We had a really fun time leading a custom public speaking class in San Diego for the San Diego and Imperial Center for Excellence. This custom 2-day Fearless Presentations® class took place June 12–13, 2025, at MiraCosta College in beautiful San Diego, CA. When I boarded a plane from Dallas, it was already 95 degrees….
How to stop saying Um is one of the most common public speaking concerns. Um is a filler word. And filler words are a natural part of everyday conversation. A surprising fact, though, is that you’ll actually sound strange (or even fake) to your audience if you don’t use any filler words. However, there is…
If you search the internet, you will find thousands of experts claiming they can show you how to overcome stage fright. And you’ll likely get hundreds of tips that will help you reduce or overcome the symptoms of stage fright. However, just masking the symptoms won’t help you eliminate this specific type of performance anxiety….
The most frequently asked topic that we get questions on when we conduct public speaking training is always related to PowerPoint Tips. Because PowerPoint is so powerful, people tend to either get really good at all of the bells and whistles and overwhelm their audience, or they use PowerPoint as a crutch and rely on their slide deck too much making their presentation very boring. Below are the top 10 biggest Power Point Mistakes that we tend to make along with ways to overcome them.
Your technical expertise means nothing if the selection committee doesn’t believe in your team. It’s crucial to build credibility in shortlist presentations to ensure your team stands out. When it comes to winning multi-million dollar contracts, most technical professionals make the same critical mistake: they try to establish credibility by overwhelming selection committees with their…
Picture this: Your team just spent weeks preparing for a major shortlist interview. You’ve got impressive credentials, deep expertise, and a slick PowerPoint deck. But halfway through your presentation, you can see the selection committee’s eyes glazing over. What went wrong? More often than not, the culprit isn’t your team’s qualifications or even your delivery—it’s…