by Olivia Mitchell | Nervousness
There’s a ton of internet advice on how to overcome the fear of public speaking. Much of the advice is of the “what worked for me” kind. Or the advice is the first stage of trying to sell you a a hypnosis CD. So how do you decide what advice to...
by Olivia Mitchell | Presentation philosophy
Being able to express yourself publicly at important ceremonies and celebrations – funerals, weddings, christenings and birthdays – is one of the greatest gifts. My father died 10 years ago. I was going to speak at his funeral. But when we arrived at the...
by Olivia Mitchell | Delivery
There is one thing that will take you from being a good presenter to becoming a great presenter. I’ve recently returned from 5 weeks travelling overseas. The first week back in New Zealand we ran a one-day presentation skills course. This is routine stuff for...