A Hollywood lesson for making a message heard in presentations
In an age of information overload, there’s an important trick to remember when trying to influence and persuade in public speaking.
Dealing with data in presentations
Data, and how you explain it, is one of the biggest traps in public speaking and presentations. Here's a simple guide to making your stats shine, rather than stupefy.
Kick out clichés - A campaign for 2026
One of the easiest ways to make your writing, public speaking and storytelling more effective is to avoid clichés like the plague...
The Trauma of Typos
Always check your content for typos. A few seconds of care can save a lot of embarrassment...
How to tell if you're a good presenter
You can assess your public speaking skills in an instant courtesy of this important insight...
The Communication Clinic
If you’ve got a communication problem, from public speaking to managing a team, I’ll help solve it. And all for FREE...
Setting the tone for powerful public speaking
How you start a presentation can determine whether it's a success or a failure. So here's a favourite tip to get off to a bouncy beginning...
The criticality of character in communication
If you want to make a connection with an audience, not to mention influence, impress and inspire them, then authenticity is indispensable.
Cambridge University course leader Simon Hall has been named one of the top 10 communication experts in the UK
The accolade comes from Favikon, a marketing and influencer platform, which analyses content, presence and impact.
How to treat trolls
If you get abuse on social media, this is by far the best strategy for dealing with it.
How to spot a good idea
It’s not always easy to tell if your lovely new idea is good or not, but this simple test can help.
How to avoid work interrupting your holiday
For a stress-free, uninterrupted holiday, try a favourite communication trick: Signposting...
Perceptions in public speaking and a delightful diva moment
You can connect with an audience before you so much as say a word in a presentation, if you think carefully about where you’re going to stand. Even if it requires being a primadonna…
The red carpet to creativity
How do you kindle creativity? That's a very big question, but there is one - in fact, two - very good answers to set you on the red carpet to success…
The power of stories - to expose truths
One of the wonders of stories is how they can powerfully convey a message, without ever saying what it is. Witness this experience, which tells you so much about the reality behind the front of social media...
The power of authenticity in public speaking
There are many critical elements which make up a powerful presentation, or any form of communication, but perhaps one most of all…
Stop abusing slide decks!
Slide decks have come to serve multiple purposes, which can cause big problems with a presentation. The solution is to be absolutely clear what your audience should expect from a deck.
The second best feeling in public speaking
There’s an emotion you should aim for when presenting, as it tells you a lot about how your talk will go...
How to write social media posts
A guest blog by one of my favourite social media commentators, who knows what it takes to get noticed online...
How to go viral
If you want your social media posts to catch fire online, this is what to consider…
Stop the simpering start
I’m beginning a campaign to kill off a loathed quirk of pointless communication, before it drives me completely mad.
Stacking the odds for asking a favour - blog
I’ve been carrying out a strange experiment into when it’s best to ask for help. And I think I’ve discovered some useful insights…
The Splendour of Signposting in Public Speaking - and Life
Signposting is a simple trick which can help keep an audience engaged with a presentation... but it has equally effective applications in everyday life, from expecting a delivery to a job interview... Read more below from Simon Hall.
The power of a strong start in public speaking
If you begin a presentation well, it will generally go well. Which is why I’ve been agonising for days - and would be grateful for your help - about how to start a big talk…