different for all of us. For some it’s danger, risk, warning or anger. For others it is power, passion, courage or excitement. In this post I explore why red is not just a colour, how choosing your attitude helps to achieve your best outcome and what it means to be ‘more RED’.

Speaking with passion never goes out of fashion

Speaking with passion never goes out of fashion

One of the best ways to engage people when you’re speaking is to be passionate about what you’re saying. In this post I explore the importance of connecting with what excites you about your message and expressing it with energy and enthusiasm.

How to Ensure Your Pitch Strikes the Right Note

How to Ensure Your Pitch Strikes the Right Note

I have developed a simple formula for what I like to call a 'pitchtastic' pitch. It can be applied to any type of pitch from a 30 second elevator pitch that you might deliver at a networking event right through to pitching for millions of pounds worth of investment. This post looks at each element of the formula individually...

5 Ways to Energise Your Presentation

5 Ways to Energise Your Presentation

If you think about speakers who really connect and truly engage an audience, there’s a good chance it will be those who bring an authentic energy, enthusiasm and excitement to their presentations. These qualities are infectious and they enable speakers to bring their audience on a journey with them. But how do you inject energy into your presentation? Here are five ways to infuse your talk with a liveliness that will have your audience captivated...

The Power of Passion in Public Speaking

The Power of Passion in Public Speaking

One of the most memorable speeches I've heard was delivered by someone whose presentation wasn't particularly strong in any of the areas we would normally associate with a great speaker. But one element in her delivery stood out and ensured I have never forgotten her message...