Powerful Presenting For Leaders
David Thomas, global speaker and executive speaking coach, shows leaders how to handle their nerves when presenting, really connect with their audience and walk off feeling like a presentation rockstar!
https://www.CreatingPresentationRockstars.com
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 15 minutes
- Episodes
- 165
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
#85 The most extraordinary coaching session ever (and not in a good way)
Recently, David did a 1-2-1 presentation skills coaching session with a Dubai CEO that turned out to be the most extraordinary one ever.
But unfortunately, not for the right reasons.
David explains w…
#84 Does one size fits all truly exist for speaking?
David posted recently that his process for presentation skills called The Presentation Palace is a flexible template that can be applied to ANY presentation. David then received a great challenge say…
#83 You MUST be the right presenter and the right fit
When assessing a presentation you have either been asked to give or volunteered for, you must ask yourself two questions - are you the right speaker for this presentation and are you the right fit?
D…
#82 This book could be the difference between life and death
Everyone prepares like crazy for the big talks which is absolutely the right thing to do. Problem is, that means best practice doesn't become common practice. The only way that happens is by implemen…
#81 Time to find out what you don't know
David had a fabulous email this week off someone who had raised a ton of money for his business after working with David.
But while this was brilliant, one thing that the guy said in his exit intervi…
#80 It's time....to get your remote speaking up to scratch
Nearly a year into remote speaking and maybe 1 in 20 leaders are doing a great job presenting through a camera lens.
The quality is genuinely appalling.
But virtual speaking is not going away. 2021 …
#79 The 20 things David has learned in 2020
2020 has been a unique year for speaking. A massive transfer to remote/virtual speaking has been both amazing for its efficiency and incredibly hard because of its reductive nature.
David goes throug…
#78 Excuses make me want to punch people in the face
In a couple of sessions recently with CEOs, two of David's delegates started making excuses for their bad speaking practice even though they knew they were wrong.
In this episode, David explains that…
#77 A media interview is a great opportunity for best presentation practice
David got interviewed recently on a show/podcast with over 100,000 listeners. Not only is a media interview free PR but it is also a fantastic to implement best presentation practice.
Listen to David…
#76 Just because they don't like you doesn't mean they don't care
David got a low score on a talk recently. It was clear that he really didn't appeal to some of those present. But, after licking his wounds, he contacted those who attended for feedback.
He was surpr…
#75 The best starts to speeches ever written
In this episode, David is going to share some of the best starts to speeches ever written - and he knows this because he wrote them!
In all seriousness, he has written these recently for some major t…
#74 Nobody is paying attention to you
The new entrants into the workplace - Generation Z - have the attention span of 8 seconds and watch 5 screens at once. ANY distractions will have them disengage almost instantly.
But they are not alo…
#73 Just be like Leonardo DiCaprio
Everyone waits to become a massive world class expert before sharing amazing knowledge they have. In this episode, David explains why this hurts you as a leader and a speaker.
#72 David is turning his back on his principles
David has always said that congruency is key to maintain speaking integrity. In this episode, he explains why it is no longer so important to be congruent.
#71 This old dog is learning new tricks
David has been speaking for nearly quarter of a century yet coronavirus has thrown him - and everyone - into the new world of virtual presenting. David shares one massive thing he has changed which h…
#70 Never presume to know what an audience is thinking
David recently put up a post on Facebook asking a challenging question. He got a host of totally unexpected responses. This was a timely reminder that it is important to never presume what an audienc…
#69 Forget perfection, it's not worth the effort
Being a recovering perfectionist, David wants everything to be just right. Unfortunately, this actually negatively affects his speaking. Speaking is a live, organic experience and should be approache…
#68 Sort your head out and you'll be fine
When it comes to being a cracking presenter, it really just comes down to one thing - the 1.5kg lump of grey matter between our ears. Once we master our mindset in relation to speaking, we can make h…
#67 Incredible presenting can actually create an identity shift
When leaders knock a presentation out of the park, it is the wonderful plaudits that come from the audience that make them feel amazing. But there is another brilliant knock on effect - the effect it…
#66 All you can do is be the best version of yourself when you present
The worst thing any leader can do when they are looking to improve their presentation skills is try and 'match' someone else, particularly a truly stellar presenter like Barack Obama.
In this episode…