April 23, 2026
A Different View Changes Everything I’m writing this from Melbourne, Australia. A long way from home in every sense! The pace feels different and the […]
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April 8, 2026
What’s really changing as you grow as a coach Developing as a coach isn’t simply about improving technique. It’s about what’s happening in your brain. […]
April 2, 2026
Although this year I’m in Australia at Easter, it’s Spring again in the UK and with the long weekend ahead I hope you get some […]
March 25, 2026
In coaching conversations, we often hear the phrase active listening. It’s described as a core coaching skill, sometimes even as a defining feature of good […]
March 18, 2026
The Subtle Shift Most Coaches Miss One of the most important shifts in developing coaching mastery has nothing to do with better questions. It has everything […]
March 11, 2026
When You’re Thinking About Applying When coaches begin thinking about applying for their ICF ACC or PCC Credential, it often feels like a natural next step. […]
March 4, 2026
Why Some Judgement Sharpens Your Practice and Some Quietly Undermines It We often describe coaching as non-judgemental. It is one of the foundations of trust and […]
February 25, 2026
There’s a moment many experienced coaches recognise, even if they don’t always talk about it. It’s when a session feels a little different and the […]
February 18, 2026
There’s a particular quality to some coaching sessions that’s hard to describe but instantly recognisable when you’re in it. Time seems to expand and your […]
February 10, 2026
In my previous post I outlined the benefits of working with a great Coach Mentor. But how do you choose a Coach Mentor? How do […]
February 4, 2026
You may, or may not, have thought about working with your own Coach Mentor. Over the years I have worked with many.Some were good, and […]
January 22, 2026
The Pressure to Move Fast In fast-paced leadership environments there’s often an unspoken pressure to respond quickly, decide fast and keep everything moving. Speed gets rewarded. […]
January 15, 2026
How confident are you as a coach, really? Not the kind of confidence that needs to be seen but the quieter, internal kind that shows […]
January 8, 2026
Have you ever had a moment in a coaching session where you feel that something should land with your client but it doesn’t? During a […]
January 2, 2026
A Familiar Season of Fresh Starts It’s that time of year again when social media fills up with posts about goals, intentions, fresh starts and […]
December 30, 2025
A brand new year is almost here and slowly the daylight hours are beginning to lengthen again. This is usually the time when we’re tempted […]
December 28, 2025
There’s something distinctive about the days between Christmas and New Year. The main event has passed and the urgency hasn’t quite returned. I’ve always loved […]
December 23, 2025
As many others are doing, I’m taking a break for two weeks over the holiday period to reflect, rest and replenish. This time of year […]
December 22, 2025
There always seems to be so much to do at this time of year and Christmas seems to have a way of amplifying everything […]
December 18, 2025
I hadn’t realised how little space I had A couple of weeks ago, I found myself wandering around the house with that strange, restless feeling that […]
December 16, 2025
A few weeks ago, a Senior Leader Amanda (not her real name) came to me feeling utterly stretched in a way she couldn’t quite articulate. […]
December 9, 2025
I spent a couple of days last week wandering around York Christmas Market with mulled wine in hand, twinkly lights everywhere and the Minster against […]
November 21, 2025
The latest updates to the ICF Core Competencies have brought a gentle but meaningful shift in how we understand coaching mastery. They’re not just tweaking […]
November 7, 2025
When the Desk Gets in the Way I finally got round to clearing my desk this week. The clutter has been building up over the […]
October 24, 2025
A Week to Remember I’m home again with my bags unpacked, having coffee in my own kitchen and yet a part of me is still in […]
October 9, 2025
I’ve been packing for La Dolce Vita for Coaches this week, and it’s made me stop and think. Because when I looked at what I was […]
September 30, 2025
I was at an online networking event recently and we were chatting in a breakout room. I was surprised when another coach said to me […]
August 28, 2025
Many great coaches get a shock when their ICF recording doesn’t pass. It’s not because they’re not good coaches. Far from it. The real […]
July 13, 2025
I’ll admit it- I’m a Wimbledon fanatic and have been since I was about 12! I could watch it all day, every day. And have done […]
July 4, 2025
A few months ago, I was working with a coach on my 1-2-1 Persional Mentoring Programme. Susan was the kind of coach other people recommended […]
May 21, 2025
Ever feel like you’re spinning your wheels as a coach? That you’ve lost your spark? Believe me, you’re not alone. But what if that feeling […]
May 7, 2025
As coaches, we hold space for our clients to pause, think, reflect, and grow. But how often do we give ourselves that same gift? Reflection […]
April 15, 2025
I run developmental Coaching Circles for graduates of my Coach Development and Mentoring Programme. One of the elements that we considered in our session this […]
March 11, 2025
When I started coaching over 25 years ago, now, I was passionate, eager, and determined to make a difference. Looking back now as an ICF Master […]
February 27, 2025
One of the most common challenges we face as executive and leadership coaches —especially if we are working with senior leaders—is balance. Not just the balance […]
January 29, 2025
What have bolied eggs got to do with coaching? I’ll begin by sharing one of my favourite stories with you… A young woman was in her […]
January 23, 2025
Imagine being presented with the most decadent dessert—layers of rich chocolate ganache, dark mousse, fudge, and a drizzle of syrup. It’s indulgent, sure, but after a […]
November 29, 2024
🎄The Christmas pressure is already starting to build…… 😩Are you feeling overwhelmed sitting looking at your to-do list and not knowing where to start? 😩It can […]
November 25, 2024
I know that may sound like a daft question! Of course you are using your voice- you do it all the time. But exactly how […]
October 4, 2024
How do you feel about using metaphors in your coaching? I absolutely love it when one of my coaching clients uses a metaphor! I ask if […]
September 29, 2024
When coaches first embark on their professional journeys, especially those aiming for the International Coaching Federation (ICF) credentials, finding a mentor coach can seem like […]
September 8, 2024
September always feels like a fresh start for me. For years, it was marked by the rhythm of going back to school. First of all as […]
August 23, 2024
I've found that many coaches are confused about how to apply and get their ICF credential- about what the different levels and paths are and I run a number of calls each month to take coaches through it. Susan contacted me for one of these calls. She wanted to find...
August 14, 2024
What is your Coaching Confidence Like? How confident are you as a coach? Confidence as a coach isn’t about having all the answers. I think […]
August 6, 2024
I first became aware of “Mindfulness” as a thing over 10 years ago now and it became a daily process for me to reduce my […]
August 1, 2024
In my previous post I outlined the benefits of working with a great Coach Mentor. But how do you choose a Coach Mentor? How do […]
July 26, 2024
You may, or may not, have thought about working with your own Coach Mentor. Over the years I have worked with many, some good, and […]
April 19, 2024
Fear, anxiety, frustration, uncertainty, anger, grief, even rage…….these are emotions that many of us are feeling right now. And it’s a perfectly normal response to what’s […]
April 12, 2024
” Silence is one of the great arts of conversation” Cicero One of the biggest challenges many coaches face is being comfortable with silence. They […]
April 4, 2024
As you evolve into the amazing coach you know you want to be what might you be holding on to that is keeping you stuck? […]
October 17, 2023
As women there are lots of things around in the workplace that hinder us as leaders, but one that isn’t often talked about is how we […]
October 10, 2023
How often do you hear comments like this… “It would have been a great meeting if only the manager had been in a better […]
September 13, 2023
When I first trained as a coach (over 22 years ago now!) one of the absolute no-nos was to give advice. We were told that was […]
August 30, 2023
If you have difficulty saying no, you are not alone! But being able to say “no” gracefully is crucial if you are to realise your […]
August 25, 2023
“One of the most painfully inauthentic ways we show up in our lives sometimes is saying “yes” when we mean “no” Brené Brown […]
January 27, 2023
I am passionate about Coaching and believe that every coach should be working with their own coach. Coaching can be a very powerful and transformational experience […]
December 13, 2022
The Christmas pressure is already starting to build…… It can be an exhausting time of year right now and as women we seem to experience it […]
May 17, 2022
I have had a lot of enquiries recently about ICF , what it is, what does credentialing mean etc is and so I’ve put together this FAQ article to answer the most common questions.
January 19, 2021
The power of using a Success Review and a Success Diary
January 13, 2021
It’s that time of year when social media is full of articles, videos and blog posts about setting your goals and how different things will be […]
January 4, 2021
Over the years I’ve found that it really useful to take some time out to reflect on the previous few months and set intentions for the […]
December 29, 2020
A brand new year is almost here and the daylight hours are getting longer again. As usual at this time of year thoughts turn to making New Year Resolutions. Have you made any yet? Because did you know that by the end of January only about 10% of people are...
December 4, 2020
It’s Friday afternoon and the clock is ticking. You’re working furiously to complete a task before the five o’clock deadline, while silently cursing yourself for not […]
August 13, 2020
As a woman in business…. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all that you have to do? And everything seems too much? That you’re drowning […]
August 6, 2020
” Silence is one of the great arts of conversation” Cicero The world is made for those who step up and stand out, not […]
July 28, 2020
As a Leadership Coach who has been coaching for over 19 years I often get asked the question “ how do I choose a coach?” Coaching […]
July 23, 2020
If you are in business you are repeatedly presenting yourselves and your business – whether that’s to a new contact, a prospect, your boss, a client, a procurement team . . . whatever the situation the impact you make is down to how effectively you communicate and . . .
July 22, 2020
I’ve recently been watching some of the re-runs of the comedy show “Little Britain”, and you may or may not be a fan of it but I’m sure . . .
July 9, 2020
As you know I’m passionate about helping women leaders to get off the leadership roller coaster, to lead in a way that brings fulfillment and joy […]
June 21, 2020
For many women leaders the Inner Critic is often around to a greater or lesser extent but what I’m noticing whilst we are in lockdown […]
April 21, 2020
Are meetings the biggest waste of time, money and energy in your company or organisation? Many businesses have had to adapt and go on-line in the […]
April 16, 2020
In these times of uncertainty, fear and pain this is a beautiful reminder that things will get better… In Maori Papatuanuku, mother earth. In Māori […]
April 10, 2020
What has Easter simnel cake got to do with giving a great presentation? Surprisingly there are a number of similiarities and here Cath outlines what they are so you can give a successful presentation every time....
January 6, 2020
Here are 9 things you can do to own your own brilliance and share it - to STEP UP and STAND OUT.
May 10, 2019
Are you up for a challenge? This challenge is to make a decision whilst letting go of “getting it right”......
May 10, 2019
So why are the beginning and ending so important? What most people don’t realize is that when information is presented it is remembered in the BEM sequence. […]
May 10, 2019
According to a year-long study by the Centre for Talent Innovation, leadership potential is signalled through your gravitas, your communication skills and your appearance . . .
May 10, 2019
Imagine for a moment that I give you a box.bright box with lid It measures 30cm x 20cm x 5cm. It is brightly coloured and has a lid which at the moment is closed.
May 10, 2019
In the present financial climate, when all seems to be doom and gloom, it may seem inevitable to dwell on mistakes, failures and the negative aspects […]
May 10, 2019
Great speakers and presenters are liked by their audiences and being likeable doesn’t only help with presenting but will help you in your job, business, relationships, and life. What makes great speakers so likeable and so successful? And how can we do it?
May 10, 2019
How would you like to achieve much more with much less time and effort? Sounds impossible? Well that’s what many thousands of . . .
July 9, 2015
She is an internationally acclaimed speaker and sought-after educator who has taught over 65,000 people on three continents.
May 8, 2015
Sophie is an Entrepreneur, Author, Business Coach and Professional Speaker. She currently runs several businesses, is a coach to several ambitious business owners and has a growing marketing agency.
March 26, 2015
Sarah describes herself as accidental entrepreneur and serial academic who enjoys generating ideas, working with awesome people and making things happen – fast.
February 19, 2015
She started the UK's first Black Women Business Network - The European Federation of Black Women Business Owners. In addition to being awarded the CBE in 2003 for her services to women, small business and minorities, her work has been recognised internationally and acknowledged by the Mayor of Houston, Texas...
January 22, 2015
With a background in business management, advertising, the private medical sector, the Employment Department Jill has also worked in the House of Commons for 18 years. She was appointed as the first female Sergeant at Arms in 2008, which she describes as a formal job with a very formal uniform....
January 14, 2015
Following from last week's post, find out why you will continue to get what you don't want in 2015 unless you make this change......
January 7, 2015
Cath describes why 90% of resolutions fail within 30 days of setting them and what you need to do to get more of what you want for your business.
December 18, 2014
Sue is Vice President of Business Development for GainXInc., a global technology firm that is leading the charge in enterprise innovation and she has extensive experience in enterprise development working within the UK, the USA and Central America. She has MAs Human Resource Management and Social Enterprise Management and is...
December 17, 2014
If you would like a quick and easy way to destress at Christmas then here are 3 things you can do that will make a huge difference.
November 27, 2014
We sometime over-complicate things ...... and it really is simple.
November 13, 2014
Sue O’Brien is the CEO of the Norman Broadbent Group and since assuming that role in 2008 she has grown the business to become one of the world’s leading executive search firms. She is a founding member of the Women’s Business Council, an independent council commissioned by the Rt.Hon Teresa...
November 5, 2014
The STEP UP and STAND OUT Programme for Women Leaders is back We have just finalized the new dates for the next programme. Find out more.
October 30, 2014
It's halloween but do you trick or treat in your business all year round? because it's probably losing you sales....
October 16, 2014
Dr. Inna Baigozina-Goreli is a partner at the global management consultancy A.T. Kearney. With over 20 years of consulting experience serving global clients in the Chemicals, Industrial and other B2B sectors across ~20 countries , she support clients on a broad range of issues from portfolio and business unit strategy...
September 25, 2014
Born in Australia, Tamara grew up absorbing four generations of history and knowledge of design and became passionate about fashion after watching her grandmother and mother design and create dresses for clients in their home. At the age of 12 she started creating garments for herself and friends who were...
August 8, 2014
Linguistic fillers usually have little, if any, meaning- they're like "Presentation Collagen" and they can wreck your credibility. Find out which ones you use and what you can do to avoid them.
July 3, 2014
If you do the same thing as Maria Sharapova it could be losing you business...
July 2, 2014
Baroness Martha Lane Fox is an English businesswoman and philanthropist. She co-founded Lastminute.com in the dotcom boom of the early 2000s and has subsequently served on public service digital projects. She is a board member of Channel 4, mydeco.com, Marks & Spencer, and chairs the board of the digital skills...
June 19, 2014
Cath outlines why it's time to STEP UP and STAND OUT.
June 6, 2014
The brain has a limited time span for concentration, particularly if you are just listening passively to the presentation – and this limits the amount of information that can be meaningfully absorbed. So avoid bombarding your audience when you are presenting!
June 5, 2014
Marlene Cain is an award winning speaker and Founder of Marcain Communication who has been praised by The California State Senate for her “outstanding commitment and support to local businesses.” As an Enterrainer she has educated and motivated thousands of employees in transition to explore career advancement techniques and practices...
May 29, 2014
In this post, Cath talks about how your presentation should be like a designer book cover, so that you grab people's attention so they want to know more.
May 23, 2014
In this blog post, Cath tells you the key things to look for when deciding on a presentation training course...
May 15, 2014
There are many ways that people mess up when presenting and most of the time they are not even aware of it but one of my pet hates is what I think of as the cardinal sin of presenting.
May 1, 2014
Presenting is all about what we do with our bodies and by changing the way you hold your body, you can change the level of confidence you feel. You can try this by....
May 1, 2014
Edwina Dunn is a successful entrepreneur and co-founder of Dunn Humby, the company who originated the Tesco Clubcard and other loyalty programmes. In February 2013 she launched the not for profit “What I See” Project- an active on-line space where women’s voices can be heard and amplified, to celebrate and...
April 17, 2014
What has Easter simnel cake got to do with giving a great presentation? Surprisingly there are a number of similiarities and here Cath outlines what they are so you can give a successful presentation every time....
April 10, 2014
What you can learn to do and what not to do in your presentations from watching Ladies Day at Aintree.
April 3, 2014
In this week's post, Cath shares with you, the ten commandments from organisation TED Talks, as a reminder of what to strive for when you are presenting to have a profound impact on your audience.
April 3, 2014
Shalini Khemka is one of a handful of women leading the way for British entrepreneurialism and innovation. She is a serial entrepreneur and in 2011 founded the E2Exchange whose mission is to create the UK's leading organisation supporting entrepreneurs and helping them accelerate the growth of their businesses in a...
March 27, 2014
In this week's post, take a look at this video to see a) why women make better business leaders, b) why it's a good presentation and c) what could be improved.
March 14, 2014
The "Why It's Time to STEP UP and STAND OUT" workshop is going online! For those couldn't make it along to the workshop we are running it on-line so that you can watch it from the office or at home or wherever you are! And even if you can't attend...
March 6, 2014
Lisa Marie Platske is the author of Designing Your Destiny, and Connection: The New Currency and runs the highly successful Leadership Success Summit for corporate leaders, business owners and entrepreneurs.She left her action-packed life as a law enforcement officer to become the President of the international leadership training and development...
March 6, 2014
Lady Barbara Judge is currently the Chairman of the UK Pension Protection Fund and Chairman of The Energy Institute of University College London.She is the former Chairman of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority as well as a former Commissioner of the US Securities and Exchange Commission.In 2010 she was...
March 6, 2014
Baroness Susan Greenfield is a neuro-scientist, writer and broadcaster.Her international accolades include L'Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur from the French Government, The American Academy of Achievement Golden Plate Award and the Australian Medical Research Society Medal.She is a Senior Research Fellow at Lincoln College, Oxford and is co-founder of...
March 6, 2014
Dr. Pippa Malmgren is a former financial market advisor to the President in the White House and member of the National Economic Council. She is former Deputy Head of Global Strategy at UBS and Chief Currency Strategist for Bankers Trust. Pippa is currently an advisory board member of MIT and...
March 6, 2014
We all have different beliefs when it comes to presenting depending on our life experiences. Here are 5 limiting beliefs that consistently make people mess up when they present.
February 27, 2014
In this post, Cath suggests some phrases that will affect your credibility, minimise the impact of what you are saying and undermine your professional standing.
February 13, 2014
Do you ever feel like your message isn't being received by your audience? Well here are 10 tips to be more flexible and better at communicating.
February 6, 2014
As a woman in business, are you taken seriously? Do you want to reach the highest level of success? Here are 4 ways to start your powerful and persuasive presence to achieve just that.
January 30, 2014
Do you use these banned words and phrases in your presentation? In this post, Cath suggests ways to eliminate these when you're presenting.
January 22, 2014
Are you guilty of using excuses to avoid improving your presenting skills? In this post, Cath points out the 12 worst excuses we use and how to tackle them.
January 3, 2014
Most goal setting doesn’t work because it is missing one crucial piece. The Kick Start Your Success session is about identifying your goals and structuring them using that missing piece that makes them happen every time. So how can you do that? Read more.....
December 19, 2013
Using 4 lessons from popular reality TV show Strictly Come Dancing, Cath teaches you how to apply these lessons to your presenting skills.
November 28, 2013
In this latest post Cath describes how a recent study carried out at Maryville University shows how the identical message can be received so differently ....
November 20, 2013
Based on principles from the wise Jedi Master Yoda, here are 6 ways to make your presentations more powerful.
November 14, 2013
Taking inspiration from Edmund Blackadder, Cath Daley outlines the key points to delivering memorable and well structured presentations.
November 6, 2013
In this post Cath shows how lessons from MasterChef can help you produce an exceptional presentation every time.
October 30, 2013
Many bid presentations and pitches fail and if that's ever happened to you then you'll be interested in finding out why.I did some research with many people who sit on procurement panels. I asked them for their candid feedback about what they hated and here are the results. This is...
October 23, 2013
From time to time I come across articles that I think you might be interested in and find useful so have a look at this.... I may have mentioned in past posts how important and powerful first impressions are. This article by Cindi May in Scientific American describes some of...
October 16, 2013
Many people find it challenging to add statistics in a way that is memorable for your audience rather than switch them off and in the worst cases the message can be entirely lost and that can have serious and horrific consequences.....
October 10, 2013
I regularly use quotes in my training and was asked if I would share some of them so here they are! Just click on the title to see more.. Hope you enjoy them.
October 9, 2013
Are you losing credibility because your presenting is like having a stone in your shoe.....
October 2, 2013
As part of Liverpool Chamber of Commerce's 60 Really Useful Minutes Series on 22nd Nov. It's Time to STEP UP and STAND OUT - 1 hr Workshop for Women Leaders- CEOs, Directors, Partners, Senior Executives, Women Entrepreneurs and women aspiring to these roles.
October 2, 2013
Here's a list of 19 interesting quotes about presenting and public speaking that can inspire you to become better at presenting. As well as being motivational these quotes include bits of presenting wisdom that are essential to keep your listeners on the edge of their seats.
September 26, 2013
I'm now officially a published author! I am one of several international experts asked to contribute to PUBLIC SPEAKING Tips from the Pros How to be a Powerful, Dynamic and Confident Public Speaker. Look out especially for Chapter 6: The best ways to incorporate statistics into your presentation. "This is...
September 26, 2013
In this post Cath outlines 9 simple and specific things you can do to make your next presentation more powerful and persuasive.
September 12, 2013
In this post Cath outlines why developing your "Super Brain" can really help you get rid of the nerves when presenting.
August 22, 2013
As we were waiting for the funicular car to arrive, enjoying the fabulous view I was wondering why they were watering the track when suddenly I looked up and saw someone hurtling towards me out of the sky.......
August 8, 2013
In this post Cath outlines 13 reasons why you need to learn how to be more persuasive if you want to be more successful in your business and personally too.
August 2, 2013
The new dates for the STEP UP and STAND OUT Programme for Women Leaders are now available. “This might just change your life!” Find out more […]
August 2, 2013
Now you probably know that most of my clients don’t actually use PowerPoint when presenting. It’s not that I’m against it. I’m not. It can be […]
July 26, 2013
I love it when people get great results when they take action to download the free mini-course and then use it! Here's the latest example.....
July 25, 2013
In this post Cath describes the two words that seriously undermine your credibility - that you're probably not even aware of using!
July 17, 2013
Cath outlines the 5 elements that are neglected or even forgotten in many presentations that make a big difference to how it is received.
July 10, 2013
Here are 10 reasons you need to improve your presentation and communication skills if you want to be more successful in your business....
June 24, 2013
If you do the same thing as Maria Sharapova it could be losing you business . . .
June 19, 2013
We know that our gestures and body language affect how others see us, but does it also change how we see ourselves? In this video you can see lots of examples of how your posture has a significant effect on your success.
June 18, 2013
Cath ran this session for Women Leaders as part of Liverpool Chamber of Commerce's 60 Really Useful Minutes Series of workshops. Cath describes the event and the results....
June 12, 2013
In this short post Cath outlines the 6 shortcuts you can take to be immediately more persuasive.
May 30, 2013
We have completed the first pilot programme and the participants have had amazing results implementing the strategies and techniques. Here's just a selection....
May 30, 2013
In the final post in this series Cath outlines the practical ways you can use the scientific principles of persuasion in your presentation . Part 6: Consensus
May 30, 2013
As part of ACCELERATE 2013 Cath hosted a fringe event on 26th June entitled “How Do We Get More Women in the Boardroom?” – a discussion with women who have beaten the trend.With over 30 women leaders, from a variety of sectors, in the room the event was a great...
May 29, 2013
This interactive panel discussion with Women CEOs and Directors about the main challenges women face today was a great success and produced some very thought provoking ideas.....
May 23, 2013
In this series of blog posts Cath outlines the practical ways you can use the scientific principles of persuasion in your presentation . Part 5: Liking
May 7, 2013
In this series of blog posts Cath outlines the practical ways you can use the scientific principles of persuasion in your presentation . Part 4: Consistency & Commitment
April 25, 2013
In this series of blog posts Cath outlines the practical ways you can use the scientific principles of persuasion in your presentation . Part 3: Authority
April 18, 2013
In this series of blog posts Cath outlines the practical ways you can use the scientific principles of persuasion in your presentation . Part 2 : Scarcity
April 10, 2013
In this series of blog posts Cath outlines the practical ways you can use the scientific principles of persuasion in your presentation. Part 1 : Reciprocity
April 5, 2013
Friday is always Ladies’ Day at Aintree, an opportunity for many females to get dressed up to the nines to go to the races. I was in Liverpool […]
March 20, 2013
Would you like to be more persuasive and influential when you speak? Imagine what it would be like if you know that you can persuade and influence people to take the action you want them to take. In this post Cath outlines the 6 principles you need to take into...
March 6, 2013
You may have heard the saying “Failing to plan is planning to fail” and outstanding presenters really take this to heart. And in the same way . . . .
January 30, 2013
Here are 11 suggestions for helping you to stay fully focused and present for your audience. Each one is simple and easy . . . .
January 23, 2013
Listen to how his pitch and tone get stronger and stronger as he runs through his marathon ‘let freedom reign’. . . .
January 17, 2013
When you ask people what Abraham Lincoln is famous for it's usually two things - being assassinated and The Gettysburg Address. The Gettysburg Address is considered to be . . .
December 12, 2012
Audiences have short attention spans and in this post Cath outlines 3 ways you can get your audience hanging on your every word
December 5, 2012
In this post Presentation Specialist Cath shares with you how to avoid your audience ever thinking " so what?" in your presentations!
November 29, 2012
The extremes of the presentations spectrum- which are you?
November 21, 2012
Cath outlines THE worst way ever that people begin their presentations that switches off the audience and how you can very easily avoid it.
November 14, 2012
Now whether or not you like Star Wars, the stories offer a number of ideas that we can apply in business and just one of them is the concept of the Jedi Academy. Members of the order progress through four tiers of rank, at times referred to as levels. I’ve...
October 24, 2012
If you’ve ever had to endure a “Death by PowerPoint” presentation then you’ll really enjoy this very funny video.....
October 17, 2012
Did you know that most business presentations fail? If this has happened to you then it’s usually for very good reasons – your presentation sucks! ..and here are 12 reasons why.
October 9, 2012
Did you know that how you stand can lose you clients? In this post Cath shows you how you can instantly appear more confident and have more authority by just changing the way you stand.
September 28, 2012
Two things have come together this week….. I had a question sent to me on LinkedIn and I saw a TV ad for the upcoming US […]
September 20, 2012
Here is a great example of how it can go disastrously and catastrophically wrong when you decide to be spontaneous in your presentation......
August 30, 2012
What happens when you get negative feedback after your presentation? Here are some tips for dealing with it.
August 15, 2012
I know that change has been a constant factor in business in the last ten years because if what you’re doing isn’t working then you must do something you haven’t done before if you want to get different results . . . .
August 8, 2012
So let me be controversial here. “To be successful you need to put in the effort.” . . . .
August 2, 2012
The three best moments form the Olympic Opening Ceremony London 2012 and your presentation......
July 26, 2012
How good are you at describing your business in just 60 seconds? Here are 11 Top Tips on how to do it in a way that will get you more business.....
July 20, 2012
Presentation audiences are very much like aircraft passengers.......
July 12, 2012
When you focus on what is really going to take you closer to your goals often the sense of overwhelm begins to disappear and effective time management becomes easier . . .
July 4, 2012
The first Visiting Professor of Networking in the world at Cass Business School at City University, London says effective networking will make the difference between.....
June 20, 2012
Now for many people Macs are like Marmite- you either love them or loathe them but they have four characteristics that can teach us something about an effective presentation...
June 13, 2012
When the messages are mixed it can create confusion and even hilarity...... have a look at this clip to see what I mean.
June 7, 2012
If you are in the UK and probably beyond, you cannot have escaped hearing about the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations and.........
May 15, 2012
Facial expressions, body movement, gestures, posture, etc all display how we are feeling and the non-verbal message is harder to fake.
April 25, 2012
We all love to hear stories and effective use of stories is a key tool for creating an outstanding and memorable presentation. So what’s your business story . . .
April 11, 2012
In the next week whenever you begin to feel stressed out apply The Green Cross Code: STOP : what you are doing for 1 minute . . . . .
March 28, 2012
It was always a challenge to persuade the Laurens of this world as to the benefits of studying physics! But what has this got to do with your business? . . .
March 21, 2012
Feelings ranging from nervousness to sheer terror are common for many people and it has been said that the fear of public speaking comes higher than the fear of death for a large proportion of the population but . . . .
March 15, 2012
They all have hugely inspirational stories that are an example to us all but unfortunately most of the speakers couldn’t tell them in a way that engages and inspires an audience.
March 7, 2012
. . . why when it comes to your business or your relationships is it often so difficult?
March 1, 2012
. . . your words say one thing but your gestures, body language, tonality, breathing etc. all convey something different to your audience.
February 22, 2012
How the "curious incident of the dog in the night-time" links to your business presentation.........
January 25, 2012
Most businesses have a website these days and huge amounts of money are spent on SEO but . . . .
January 18, 2012
In various business magazines, on websites and in the press you will often see references to “pitching” for business. You’ll see articles and book with titles […]
January 12, 2012
As you all know my areas of expertise are Learning and Communication and I do a lot of business networking. I was approached to do a […]
December 14, 2011
How do social perceptions apply to your business presentations?
November 20, 2011
Derren Brown, love him or loathe him, has been engaging everyone lately with his latest series of progarmmes “The Experiments”. I personally love watching him because […]
November 10, 2011
In London recently I was in a hurry and took a black cab from my hotel to the station. I was desperate not to miss my […]
October 26, 2011
What links a new snack, an international prize for physics and your business presentation?
October 19, 2011
If you are feeling down and struggling a bit at the moment here is a simple 5 step exercise to change all that.....
October 15, 2011
How a Young Entrepreneur's story became the Winner of Young British Talent Showcase......
October 7, 2011
The words do matter in a speech but the way they are delivered matters more in terms of how the speech is received and perceived.So how did David Cameron do?
September 30, 2011
" It's not what you say, it's the way that you say it - that's what gets results". What we can learn from how Ed Milliband's delivered his speech to the Labour Party Conference.
September 23, 2011
The astonishing and startling results from CERN about the behaviour of neutrinos can......
September 16, 2011
How you can use what you know from high school physics to give a winning business presentation.....
September 9, 2011
How a simple yet profound idea can be truly exciting and inspirational.......
September 1, 2011
How would you feel about losing a £26 million contract that you know you should have won? Or don't win a £7 million even though you know that you are by far the best company for the job? Sounds like a nightmare.... but these are just two instances I have...
August 28, 2011
In This One Day Workshop I’ll Show You How To Be Truly Confident, Comfortable and Relaxed Presenting Yourself and Your Business in Any Situation, So That You Really Make an Impact, Stand Out in Your Marketplace and Win More Business
August 27, 2011
Are you distracted or distracting when presenting in your business? and what are the consequences?
August 23, 2011
Chances are that whatever your business at some stage you will be have to do some sort of business presentation and this happened to the wife of a friend of mine recently .....
August 16, 2011
Did you know that most business presentations fail? and that's really good news....
August 10, 2011
Have you ever done the same as this hotel owner I met in Scotland?......
August 2, 2011
Things to hate about PowerPoint... how many of these drive you nuts?
July 28, 2011
If you regularly go business networking have you noticed an increase in the number of events and the number of people new to networking? And I think many have been given this sort of advice.....
July 25, 2011
How The Macula have taken a well known type of presentation event and made it their own.....
July 18, 2011
This was their opportunity to convey their business idea in such a way as to convince and persuade Lord Sugar to become their business partner and ......
July 14, 2011
Unfortunately The Dementors are at work in every business and every organisation....
July 4, 2011
Are you one of the 68% of businesses who pass up on this chance to market your business for free?
July 1, 2011
In This One Day Workshop I’ll Show You How To Be Truly Confident, Comfortable and Relaxed Presenting Yourself and Your Business in Any Situation, So That You Really Make an Impact, Stand Out in Your Marketplace and Win More Business For more information about this course or to book your...
June 27, 2011
Wow! what a weekend of music…. I think Glastonbury was better than ever this year. Even my 82 yr old Mum watched it! I didn’t know […]
June 23, 2011
Much research suggests that a relatively small proportion of the meaning of any communication is conveyed through the words that we say. But just how critical is the choice of words to use? and is it different for men and women?
June 19, 2011
Are these the ten most irritating mannerisms of business speakers and business presentations?
June 15, 2011
Two quick, easy and powerful techniques to help get rid of the panic of public speaking
June 11, 2011
Is your presentation saying what you think it is ? or is it saying something different to the audience?
June 7, 2011
How your business presentation can be different, like The Iron Men in Crosby............
June 2, 2011
The 10 questions that will help you to really tailor your presentation to your listeners
May 24, 2011
I came across this story the other day so I thought I’d share it with you……………
May 20, 2011
Do you have a business presentation for all seasons?
May 18, 2011
Have you ever had a conversation like this? Have a look at this very funny video clip.....
May 16, 2011
In the present financial climate, when all seems to be doom and gloom, it may seem inevitable to dwell on mistakes, failures and the negative aspects […]
May 6, 2011
It has been said many times that a great way to grow your business is through networking. But it seems to me that "rude networking" is on the increase! (By the way this is not the same thing as sexy networking and has nothing to do with clothing or the...
May 3, 2011
Listen to the podcast of my recent interview on City Talk's Business with Frank McKenna where we talk about the weeks big business stories and find out why it's important to increase your skill set.
April 20, 2011
Now that may seem a daft question…… who pitches to lose? but if you regularly pitch for business what are your results like? Do you win […]
April 17, 2011
The other day I was doing a bit of spring cleaning and you know when you start a task and then get side tracked? Well I […]
April 11, 2011
I stayed up late on Sunday night, way past my ususal bedtime but I couldn’t go to bed without finding out who’d won!!! That’s right I […]
April 6, 2011
I’ve been getting emails about my previous video blog about imagining that you are presenting to your best friend asking me can it be that simple? how […]
March 31, 2011
Grrr!!! I’m frustrated. Jamie Oliver’s newest venture on TV – Jamie’s Dream School is a success, but for me it’s based on a huge, incorrect supposition. For […]
March 22, 2011
It’s my friend Sarah’s birthday tomorrow and I was out and about yesterday looking for something to buy her as a present but what do you […]
March 16, 2011
Hello and welcome to the Winning Business Presentations blog. This blog is about sharing with you ideas, strategies, tools and techniques for becoming even more effective […]
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