Every presentation is like a mission
When you send your expert to represent the company, treat it like a secret mission. They're '007' and you're 'M'.
12 people, lots of learning
I visited IO Interactive last week, and worked with 12 producers for a day on their communication and presentation skills.
Re-programming your fear
I'm driven by a fear of failure. But I balance it with confidence.
Hesitation vs Credibility
Hesitating when you speak, using "um" and "er"s, prevents you from communicating effectively. Remove them and you remove the audience's doubts about you.
Build your team's confidence
If you'd like them to build confidence, your team remaining in their comfortable, safe place where nothing changes is not a good strategy.
A case study for confident communication skills
Jon Torrens writes...Here's an interview with Sean McKenna, CFO of Hi-Rez Studios, a game development studio. It gives a good idea of what I can achieve and how I work.
Keep your presentation to time
Presentations that go on for longer than expected can be soul-destroying.. Here's advice for speakers and organisers on how to fix it.
How to... umm, be persuasive when... err, speaking
'Umms' and 'err's damage your credibility.
How to network (without being a soulless predator)
When you go to a networking event, don’t think ‘business’, think ‘personal’.
Excite your audience
If you look bored, don't expect your audience to bring all the energy.
Are you a rehearsal recluse or a wing it warrior?
You need proper presentation preparation! (To prevent you-know-what. Don't make me say it.)
Better meetings: 3 simple steps
Tired of the same old weekly meetings? Here are some game-changing strategies to inject some life into them.
Good communication is easier
In this short video, Communication Coach Jon Torrens explains how making a bigger impact on your audience actually requires less work.
How to write a presentation quickly
Jon Torrens writes...If you want to write a great presentation as quickly as possible, use my old-school method – it keeps things really simple.
Connect with any audience - be present
You'll make a much better connection with your audience, your partner, your interviewer or even your boss by just putting your phone away and really noticing them. As an added bonus, you'll experience life more richly too. Sounds good, doesn't it?
The power of self-acceptance
The key to success and happiness? Jon Torrens believes it's self-acceptance.
The authenticity spell
Being authentic transforms your communication, making it far more engaging for your audience, and far easier for you as a speaker.
The Confidence Potion
Jon Torrens says: confidence is highly desirable. Here are a few thoughts about what I think it really is and how to achieve it.
Finish your talk properly
Please don't finish your talk with a slow meander; give your audience something conclusive! This video from Communication Coach Jon Torrens shows you how.
A brilliantly simple way to improve your presentations
Communication coach Jon Torrens says: "Most people tinker with their presentation material up to the last minute in place of rehearsing, and I believe that's completely wrong. This article will show you why."
How to start any talk
Starting your talk effectively is vital for its success. Communication coach Jon Torrens offers some top tips on how to kick things off properly every time.
Three top tips for easy, effective emails
Emails can be brilliant. They can also be an incredible hindrance to your communication. In this video, Communication Coach Jon Torrens gives you three top tips about creating the right email.