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Mission Impossible: That World Cup Speech
The football season has just got underway but I want to take you back to the World Cup final in July. Why on earth was Tom Cruise, an American Hollywood star, giving a speech at the closing ceremony in New York? That was the question on my mind and on many other...
Overcoming the Fear of Pitching
Do the words “deliver a pitch” make your stomach drop? You’re not alone. Pitching taps into a very human fear: being judged, rejected, or dismissed—especially by someone more senior. When your idea is turned down, it can feel personal, even when it isn’t. Add to that...
It’s Not About You: 5 Steps to Audience-Friendly Presentations
I am not good with numbers. After all I make my living from words. I always need a second opinion about my finances. I was delighted when a friend invited me along as a “plus one” to a presentation given by her private Swiss bank at a five-star Geneva hotel. We were...
The Recipe for a Successful Event
Organising an event should be like cooking a great meal: a careful balance of technical know-how and creative flair. Get the mix right and your guests leave satisfied, inspired, and possibly asking for seconds. Get it wrong… and you’re serving up something bland, or...
Storytelling for Inspiring Events
From the time humans gathered around a fire, our minds have been drawn to stories. It’s instinct — the way our brains lean forward when a tale begins, eager to connect, to feel, and to imagine what comes next. Stories don’t just entertain us. They move us and inspire...