How To Present Magazine November 2010

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IN THIS ISSUE Siimon Reynolds’ tips for business presenters Are you a Lassie or Pitbull?

PowerPoint Tips Summer Style Tips Make your Q&A sessions sizzle!

The STRONG close Public Speaking Tips for Parents

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Michelle’s Update

DIARY DATES INFLUENTIAL PRESENTATION SKILLS (2-day Public Program) Join Michelle at her next public program IN SYDNEY on: • November 16-17 • December 1-2 Join Michelle at her next public program IN MELBOURNE on: February 8-9, 2011 For details please email: michelle@michellebowden.com.

Who is Michelle Bowden?

Michelle is an expert in influential presentation skills in business.

Michelle has run her 2-day Influential Presentation Skills program over 550 with many thousands of people and sheʼs been nominated in both 2009 and 2010 for Educator of the Year. Michelle is one of only 25 Australian females who is a Certified Speaking Professional - the highest designations for speakers in the world. For a list of Michelle clients please go to: www.howtopresent.com.au

Welcome to the third issue of How to Present! A magazine designed to give you tips and techniques for presenting your ideas in business.

We have a bumper third edition which I’m sure you will enjoy.

Siimon Reynolds is someone I deeply admire - so imagine my excitement when he said ʻyes!ʼ to being one of the featured speakers in my new How to Present - Presentation Skills Tips from the Masters CD. Iʼve included some of the interview I did with him for that series here for you. When you read his wisdom you may be reminded that often we know what to do to be engaging, influential presenters, yet we just get slack and forget to do it.

Siimon will refocus you on the basics.

Weʼve also included some tips on how to build rapport with people from my great friend, International Speaker Kirsty Spraggon and a health tip for Peak Performance from my mate, former AFL player and International Speaker Mark Bunn.

Plus, people are always telling me how nervous they are when it comes to the Q&A section of their presentations, so this month Iʼve given you some tips for Answering Questions.

Plus I have provided the definite guide to how to close your presentations with strength and influence so that your audience changes their behaviour - after all, isnʼt that why we present?

Plus, we also have our regulars including Parents Corner for parents to help their children present with confidence, as well as voice tips, how to control your presentation, and a Special Style Tips Feature from Style Guru Elena Reed - so you look your best in business throughout Summer!

So grab yourself a ʼcuppaʼ, 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. And if youʼve enjoyed the magazine yourself, please forward it to a friend or click the “like it” button on the magazine pages. Happy Presenting!

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SUCCESS STORIES! OLLIE TAMS GENERAL MANAGER BUSINESS SELECT JETSET TRAVELWORLD

presentation - that’s how I found Michelle. I know from a personal viewpoint I needed help with pacing and organisation or structure of presentations.

In general, what positive outcomes have you achieved from improving your presentation skills?

I enjoy the templates that Michelle has put together to guide and teach the finer points so that designing the presentation is quick and easy. She teaches you how to expand your presentation skill set quickly without anxiety and without losing your personality.

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

Having the expert training from Michelle constantly playing in the back of my mind gives me greater confidence to present in my own style while keeping the content flowing, relevant and engaging.

What kind of presenting do you do?

I present formally at quarterly state meetings with my Business Select members. I present at industry functions like the Travel Industry Education Forum and at national corporate conferences for Jetset Travelworld Business Select. But really I present and influence people all day!

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

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

1. It’s possible to feel very confident.

2. How to open a presentation in a meaningful way that connects with the audience.

3. How to structure my presentations so that I have the ability to move away from my prepared script, but easily segue back to the presentation without losing site of the objective.

Working in the fast paced Travel Industry my job requires me to make connections and lasting relationships while presenting, influencing and strategizing in front of groups. It's all about, "getting the right people in the room" and then making sure the right things get done with integrity. This I think, is the foundation of good, positive business relationships. Individual brand and credibility go a long way to making this happen.

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THE STRONG CLOSE

BY MICHELLE BOWDEN that presentation they just sat recency, your audience is more through for an hour.

What a likely to remember the first or last waste of everyone’s time!. thing you say. In fact Michael Grinder - an amazing speaking I believe there are 6 critical steps coach from the US explained to to include in the close of your me this year that there’s some presentation. Let’s go through research around that suggests them here... that people’s attention peaks when they think you’re nearly finished! So a great tip, is to say Other information some sort of transitional phrase Firstly think about adding any like: “in summary...” to spark extra information that you want people’s attention. to cover, but that doesn’t really fit in the body of your presentation. The summary should include This cold be extra facts, data, your three key messages so the interesting asides that make the a u d i e n c e r e m e m b e r s t h e content more rich and engaging. important points from what At this time in the presentation you’ve said throughout the you can also give your contact presentation. details so the audience knows Call to action how to get in touch with you if they want to discuss your presentation points further. This This is where you ask your could include your website, audience to do the thing you intranet access code or email want them to do. It could be to your address for example. And if you ‘ e n d o r s e are thinking of saying ‘thank you’ recommendations’, ‘implement at some stage in the presentation the strategy immediately’, ‘refer then it’s also where you say you to their colleagues’ or something like: ‘it’s been my whatever behaviour you require pleasure speaking with you as a result of this presentation.

Don’t be shy - if you don’t ask, today’. they might not know you want Note: ‘thank you’ implies that them to do it! you ‘owe’ the audience so it’s better to just say something like Question and Answer ‘this has been a wonderful This is where you facilitate opportunity for us to discuss...’ the question and answer session. Remember that most of Summary what an ‘artful’ facilitator does You probably know that thanks h a p p e n s u n d e r n e a t h t h e to the law of primacy and awareness of the audience.

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How do you close your presentations?

Do you know what to say so that the audience remembers your message and takes the action you desire?

An important step in structuring an influential presentation is to ensure you close with strength.

Unfortunately most presenters don’t make the most of this important part of the presentation. The result is that the presentation ends with low energy and people can feel a bit flat. I’m sure you have heard a business presenter finish saying ‘thank you’ and then everyone just nods and gets up and leaves. They go straight back to their desk or straight on to the next meeting and don’t give another thought to the content of

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THE STRONG CLOSE CONTINUED

Become masterful at running the Q&A and it can be one of the best parts of your presentation.

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Negative and Positive Consequences This is where you explain to the audience what will happen if they do and don’t do what you’re suggesting. For detailed information on how to answer questions please read my article on how to answer questions later in this magazine.

6 Closing Statement Your closing statement should be uplifting, short and punchy and should link to your opening so the audience knows it’s the end without a slide that says: ‘the end’!

Note: It’s a good idea to refrain from calling your audience to action again in your close.

They heard you at step 4 and won’t generally appreciate being ‘sold’ to!

Next time you present, have a look at these 6 steps and try implementing them so you set

BONUS TIP - Peppermint to 'Spark’ You Up by MARK BUNN

yourself up to be a powerful p re s e n t e r w h o m o t i v a t e s , i n s p i r e s a n d i n fl u e n c e s audiences to your way of thinking. Good luck!

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year-old Eastern principles of health and happiness. http://www.markbunn.com.au If your energy regularly sags, or you find yourself reaching for a cup of coffee or sugary soft drink each afternoon, try a peppermint pick me up. The distinct smell and taste of peppermint has been known throughout many traditions to stimulate the brain, helping it to 'spark up and focus'.

Peppermint stimulates alertness and performance, particularly with respect to jobs that involve more detailed tasks.

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Suggestion: 1. Burn some peppermint oil in a diffuser at home or work - it’s the smell of peppermint that is what does the trick.

2. Drink peppermint tea 3. Eat something pepperminty – mints/gum - if you can find without all the rubbish in them! * Most ‘peppermints’ involve lots of chocolate or sugar, and little peppermint, but as an occasional afternoon tea treat, go for it. A little ‘treat’ now and then is always good!

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ARE YOU A LASSIE OR A PITBULL WHEN IT COMES TO MEETING NEW CLIENTS?

BY KIRSTY SPRAGGON

I went for a walk recently and this hilarious dog decided I should play ball with him. The thing is, I don't do 'ball' especially wet, slobber covered tennis balls. He was very persistent and continued to drop and throw it at me as I walked on. I couldn't help but laugh. This went on and on and on until I found him so cute (he did resemble Lassie) I had no choice but to throw the damn ball.

For me the appointment to catch up with someone is an opportunity to open up a relationship but I don’t define the type of opportunity I expect from the relationship. It could be that instead of getting a sale, I get a learning experience, a friend, a mentor, or a sale. Or I may get nothing. Instead I may give to them in the way of mentoring, coaching or learning. !

Sometimes I’m giving and sharing my skills and advice and helping them, and other times they are helping me. It comes back in different ways that may not always be tangible but when you give freely it does come back.! So go have a couple of coffees and drinks with potential clients and see what happens when you let go of the attachment and are just catching up for the sake of catching up and getting to know each other you will see that you will always get something but it may not be what you were expecting.

Gentle persistence in a playful way can be a far more effective way to get the sale. Make sure your meeting or pitching style is more Lassie than Pitbull.

I have noticed lately that so many people are so focused on what outcome they are going to get from a meeting or pitch that they miss the opportunity to just ‘catch up’ with people. They are so aggressive about having an agenda that they don’t connect.

How about instead of going to meet a potential client with an attachment to what you ‘expect from the meeting’ such as potential business or a sale, you instead just went to ‘catch up’ and get to know each other?

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With 15 years experience in every facet of the sales industry. Her outstanding career saw her ranked in the top 1 percent of individuals in RE/MAX’s global network of 121,000 sales agents worldwide. http://www.kirstyspraggon.com.au

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TIP FROM A PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER MICHELLE BOWDEN & SIIMON REYNOLDS

3. Use the ‘style’ that best suits the seniority of the people in the room.

4. Prepare objections so you can be certain of yourself.

5. Use your voice so you’re not monotonous – use pause so you don’t speak too fast.

6. Be electrified by your own subject matter – it leads to charisma.

Siimon Reynolds is someone I deeply admire and respect. He co-founded Photon Group, which in 8

years grew to a staff of 6000, becoming the 15th largest marketing services company in the world, consisting of 52 companies in 14 countries! Siimon has won almost every advertising award in the world for creativity. Siimon speaks regularly at conferences in Australia and internationally most recently he appeared on the platform with Richard Branson! He has spoken on high performance and business excellence to over 60,000 business people to date. His speeches are lively, revealing, useful and memorable.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Siimon when he generously agreed to participate in my new 10 CD Series resource called How to Present - Presentation Skills Tips from the Masters available now from Go to my How To Present website.

It’s my pleasure to provide some of Siimon’s key tips for business presenters. Siimon said: 1. Know your subject – we all know expertise when we see it.

2. Prepare, know your audience, get there early and even stand in the space.

7. Look at your slides and be sure they are adding to your personal style. Make sure the slides don’t do the presentation – keep them brief.

8. In a board presentation use short slides and a handout.

9. If you’re being introduced by someone, include some proof of your credentials and some of your personal qualities in the intro you give them to read out.

10. Keep technical information simple so people can understand you, and use a summary.

How to Present Presentation Skills Tips from the Masters (10 CD series) features the presentation skills tips, and techniques from 14 of Australia’s top keynote speakers. You can listen to all the interviews plus much more from Siimon Reynolds by purchasing your very own copy of this essential business resource.

Go to my How To Present website.

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YOU ARE IN CONTROL!

BY MICHELLE BOWDEN As a presenter you are in control. In fact, you are in control of three things: 1. Your self 2. Your message 3. Your environment

This means you are in control of the words you choose to use to articulate your perspective. I believe there are 13 language patterns that should be included in every influential presentation.

You are in control of your environment:

You are in control of your self: When presenting you are in control of the clothes you wear, the way you move your body and the way you choose to speak and use your voice. You are also in control of the mental approach you bring to your presenting. In other words, you are in control of the ‘self talk’ that you have going around in your head.

You are in control of your message:

You are in control of they way the room is set up, where the PowerPoint screen is, where people sit (including who has their back to the beautiful view from your meeting room window), how hot or cold it is plus much much more.

If you take control of all three of these elements you will maximise the likelihood of changing your audience’s behaviour - which is why we present in the first place.

Good luck!

POWERPOINT TIPS

BY MICHELLE BOWDEN Ever felt confused about where to look in a presentation?

Do you look at the slides or the presenter?

ITʼS CALLED COGNITIVE OVERLOAD Australian research lead by Professor John Sweller at the University of NSW has uncovered a theory known as the "cognitive load theory". It suggests that the human brain processes and retains more information if it is digested in either verbal or written formats, not both (SMH Patty 2007). "The use of the PowerPoint presentation has been a disaster," Professor Sweller said. "It should be ditched." Further, he suggests that diagrams can be useful, but it is not effective to say the same words that are written on the slides because it is putting too much load on the mind and decreases the audience's ability to fully comprehend what is being presented. If you have graphs, diagrams, bullet points or words on your slides, it is important to understand Sweller's theory of cognitive load. To avoid 'cognitive load' or what I call 'split attention', ensure the audience is clear that they should either be looking at you (as you 'claim your space' and engage them from the middle with the screen image blanked out). Or, you give permission to the audience to look at the screen (as you stand out of the way and allow them time to read the slide).

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ANSWERING QUESTIONS WITH FINESSE

BY MICHELLE BOWDEN The question and answer (Q&A) session is a part of the presentation that makes many people feel nervous. After chatting about this with hundreds of people, I think the nervousness comes from uncertainty about what the audience might ask. I know that many people feel the Q&A is difficult to control, and no one wants to look like a ‘goose’ in front of their audience because they can’t control the presentation or don’t know how to answer a question.

As a presenter, our role is generally to assist our audience to be relaxed, engaged and attentive throughout the Q&A and there is a real art to questioning.

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Answer the question in an organised and structured way so For Example: ‘Important it's easy for everyone in your question Geoff, and the reason it's important is because....’ This audience to understand what is called giving status, it’s where you have said.

It’s a good idea for you to learn you compliment the question to facilitate the Q&A so you asker and make them feel Check/confirm showcase your professional special. expertise and make the Q&A Check the ‘asker' is happy with section of your presentation a your answer. You might like to Paraphrase really interesting and engaging nod your head or give some part of your overall presentation direct eye contact.

This is where you repeat the event. So let’s look at how you question in your own words. might ask for and then answer You do this in case the audience questions so the Q&A ends up didn't hear the question and also Try these four steps when being one of the highlights of answering questions in your to ensure that you heard the your presentation. business meetings and question and understood it presentations and notice how correctly.

Plus of course, it also There are 4 steps you can use to much more thorough and easy it then buys you some more time ensure you help and impress is for your audience to stay to think of a good answer! everyone as well as maintain engaged!

Remember to also open your rapport with everyone in the eye contact and body language group throughout the Q&A Happy Presenting! out to the group as you repeat section of your presentation. the question.

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SUMMER STYLE TIPS

BY ELENA REED Three tips for wardrobe success !

Don’t buy anything unless it goes with four other items in your closet.

Autumn/Winter update) for shopping! !

When the time comes, you simply need to do a preshopping planning session to Have you ever stared at separate your ‘wardrobe needs’ your closet wondering from ‘your own wants’. Write it how you ended up with such a down, keep it close to your heart miss-match of pieces? Before and make sure you don’t buy a you know it half of your morning thing unless it’s on your list and is wasted and you end up of course... unless it goes with wearing the same thing day in four other items in your and day out!! A good wardrobe wardrobe. is the one that allows you to ! create many looks in no time.

Remember the old saying?

As the time goes by, you may Proper planning prevents poor bump into something nice that Elena Reed is a conference performance.! you love to death. Can you buy speaker and coach ! it? Of course! Just make sure it specialising in image, colour does not put a hole in your and business etiquette. She Do your major shopping budget. It’s good to be also runs regular workshops twice a year. Add on spontaneous when you have a for professionals to help them inexpensively when you see system already in place. create a winning image for career and personal success. something you like. Well planned shopping is much easier !

Meet Elena at http:// than you think. Just before a Buy quality not quantity www.elenareed.com.au/ or change of season, new stock We all have more www.elenareed.com.au! hits the stores. That’s when you important things to spend our need to do your shopping, not money on than clothing. Kids’ Like a house requires when the sales are on as there education, mortgage payments, maintenance, looking your will be nothing decent left. grocery bills... the list goes on. If professional best does not ! you buy well, however, that is happen by itself. You need a So, right now I invite you to take one quality garment instead of plan and a budget plus a five poor ones, you will actually focused shopping trip every now a pen, open up your diary and block one day in September save thousands of dollars in the and then. Building a wardrobe (your Spring/Summer update) long run.! that works is about shopping and one day in March (your

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SUMMER STYLE TIPS CONTINUED Gentlemen’s corner: what’s in a Like most other things in life, successful fashion is about suit? letting your inner self shine Your suit should always be first through. Updating your look is class as nothing makes you look important but it does not have to more professional. break the bank.

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The fabric is the biggest factor in Add these items to your the price you pay. Light weight wardrobe inexpensively this wool is good for all year round. season: Cotton is your second best choice for Summer.

Something colourful.

Colour is the easiest way A black suit is inappropriate for to update your look. The shops day time, use for evenings only. are blooming with bold brights Navy and charcoal are great for and lively hues. The top brights the office. Light grey is also for this season are super red, appropriate during Summer and bold coral and bright blue. is a popular fashion choice for !

Spring/Summer 2010.

A Summer scarf. Make an ! impact by spicing up your The double-breasted jacket has old jacket with a cheerful linen made a huge comeback. scarf or drape a stylish kerchief ! around your neck when wearing Summer is the perfect time to a business shirt. add some patterns into your ! closet. This year choose a A stripy shirt. Not only are pinstripe. patterns back with ! vengeance, chances are you One button in a single breasted already have a stripy shirt hiding jacket is very fashion forward. in your closet. Wear it with Two buttons are the best. Three confidence. What an affordable buttons are harder to pull off – way to make your look feel new. works best for taller men. Four ! buttons – approach with caution; A fabulous day time dress. best when avoided.!!!

The dresses are ! everywhere and they are so easy during hot Summer days.

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outfit already. All you require is couple of accessories to spice up your look. !

An interesting belt. If your body shape allows, wear a belt with your suit jacket, day time dress or tasteful knit.

Choose a striking colour if you want to add individuality to your outfit or a neutral hue if your intention is to define the waist.

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ELENA’S 5 TIPS 1. Wear something colourful - particularly super red, bold coral and bright blue.

2. Add a summer scarf to spice up your old jacket or a kerchief when wearing a business short.

3. A stripy shirt is a great option to update your look.

4. Try a fabulous day time dress.

5. Consider an interesting belt in a striking colour.

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SUCCESS STORIES! NICK SIMITZIS, NG FARAH REAL ESTATE

What kind of presenting do you do at work?

The kind of presenting I do for work is one on one presenting, mostly when meeting prospective clients to advise them on!the process involved in selling their!home.!As you may have guessed I work in the!Real Estate Industry as a Real!Estate Sales Agent. !

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

Having worked in the real estate industry for over 14 years and being involved in hundreds of property transactions, I felt like I had a!good understanding on what is required to achieve the best price for a property. Having this knowledge at hand, I really wanted to do something with it and provide many!homeowners with tips and recommendations on how they could get the best return on their property. So I decided I was going to hold a Seminar called "How to Maximise Your Property

Value" where I was to be the Host and Presenter for the evening. !

When the conference room was booked for my Seminar and the date confirmed, reality kicked in very quickly..... I felt nervous and anxious about the fact that in five weeks time I was to stand up to talk to the!50 people that had booked to attend. So, that's when!I knew I needed some professional guidance on how to overcome my fear of public speaking, which!is why I!attended Michelle's presentation course.! !

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

This program has had an amazing, positive influence on my mindset.!

I am much more confident and it has enabled me to become a better communicator in expressing my message a lot more effectively to my clients in everyday conversations. !

In general, what positive outcomes have you achieved from improving your presentation skills?

The Influential Presentation Skills program was excellent for me!as it had a profound and positive impact on overcoming my fears of public speaking. I now know how to analyse the audience, structure the message, rehearse and rehearse and as a result of this training I was able to present confidently and effectively at my seminar which turned out to be a great success for me! The feedback I received!from!many of the people that attended was very positive!and as a result I will be holding!another Seminar in the next few months!

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The course has!taught me how to structure an effective message and how to deliver it confidently which has enabled me to excel in my career by being better able to connect with more people through public speaking. !

In what specific ways have your presentation skills improved since completing Michelle's training?

By attending this training program, I am now!equipped with the tools!to!present successfully everyday. I have become a more confident and effective speaker in my business. I am now!more effective at getting my point of view across to more people!in a confident manner.

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

1. That anyone can become a confident and successful presenter 2. Its not about you its all about the audience - Extend yourself to the audience 3. The 13 steps to an awesome presentation speech!work everytime!

NICK SAYS: “I now know how to analyse the audience, structure the message, rehearse and rehearse. I was able to present confidently and effectively at my seminar and as a result I will be holding!another Seminar in the next few months!�

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Parents Corner is a dedicated section designed to give adults tips for equipping their children with one of the most fundamental skills they can develop in life - the skill of public speaking.

If your children fear public speaking there’s lots of things you can do to help them.! You can assist your child or children to be confident public speakers by following a few simple tips.

Nervousness or Excitement Did you know that it’s the exact same physiological experience in your body whether you’re nervous or excited?! The only thing that determines whether it’s a good or bad experience is the word you choose to use to describe it?! So that means that some children will call it excitement, others will call it nervousness, some children will dread speaking to their class, others look forward to it.! So as a parent you can play an important role in helping your child ‘re-frame’ the feeling by helping them to stop calling the feeling ‘nervous’ and calling it a more positive word such as ‘excited’ or ‘pumped’!! In our family we call it funny tummy!

Many parents say to me “how can I help my child to reduce their fear of speaking Michelle?! You see I hate speaking and couldn’t do it myself so I don’t know what to do to help my child”.! Sound familiar?!

Of course a key role we play as parents is to role model the behaviour we want to see in our children.!

Be sure not to ever talk about how nervous YOU get before a workplace presentation in front of them – they’ll use you as their role model and will seek to copy you throughout their life.! So maybe it’s time for you to work out how to kick you own nervousness as a presenter!! Join me in one of my Influential Presentation Skills programs http:// www.howtopresent.com.au/training and kick the nervous habit for once and for all! www.howtopresent.com.au

Make sure you help them be disciplined enough top practice and practice.! Then, keep telling your children that they have done the work and they’ll be great.

Encourage them to believe in themselves and to tell themselves that they can do it.

A wonderful confidence coach and friend of mine, Kathryn Orford www.theconfidencecoach.net.au does this fantastic exercise with kids where she gets them to imagine the nervousness or fear as a little ball in their hands and then throw the ball with both hands into the sky and say “whoosh” really loudly as through you are throwing away the negative emotion and this definitely works for many people. Try this with your child and see if they can “whoosh” away their fears.

Stay tuned for more helpful tips for parent who want to help their kids be confident communicators in our December issue!

Happy Presenting!

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BEAUTIFUL GROOMING Be sure to pay full attention to your entire ‘package‘ when you present. This includes having neat, manicured fingernails - you too boys! For the girls, try REVLON’s Oh My! Magenta

CD OF THE MONTH I’ve spent the last month compiling some amazing interviews with 14 of Australia’s top speakers. Go to my: How To Present website

LIP COLOUR Girls! Want to apply your lipstick in the morning and not think about it again? Try Amplified Creme Lipstick - from M.A.C Cosmetics. Of course I LOVE ‘Show Orchid’

SEMINAR Influential Presentation Skills is a ‘life changing’ 2-day program that runs monthly in Sydney and a few times each year in Melbourne and Brisbane. If you’re serious about dramatically improving the way you present and influence please go to my How To Present website.

Or call Michelle to discuss your specific needs on 0412 391170.

CONFERENCE ROOMS Are you looking for first class training rooms in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane? I recommend Christie Conference Centre. For more information go to their website.

BOOK OF THE MONTH OK, I know it’s MY book! If you are serious about really improving your presentation skills then I highly recommend Don’t Picture me Naked. Go to my How To Present website

MICHELLE RECOMMENDS

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