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Preparing for your next big presentation? Here are nine common public speaking mistakes we often see that you must try to avoid.

Need help overcoming public speaking fear and anxiety? Read this blog for tips, techniques and actionable insights you can use now.

Do you use a lot of filler words in presentations and media interviews? Does it matter? An how can you reduce the amount you use?

We’ve all been doing it for a while now, haven’t we? Yet, many of us still find group remote meetings and presentations an immense challenge and a barrier to effective communication.

We are often asked for examples of great presentations and speeches. Watching those who do it well can be a great way of enhancing your presentation skills and generating new ideas.

Looking to improve your presentation skills? Discover effective techniques to overcome stage fright and deliver captivating virtual presentations with Media First.

Would you like to deliver your next presentation like a TED Talk pro? Read this blog to find out how.

Imagine you've taken to the stage for a crucial business presentation. In front of you are a sea of expectant faces. How are you going to grab and maintain their attention? How can you make your presentation more interesting? How will you ensure your presentation is memorable?

Body language can make all the difference to the outcome of a presentation. But how do you get it right. Read our expert advice here.

10 expert tips from our courses to help you give better presentations

Looking to enhance your presentation skills? Unlock the power of effective presentation structure and engage your audience like never before with Media First's top-notch training

Few people enjoy public speaking. Speaking to a live audience can feel nerve-wracking and invoke imposter syndrome. But better skills can be developed.

Dread facing audience questions in presentations? You're not alone. Keep reading to find out the most likely ones you could face and how to handle them.

How can you ask more meaningful questions during presentations and meetings? Here are the things you need to consider

Want to know how you can master the art of storytelling for your next presentation? We’ve put together a guide covering what makes a great story and where you can find them.

Expert tips from our presentation skills training courses to help you show your personality in your next presentation.

Communication is made up of more than the words we use. Experts believe that between 70 and 93 per cent of all communication is non-verbal. Eye contact, smiling, hand gestures and posture can heavily influence how people interpret and react to information.

All business leaders need to be able to speak with confidence, clarity and purpose and have the ability to persuade, compel and influence.

Two and a half years after coming to power, Boris Johnson’s time as Prime Minister is coming to an end. It has been a period marked by challenges and scandals. And it ended in humiliation as he suffered more resignations than any other Prime Minister in modern history.

At the end of our presentation skills courses, we give our delegates a guide to help them continue their learning.

Forgive me. I hadn’t intended to write about Boris Johnson again so soon in one of our blogs. We know we only recently covered the complications caused by his “not a corrupt country” remarks during COP26.

The words you say are crucial in media interviews and presentations. But, sometimes, a brief silence can be almost just as impactful. In fact, the pause is a media interview tool that offers lots of benefits for spokespeople.

Many thought-provoking questions were posed during our webinar about building better relationships with your spokespeople.

This is a question that is increasingly coming up when we speak to clients about presentation skills, hosting webinars and creating videos for both internal and external audiences.

Have you sat through a presentation and found yourself getting lost because the whole thing just felt a bit disorganised? It is a scenario many of us will be able to relate to.

When the covid pandemic first struck, everything moved online overnight. Meetings that would have been carried out in person were suddenly taking place on Zoom.

We’ve often written about the importance of preparing properly for any successful presentation. It is also something we stress during our presentation skills courses.

How many of us had heard of Zoom this time last year? Fast forward 12 months and it is a crucial part of our lives. Not just at work, but also for keeping in touch with friends and family.

9 ways to close your presentation with a bang

How are you managing with the move to online meetings? Are you finding that they are less focused? Are attendees taking it as an invitation to multi-task? Are you finding that a couple of participants are dominating the conversation while others seem to be zoning out?