by Olivia Mitchell | Presentation skills
Speaking up in meetings is a useful thing to do both for your career and for your personal growth. From your career’s point of view, research has shown that people who speak up early and often are seen as leaders – get this – even when they are wrong... 
by Olivia Mitchell | Presentation skills
When I was in the States last year, I met up with Nancy Duarte… and she interviewed me. She’s now written up the interview on her blog. Find out more about my story and why I’m passionate about helping people be better presenters – and... 
by Olivia Mitchell | Presentation skills
This is a post written by Tony Burns, my partner and co-trainer. There are two types of people in the world – those who divide the world into two types of people, and those who don’t. I’m one of the former. I find models useful – they show distinctions that can help... 
by Olivia Mitchell | Presentation skills
I’ve been through a long journey (25 years) of developing as a speaker. I started off shy, nervous and tentative. Now I’m a high energy, animated speaker and I love connecting, laughing, riffing with an audience. But along the way I’ve picked up some bad habits.... 
by Olivia Mitchell | Presentation skills
When Tony and I were in America we attended a Story Theater Retreat with professional speaker Doug Stevenson. This is a two-and-a-half-day workshop focusing on crafting and refining just one story, but at the same time teaching you a process that you can apply to all... 
by Olivia Mitchell | Presentation skills
I don’t remember where I heard this story – it might not even be true – but I love the message: A young scientist was in charge of looking after a famous expert coming to speak at a conference. The scientist’s duties were to pick the expert up at the airport, and then...
