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 Australian Keynote SPEAKER OF THE YEAR Michael McQueen shares his tips for presenting 9 Things CONFIDENT people NEVER do SUCCESS Stories What are you doing to make life better?

3 Steps to Killer Visual Aids Why are relationships so important?

PERSUASION tips What NOT TO DO! The SPEED of the leader is the speed of the gang Icebreakers to open with a BANG www.michellebowden.com.au

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Michelle’s Update Welcome to the May issue of How to Present - this issue is packed with articles that will assist you to present with greater confidence and influence at work.

A HUGE ‘snaps’ kind of welcome this month to Wealth Enhancers, Nulon, Business Rejuvenators, Cancer Institute, NSW Department of Justice, and Hasbro.

And welcome back to Roads and Maritime Services, Group Training Association NSW & ACT, MYOB and Estee Lauder! You’ll see some terrific photos in the back of this edition!

My world famous Persuasive Presentation Skills Masterclass is nearly full for May. If you are thinking of coming along please don’t delay. Register today to be sure you can attend on the date you prefer.

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Michael McQueen is on our cover this month. Michael has just won speaker of the year! A massive congratulations to him - much deserved. I was one of the people who nominated him because he is fantastic! I know you’ll enjoy reading his tips for presenting.

WHO IS MICHELLE BOWDEN? Michelle is an expert in persuasive presentation skills in business. She has run her 2-day Persuasive Presentation Skills Masterclass over 700 times with more than 7000 people and she’s been nominated for Educator of the Year for 7 years running.

Michelle is one of only 35 Australian females who is a Certified Speaking Professional the highest designation for speakers in the world. For a list of Michelle’s clients please go to: www.michellebowden.com.au

PLUS in this edition I will help you with my Top Tips for Effective Business Presenting and Icebreakers to open with a BANG! Plus our regular features on What NOT to do, Persuasion Tips and Conference Speaking Tips. Kriss Flegg will help you with the 3 Steps for Killer Visual Aids and Jon Pratlett will explain Should you use a Laser Pointer when you have Slides?

Kathryn Orford helps you with the 9 Things Confident People NEVER do, David Penglase asks What are You Doing to Make Life Better? and Ken Warren explains Why Relationshops are so Important. Plus read some inspiring presentation Success Stories.

So grab yourself a ’cuppa’, put your feet up and have a read! And most importantly, make sure you put the invaluable advice into immediate action so you see some fast results.

Happy Presenting!

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SUCCESS STORIES! presenting. Every once in a while, I’m also involved in group presentations to our Counter teams.

JASMINE MARQUEZ S A L E S A N D E D U C AT I O N E X E C U T I V E CLINIQUE

What prompted you to attend Michelle's Persuasive Presentation Skills program?

I was enrolled in the program through work. I had heard great feedback from colleagues who attended the program and was excited to be involved. I am extremely glad to have been given the opportunity.

How did Michelle's program change your attitude to presenting in business?

I’ve held various roles with Clinique from Consultant, to Counter Manager and now my current role: Sales & Education Executive. I manage 17 stores in my zone, consisting of Myer, David Jones and Pharmacies. I have 33 direct reports who I work with on a daily basis to drive sales and provide coaching to them.

I definitely have greater confidence now. I love having a very specific structure to refer to when putting a presentation together. I feel better prepared and better able to get my message across clearly. Shifting my thinking away from how I feel to focusing on the audience definitely helps with the nerves. As Michelle said, “It’s not about you, it’s about the audience”.

What outcomes have you achieved from improving your presentation skills?

I love that I have a greater sense of confidence knowing that I am always fully prepared, whether it’s for a one-on-one meeting or in front of a group. I also love the time that I save having a structure to follow. Preparing for a presentation is so much quicker and easier now!

What kind of presenting do you do at work?

In my role, I do a lot of new season strategy presentations to the retailers showcasing our new product launches. These are usually to one or two retail managers each time. I have 17 stores in my zone and have to present to all 17 accounts every 6 months. I’m also involved in negotiations with these stores on a weekly basis, which in some ways is a form of

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SUCCESS STORIES! (CONT.) In what ways have your presentation skills improved since completing Michelle's training?

I have had a few negotiations with retail managers since Michelle’s program. I used the 13 step structure to prepare prior to the meetings and I’m happy to report that the outcome I wanted was achieved in all negotiations.

What were your top three take aways from Michelle's program?

1. It’s not about you, it’s about the audience

2. 13 Steps

3. Storyboarding

3 STEPS FOR KILLER VISUAL AIDS

BY KRISS FLEGG Here are 3 important considerations to get you started on preparing killer visual aids.

Include Visuals

Incorporating visual aids into your presentation is the most effective way to make your message memorable. According to developmental molecular biologist Dr John Medina in his book ‘Brain Rules’, we are incredible at remembering images. Hear a piece of information, and three days later you’ll only remember 10% of it. Add a picture and you’ll remember 65%.

practice and refinement. Use the practice session to rehearse the way you’ll use your visual aids. You will feel far more confident and natural during your presentation if you have already run through it.

Kris Flegg spent 10 years as a banker delivering pitches and presentations. He is now an Officially Accredited Prezi expert who runs Prezi Training.

Relevance Make sure to use your visuals wisely – only use relevant images that support your ideas and act as proof points. Using too many visuals or unrelated ones will only distract your audience and deter their attention from your ideas.

Practice

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10 TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE BUSINESS PRESENTING

BY MICHELLE BOWDEN Here are 10 public speaking tips to help you so that the next time you speak you do an excellent job and feel great!

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Pay attention to logistics. Set-up your room properly, know how to use the microphone and the PowerPoint.

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Analyse your audience. Make sure everything you say and do is completely in line with what your audience needs to see and hear so they change their thinking or behaviour.

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Rehearse. There is no substitute for rehearsing parts of your speech over and over until the words flow easily. But don’t rote learn it – your brain won’t handle it.

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Be funny. Public speaking provides you with the chance to entertain your audience. Find something that they genuinely find amusing and link it to your content.

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Feel it. What do you want your audience to feel? Make sure you feel it too! Want them to feel confident in you and your message? Then you must feel confident too!

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Use props or slides that help you make your point. Slides should reinforce your three key messages and help keep it interesting.

Manage difficult audience behaviour.

There are lots of things you can do to facilitate the group dynamics in a positive way to support the individuals whilst maintaining the good of the group.

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Bring solutions. If you’ve researched your audience well, it should be easy to bring needs-based solutions to their problems. People listen to speakers who can solve their problems!

Be yourself and let them ‘know’ you.

Create rapport by telling your audience a bit about yourself. My audiences love to know I have three daughters!

NOTE: Always make sure that your personal details link to your content – otherwise it’s a story for the sake of a story.

10. Call your audience to action. What do you want them to ‘do’ with your information? Make sure you are explicit about this – so people know exactly how to change as a result of your message.

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9 THINGS CONFIDENT PEOPLE NEVER DO

BY KATHRYN ORFORD If you’re like me perhaps something happened to rob you of your confidence? Or maybe you’ve never felt confident? Wherever you’re at, the great news is that confidence is a learned skill. Confidence can be acquired at any age or stage of life. Contrary to popular belief, people aren’t born confident. Confident people learn to be confident, and so can you!

Confidence leaves clues. And there’s a huge difference between feeling confident and acting cocky. People exhibiting cocky mannerisms are usually far from confident. They just have a well oiled act or persona they show the world when in fact underneath their persona they probably feel far from confident.

In this article today I’m referring to authentic confidence which starts on the inside and radiates out. I’ve compiled a list of a few things you should STOP doing immediately: Playing the ‘compare and despair’ game.

Confident people only look to others for inspiration. Inspiration to develop a skill, develop a mindset, improve themselves in s o m e w a y, v o ¬ ø ≥ e r s u s c o m p a r i n g themselves and feeling not good enough or inadequate.

Giving the inner critic permission to run the show. You may think you’re the only one with an inner critic that puts you down and tells you you’re not pretty enough, handsome enough, clever enough etc….. but we ALL have one. It’s what we do with it that can have a MASSIVE impact on our self esteem, self worth and self confidence.

Confident people have learnt to reprogram their inner critic and you can too!

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most natural, quick way to learn valuable life lessons. So instead of beating themselves up for making mistakes, they focus on getting the lesson. They work out what they need to do differently next time, adjust their sails, and get on with it.

Rent out valuable brain space to fear.

Let’s just de-bunk a myth once and for all.

Confident people still feel fear. They just handle it differently to most people. Instead of allowing it to hold them back, they use it to catapult them forward. Have you heard the saying “feel the fear and do it anyway.”

They transform their fear and turn it into positive energy.

Allow what others think of them to dictate how they live their lives. They understand that not everyone is going to like them, agree with them, support them in achieving their goals etc…. Confident people don’t need other people’s approval to tell them they’re good enough.

Being a people pleaser. When we say yes to someone when we’d really prefer to say no, its usually being driven by a fear. What will they think of me if I say no? Will they be offended? Will they stop inviting me?

Confident people are capable of saying no

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9 THINGS CONFIDENT PEOPLE NEVER DO (CONT.) Don’t ask questions for fear of what others will think. Confident people are comfortable asking questions. They understand they’re never going to have all the answers. They realise its not a reflection of their intelligence. They have the confidence to ask for help in areas where they lack expertise or don’t understand.

Allow others to burst their balloon.

Confident people often take risks that others would never dare to take. This leaves confident people open to criticism. The people who are usually the most vocal critics are those who allow fear to dictate what they can and can’t achieve. So when they see someone striving for something they’d never have the courage to do, they feel a need to pull them down to their level ~ so they feel more comfortable. In Australia we refer to it as the ‘Tall Poppy Syndrome’.

Its used to describe a social phenomenon in which people of genuine merit are resented, attacked, cut down, or criticised because their talents or achievements elevate them above or distinguish them from their peers.

In the US its known as ‘Crab mentality’. The metaphor refers to a pot of crabs.

Individually, the crabs could easily escape from the pot, but instead, they grab at each other in a useless “king of the hill competition” which prevents any from escaping and ensures their collective

demise. And is fueled by the belief “if I can’t have it, neither can you.” Someone with confidence sees this type of behaviour for what it really is, and never allows ‘dream busters’ to rain on their parade, or stop them from striving for something or feeling confident about their accomplishments.

To end, I’d like to share with you what self confidence really is: Confidence is a feeling – an inner fire and an outer radiance, a basic satisfaction with what one is, plus a reaching out to become more. Confidence isn’t something a few people are born with and others are not. It’s an acquired characteristic. www.theconfidencecoach.net

TESTIMONIAL about Michelle’s training: JOSHUA GARTON, GROUP FUNCTIONS FINANCE, BHP BILLITON "I often find ‘soft skill’ sessions a little tedious. However Michelle’s session was refreshing in its honesty and utility. The tools she provides are simple, structured processes that will certainly give me a clear format in presentation analysis and preparation going forward; and her energy was unsurpassed.

Thank you."

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CONFERENCE SPEAKING TIP #4

BY MICHELLE BOWDEN If you are going to be presenting at a conference soon it’s important you make it as easy as possible for yourself and the people organising the event. Here are some tips to make your life easy:

Make a checklist of all the things that need to be done 1 month, 1 week and 1 day before the event. Tick the boxes as you complete the tasks.

S e n d y o u r i n f o r m a t i o n . Yo u r p h o t o , presentation title and bio, plus your AV/lighting/ staging requirements. Don’t wait for the organiser to chase you, they are busy and will be grateful to you for being pro-active.

Write an introduction. Email it to the organiser and also print it out and take it with you. Make it fun and focussed more on your message than on you.

Things to remember when on the stage…

Don’t say, “I’ll get to that in a few minutes”, or “I’ll speak about that later in my talk”.

Don’t read your slides - your audience can read.

Don’t use someone else’s material without attribution to the original source.

Do make the organiser look good. If authentic, praise them from the stage.

Do acknowledge the time remaining signs held up at the back of the room (or elsewhere) with a nod.

And finally, make sure you know the a c t u a l fi n i s h t i m e a n d l e n g t h o f presentation, so you finish on time no matter what!

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Take your presentation slides. Take it on a USB, and name it with YOUR name. Not just the conference name. It’s a good idea to delete other files on the USB to avoid confusion.

Arrive in the conference room early.

Find out what has happened before your presentation and what will be happening afterwards so you can refer to it.

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WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO MAKE

BY DAVID PENGLASE How can you make life better for yourself and for others who you impact thought your various life roles?

I think this is a really important question, and it’s one that I am investing a considerable amount of time this year in my Master Degree in Applied Positive Psychology.

In this post I want to share with you 4 contextual questions that you can apply to any given situation, work or social, to help identify what you might need to start, stop or continue doing to make life better for you and for others.

I’ve developed these questions based on The LIFE Model (Layered Integrated Framework Example) by Lomas, Hefferon & Ivtzan (2014).

My adapted version of The LIFE Model (which itself is based on the work of American philosopher Ken Wilber’s Integral Framework) is divided into 4 quadrants… The Mind, The Body, Relationships and Society… and I know in this post, the model and questions are difficult to read, so I will provide more detail to help you below:

The key to these four quadrants is highlighting how positive psychology is far more than simply looking at positive emotions and ‘happiology’.

The way to use these 4 Contextual Questions To Make Life Better, is to focus on one specific contextual situation that’s happening in your life at the moment, and then to ask… With this situation… (and then follow with each of the four contextual questions).

So for example, if you’re facing a particular problem at work, you might start with the ‘Mind’ quadrant and ask “With this work problem, how is what I am thinking and feeling impacting my opportunity to make life better for me and for others I impact in my life roles?”

For the ‘Body’ quadrant you would ask “With this work problem, how is my nutrition, exercise and state of physical health impacting my opportunity to make life better for me and for others I impact in my life roles?”

For the ‘Relationship’ quadrant you would ask “With this work problem, how are the quality of my relationships impacting my opportunity to make life better for me and for others I impact in my life roles?”

And for the ‘Society’ quadrant you would ask “With this work problem, how are the systems, structures and realities of the society and

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WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO MAKE LIFE BETTER? ‘noise’ and habitual thinking that is often created in the fast paced, high demand, keep up with the Joneses world we live in.

I hope you gain value from thinking about and applying this model and would certainly welcome any feedback or experiences you might have in doing so. www.intentionomics.com environment within which I live impacting my opportunity to make life better for me and for others I impact in my life?”

Sure, these are big questions … but it’s the big questions we need to ask to get beyond the

PERSUASION TIP #5

BY MICHELLE BOWDEN Use social Influence. Take time to understand and apply Cialdini’s six principles of social influence.

1. Social Proof – we look to what others do to guide our behaviour.

2. Reciprocity – we feel obligated to return favours performed for us.

3. Commitment and Consistency – we want to act consistently with our commitments and values.

4. Authority – we look to experts to show us the way.

5. Scarcity – the less available the resource, the more we want it.

6. Liking – the more we like people the more we want to say yes to them.

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WHY ARE RELATIONSHIPS SO IMPORTANT?

BY KEN WARREN Mum would often tell us about how she met my father as teenagers at the Sandgate pool and what a show-off he was on the diving board.

They went separate ways as adults, married other people, but reconnected later in their lives.

Mum often spoke about Dad’s great sense of fun and silliness, what she called his ‘ratbaggery’. I recall stories of Dad chasing his building apprentices around with a full ‘dunny’ can from the onsite toilet. He would also have water fights with mum where the garden hose would come into the house. He was still a bit of a show-off, singing ‘Danny Boy’ whenever requested. And he loved his family. I remember fondly his wrestling games, how hard he worked for us, and how well he kept in touch with his extended family as well.

The nine years that Bob and Ethel had together wasn't very long. But they were happy ones. I have some lovely memories of our holidays at Cotton Tree Caravan Park, not far from where I currently live.

When dad died at the age of 42, he was way too young. His loss had a profound effect on my family. Poor mum developed facial palsy and depression. For a number of years, she found it hard to keep on living. She said the only thing that kept her going was her children.

Dad also had a huge impact on my life. In some ways, he still does. At times, I wonder whether I inherited his and Mum’s strong need for connection. Some would say I have definitely inherited his ratbaggery and show-off tendencies.

gave me a great appreciation of the importance of relationships and how life is too short to be consumed by ongoing difficulties with others.

So, why are relationships so important?

1. Relationships serve our survival. There is no doubt that human beings are social animals.

Our ability to support and provide for each other has ensured our survival as a species.

And in families that function well, they protect and help children become the best they can be, and provide and support for each other.

Apparently, relationships are even more important for men’s survival. Men who are in a committed relationship tend to have a longer life. My wife, Christy, would say she has extended my life by at least ten years through ensuring that I eat better. Even at the friendship level, we tend to look out for each other. As a road cyclist, I can vouch for how my cycling mates look out for each other when dealing with dangers on the road.

2. Relationships meet a basic human need.

Psychiatrist, William Glasser, says that all human beings have a psychological need for connection – for closeness with family and friends, to be heard and understood, for touch, and to fit in and belong. Glasser says that while

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WHY ARE RELATIONSHIPS SO IMPORTANT? (CONT.) all human beings have this need, some people have a very strong need for connection. When this need is well-met, we tend to be happier.

There are other needs, of course, but this need for connection is fundamental to being human.

3. Relationships enhance our resilience. Our ability to deal with adversity is certainly enhanced when we have supportive relationships around us. No one is made to suffer alone. People dealing with challenges in their personal or work life will often say that it was supportive relationships with their colleagues that got them through their challenges. People who are more engaged with others in their community through a common faith, interest in their community, or shared interest in sport, for example, not only have fewer mental health problems, but cope better with major losses, natural disasters, and other adversities.

4.Positive relationships improve our wellbeing. I often think that one of the smart things I have done in my life is surround myself with good people, who think that I am wonderful, despite my flaws. The more we connect with people who love us, who make us laugh, or help us to feel good about ourselves, the better our well-being. Even people who are happy in quite stressful workplaces will say it is not so much the absence of the challenges that contribute to their well-being, but good re l a t i o n s h i p s w i t h t h e i r m a n a g e r a n d colleagues. And, of course, when we have ongoing conflicted relationships, either at home or work, this is a sure-fire recipe for misery.

Although relationships are the primary source of our well-being, they are also the primary cause of our misery.

cooperate with changes that need to be made.

Good relationships + high trust = greater cooperation with change. In high-performing teams, people will often say they also feel genuinely cared for by their colleagues or that they have a very good friendship with someone at work. You can’t be friends with everyone, of course, but we can at least learn how to work in more easily with the different personalities on our team.

6.Relationships help us to learn. We know that people learn in different ways. For some, their primary learning mode is visual or tactile.

Others learn through relationships - the example that others set through their behaviour or conversations that give them new insights.

Many people learn well through mentoring or being aligned with colleagues with complementary strengths. For many people, learning is best caught, than taught. It is one thing for management to talk about embracing change. But it is much more powerful when they are setting the example with their behaviour.

7.Relationships give us a sense of meaning.

Why do you do the work that you do? What motivates you to get up and deal with the challenges of each day? I don’t think my mum was alone in keeping on going for the sake of her children. Others say that what drives them is to help others in some way.

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WHY ARE RELATIONSHIPS SO IMPORTANT? (CONT.) important then connecting with our family and friends.

Jobs change or careers end. Material possessions wear out or lose their novelty. We move our focus from one obsession to the next.

My mum used to say that a life well-lived is shown by the amount of love that is left behind. Ultimately, it all comes down to relationships. All we really have is each other.

I remember an old manager of mine saying to me that there is no such thing as altruism. That when we help others we get a greater sense of fulfilment and purpose in our life.

Sometimes we act as if our work is the most important thing in our life. Or that material possessions are what makes us happy. Or that connecting with our smart phone is more

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WHAT NOT TO DO #3

BY MICHELLE BOWDEN Welcome to What NOT to do! This segment is dedicated to remind you of all the funny little

habits that you should get rid of immediately.

Don’t bring your personal dramas and grumpy pants to the stage! Remember to ask yourself: ‘What do I want my audience to feel?’, then make sure you feel it too. No one wants to listen to a ‘cup is half empty’, ‘downer’, ‘negative’ person with personal issues!

Remember, you have a choice about how you show up. You are ultimately in control of your feelings and emotions. Do your therapy in private, not with an audience.

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USING ICEBREAKERS TO START WITH A BANG!

BY MICHELLE BOWDEN Certainly some public speakers and business presenters prefer to begin their presentations with an icebreaker. And it’s a fact that icebreakers can be very effective to open a presention in many situations.

As with anything to do with speaking in public, you should consider your audience’s needs when deciding whether an icebreaker will be an effective opening for your presentation. A poorly scripted or poorly executed icebreaker can make it difficult for you to build rapport.

What is an icebreaker?

An icebreaker can be a joke, interesting fact, figure or statistic that you deliver in your first 30 seconds to help your audience sit up and take notice of what you have to say. It’s called the icebreaker because its job is to ‘break the ice’.

What are some examples of good icebreakers?

Here is an example of a good icebreaker:

‘One in six people in Australia claim they are bullied. My name is (name) and I’m here today to help you understand the impact of your cultural footprint on your organisation.’

The general pattern of an icebreaker is to:

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Deliver an interesting fact, figure or statistic.

Announce your name or welcome the audience.

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Tell the audience what you are there to talk about or what they will achieve from being in your presentation.

What do I need to know about delivering an effective icebreaker?

Here are some key points for delivering icebreakers effectively:

Icebreakers are delivered before you introduce yourself.

They must link to the content of your presentation.

They must be delivered in a conversational way, or you’ll look like you’ve been reading a presentation skills magazine!

Only use humour where appropriate. If you are not sure about certain humour be sure to reflect on your audience and their style, then you’ll know if it’s appropriate or not.

Tip: Icebreakers can be a very effective way to begin a presentation. You may also have realised that some icebreakers don’t always build rapport. In fact, some icebreakers actually break rapport with your audience. So be careful. If you decide to use an icebreaker make sure you use it wisely.

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CONFIDENT SPEAKING VOCALS–AUDIO

A confident, persuasive speaking voice lies within you!

Many of us know someone who has a strong, rich, resonant voice. Maybe it’s an actor like Sean Connery or Cate Blanchett.

At some point you may have found yourself wishing that you could enhance your vocal quality and projection so you were more compelling, influential and persuasive when speaking in meetings, persuading your manager, or selling to your clients.

Well you know it’s possible, and it’s easy! Creating a rich, resonant influential voice is all about warming up your voice, and this CD will take you through the warm-ups that actually work one by one. Enjoy!

HOW TO PRESENT–TIPS FROM THE MASTERS–AUDIO SERIES

Fast-track your presentation and speaking skills success by discovering the presentation secrets of 14 of Australia’s top conference keynote presenters.

What would be possible for your career and income if you absorbed the wisdom of Australia’s top speaking professionals and could learn from their tips and their mistakes?

Well, now you can in this series of insightful interviews by Australia’s #1 Presentation Skills Expert–Michelle Bowden.

Learn critical presentation tips from the amazing: Amanda Gore, Lisa McInnes-Smith, Glenn Capelli, Alan Parker, Siimon Reynolds, Rodney Marks, Sam Cawthorn, Marty Wilson, Terry Hawkins, Dale Beaumont, Catherine DeVrye, David Penglase, Avril Henry and Bruce Sullivan.

EXCEPTIONAL PRESENTATION DESIGN–DVD

You can design an exceptional presentation in a minimum amount of time!

Imagine how helpful it would be if you could have your very own coach taking you through the design process for an exceptional presentation. That’s exactly what this DVD is for!

If you have a presentation to write, simply play this DVD and Michelle Bowden will coach you through the design of an exceptional presentation from beginning to end. It couldn’t be simpler!

An ideal accompaniment to Michelle’s book How to Present, you’ll be reminded how to identify the purpose of your presentation, analyse your audience and design a powerful message that influences your audience to change their thinking and/or behaviour using techniques that actually work!

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TIPS FROM A PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER principles such as integrity that should never change.

MICHAEL MCQUEEN PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER

Never pre-judge an audience - You never know who is in the room when you present.

Sometimes you'll make the biggest impact with a small group or even with one individual so don't judge the value of an audience by it's size or the titles of the attendees.

Develop a long-term mindset - Building a strong speaking brand and a profitable speaking business takes time. Build solid foundations and beware of shortcuts that may cost you in the long run.

Michael McQueen is a multi award-winning speaker, social researcher and bestselling author. Michael’s latest book Winning the Battle for Relevance is a landmark title that explores why even the greatest businesses and institutions become obsolete and how others can avoid their fate. Having spoken to over 260,000 people across 5 continents since 2004, Michael is known for his engaging, entertaining and practical conference presentations. He has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the business including Bill Gates, Whoopi Goldberg and Larry King. In 2015, Michael was named Australian Keynote Speaker of the Year and was inducted into the Speakers Hall of Fame.

Here are Michael’s tips for professional speakers:

Pick a lane - Being an expert in an industry or topic area is a must. You can't be all things to all people and if you are selling yourself as an expert at lots of things you are unlikely to be seen as a true expert in anything.

Beware the 'Imitation Game' - Emulate what makes other speakers effective but avoid the trap of imitating them. In speaking as in fine art, people will rarely pay top dollar for a copy but they just may for a high-quality original.

Be clear on your non-negotiables - As you change and evolve as a speaker, make sure you never compromise on the values and

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Invest in the art-form - While you need to always be 'you' on stage, there is always a role for becoming more effective at amplifying the 'you' audiences see. Continually developing your vocal, movement and storytelling skills is a must.

Don't be a lone wolf - Speaking can be a lonely business so make sure you find a group of running mates who can keep you sharp and accountable. The National Speakers Association is the best place I've found for this.

Never assume - Don't fall into the trap of assuming clients will be prepared so take extras of anything you'll need at a live event s u c h a s AV c o n n e c t o r s a n d s p e a k e r introductions.

Beware the intoxicating effects of success As your star rises, be careful to stay humble and approachable. Reputations take decades to build in the speaking industry and minutes to lose especially when egos become involved.

Celebrate the wins - We can easily get so busy running from event to event that we don't take the time to celebrate and commemorate progress along the way.

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THE SPEED OF THE LEADER IS THE SPEED OF THE GANG!

BY GREG MOWBRAY As the leader (of the organisation, team or group) you are the pace setter. You are the one that others take their lead from. Are you currently on ‘slo mo’, fast forward or paused?

Cosmetics legend Mary Kay Ash, founder of the Mary Kay brand, said "the speed of the leader is the speed of the gang". The point she was m a k i n g w a s t h a t t h e leader sets the tone for the organisation. They are the one that must drive others towards the goals and ultimately the vision of the organisation.

not be mistaken for determined progress towards a clear, shared vision.

Leaders should be bold, decisive and have a sense of urgency, but I want to sound a warning about speed. Not having a vision or a plan for how to get there can make some appear to be going fast but all they are really doing is behaving chaotically and randomly. This should

Leaders should be aware that their team members are observing their speed, their direction and their determination.

How fast are you going now?

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FREE BOOK GIVE AWAY

BY JEN DALITZ Ever felt you're juggling so many things you can't possibly be doing a good job of any of them? Then this book is for you. Little Wins for Working Women is a treasure chest of inspiration, insights and practical strategies that give women the confidence to overcome their everyday challenges.

With a foreword by Anna McPhee (Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency), it's an ideal desk-top companion for any woman and makes a perfect gift.

To claim your very own copy of LITTLE WINS FOR WORKING WOMEN in time for Mother’s Day be one of the first 5 to email michelle@michellebowden.com.au with the words ‘Little Wins for Working Women’ in the subject line. www.michellebowden.com.au

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YOU

IS IT TIME IMPROVED YOUR PRESENTATION SKILLS? COME JOIN ME! Dramatically improve the way you present and influence. Attend one of my Persuasive Presentation Skills Masterclasses in 2014 and change your life!

Seriously, it’s a life changing

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Absorb yourself in a generative and experiential approach.

Learn something then practice, then lear n something then practice…

Group sizes are limited to only 10 people per program.

Risk free - 100% moneyback guarantee.

Risk free approach to a subject most people find ‘daunting’!

Endorsed by thousands of people from over a hundred corporations around Australia.

Plenty of time for you to get personal one-on-one time with Michelle’s during the program.

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A d d re s s y o u r s p e c i fi c , personal needs.

Facilitated by Michelle Bowden who has over 20 years experience running her programs and who has been nominated for Educator of the Year for the last 4 years.

Learning with lots of laughter.

Techniques are embedded so you remember them decades later.

SYDNEY: MAY 19-20 JUNE 9-10 JULY 21-22 AUGUST 18-19 SEPTEMBER 15-16 OCTOBER 13-14 To chat about your specific needs or receive more information please email Michelle: michelle@michellebowden.com.au

There’s no need for you to fear public speaking. Please don’t miss a career opportunity ever again because you couldn’t speak up! Anyone can be an exceptional presenter in business - 100% guaranteed.

TESTIMONIAL about Michelle’s training: JASMINE MARQUEZ SALES AND EDUCATION EXECUTIVE, CLINIQUE Thank you so much for the 2 days. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the program. You are an engaging, intelligent and inspiring woman.

I didn’t know what to expect prior to attending and walked out of the 2 days with an increased level of confidence and feeling fully equipped with tools that are both necessary and important for every day at work as well as in my personal life. You made the content easy to understand and Fun. Thank You! For more information on Michelle’s coaching or training go to www.michellebowden.com.au

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BOOK OF THE MONTH OK, I know it’s MY book! If you are serious about really improving your business presentation skills then you need this book. Go to my website

CD OF THE MONTH

LUSCIOUS LIPS

Thinking of improving your presentation skills but don’t want to go on a training program? You need to grab a copy of How to Present - Tips from the Master.

Tips from 14 of Australia’s top public speakers. Go to my website

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