Tales of The Queen, The King, and the feeling thing
The day the King got me out of a hole, the time the Queen caught the media napping, but most importantly the feelings behind the tributes to Her Majesty.
Show not tell in presentations
Simon Hall says: some people think this is the way to engage and impress an audience from the start of a presentation, but actually, it just turns them off…
Memorising your messages
A cute (if sometimes embarrassing!) quirk of psychology can help fix your words in mind, whether for a talk, presentation, or even a video…
The illusion of effortlessness
Want to make your presentations, talks, and even teaching seem effortlessly impressive? This is how…
Kicking the social media habit
Social media is a divisive subject, so I’ve carried out an experiment and it’s produced some interesting results…
Giving yourself a break to take a break
If you’re heading off on holiday, and concerned about interruptions from work, this is a handy trick to keep the office off your back…
The strange psychology of public speaking
Simon Hall says: It’s perfectly normal to have quirks which help you perform when you're giving a presentation, and here’s a confession about mine... (albeit very odd!)
Memorable midpoints in public speaking and presentations
The halfway point of a talk or presentation is the most dangerous for losing your audience, but a simple yet cunning trick can transform all that…
The long and short of interview answers
Facing an interview? This is the best strategy for dealing with questions you like, and questions that you don’t…
Magic moments of public speaking
If you’re giving a talk, presenting, or teaching, making sure to include magic moments can make your performance truly memorable…
The lovely legacy thing
A big part of life is doing your bit to make a difference, because you never know when your efforts will repay you in moving style…
How to get your message across
If you’ve got a talk or presentation to do, or you’re facing a media interview, and want to make sure it goes well, this simple trick can help...
Small changes, big impacts
Tiny changes in the words you use when presenting yourself, a product, or a service, can make a big difference to the power of your appeal.
The right shoes for public speaking success
This might sound strange, but a wise choice of footwear can supercharge your public speaking and presentation style.
The splendour of visual storytelling
Have you heard of visual storytelling, but not sure what it is, how it’s done, or how you can use it? This blog has the answers…
The Foundations of a fantastic video
If you’ve got a video to produce, to commission, or to be a part of, you need these five foundations to make sure it comes out perfectly, writes Simon Hall.
The legal perils of public relations
Strange though it may seem, listening to lawyers can be dangerous when you’re in a public relations battle, writes Simon Hall…
Difficult Conversations
Some discussions might be hard, but are also the most important. And one, above others, is the hardest and most critical of all, writes Simon Hall...
Headline news for wonderful websites
Want to create a great website? Then you need to think like a news editor, writes Simon Hall…
The golden secrets of success
If you want to succeed at anything in life, and that really does mean ANYTHING, these simple insights are critical, writes Simon Hall...
Inspirational transport - top five forms of transport to spark your creativity
What are the top five forms of transport to spark your creativity? These answers, from communications consultant Simon Hall, might surprise you…
The inspiration to write a book
Want to write a book, but think you don’t have the time? This is the solution, writes author and communications consultant Simon Hall…
Public relations for sticky situations
Communications consultant and public relations adviser Simon Hall gives us a rundown of how to handle difficult situations without suffering dreadful reputational damage…
The start before the start
Want to make a good impression before you’ve even started a talk or presentation? This simple trick can help, writes Simon Hall…
Reading the room and hanging out hooks
Want to make an impression on an audience, and guarantee you have their attention? Reading the room and hanging out hooks is critical, writes Simon Hall…