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Monotony kills attention - and it is one of the most frequent complaints about presentations. How can we beat it, without sounding ridiculous? Welcome to the 4 Tempos, a simple tool to help you to add color to your key messages and spice up your cadence in your own style. In this short vidcast, Michael Rickwood takes us through those 4 Tempos. The Business Presentation Revolution Podcast is your regular dose of presentation and event inspiration. In these bite-sized videos we share valuable tips on all aspects of the art of presenting, such as successful preparation practices, speaking techniques to engage a specific audience, slide design and more. Rose Bloomfield is the anchor of the show and interviews various experts and speakers in each episode to learn about the latest approaches and tips for upping your game no matter your speaking experience or level. So follow Ideas on Stage on LinkedIn or subscribe on iTunes to get each episode hot off the press. Filmed and produced in Paris, France, with the help of our production friends at Shamengo. This podcast is powered by Ideas on Stage, the leading international presentation specialists.

Our brains have evolved to enjoy and remember stories. It’s why we love books, songs and films. Characters, conflict, happy or sad endings: the impact of the information depends on the telling. This month’s episode is all about storytelling for business. In just 3 minutes we compare the five ingredients of traditional storytelling, like we see in film, to the elements that make an effective story at work. Featuring Ideas on Stage cofounder and slide-storytelling master, Pierre Morsa. The Business Presentation Revolution Podcast is your regular dose of presentation and event inspiration. In these bite-sized videos we share valuable tips on all aspects of the art of presenting, such as successful preparation practices, speaking techniques to engage a specific audience, slide design and more. Rose Bloomfield is the anchor of the show and interviews various experts and speakers in each episode to learn about the latest approaches and tips for upping your game no matter your speaking experience or level. So follow Ideas on Stage on LinkedIn or subscribe on iTunes to get each episode hot off the press. Filmed and produced in Paris, France, with the help of our production friends at Shamengo. This podcast is powered by Ideas on Stage, the leading international presentation specialists.

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What do you do when you need to present last minute?! Many panic. Some overprepare. Others drink too much coffee. None of these responses will help. But here are 3 ways you can turn your stress into success. Grab some popcorn, this one is a bit theatrical. Watch Michael Rickwood and Rose Bloomfield as they demonstrate an example of last minute presentation preparation. For more tips like these subscribe to our YouTube channel.

“But, what do I do with my hands?!” People often wonder what to do with their body, hands and face while presenting. Take five to learn four types of gestures that will bring your talk to life - plus the type to avoid. Join communication coach Rose Bloomfield as she learns from trained actor, experienced master of ceremonies and presentation pro Michael Rickwood all about the nonverbal art of gesture.

​​Powerful visuals come from powerful messages and clear visual ideas. But sometimes slides aren’t necessary. The days of ‘Death by PowerPoint®’ are over. Take 5 to discover the 3 simple steps to slide success that will help you achieve your objectives - and leave your audience wanting more - in our new episode of The Business Presentation Revolution podcast, with presentation experts Rose Bloomfield and Phil Waknell.

Don’t put the cart before the horse. There is an important order to creating a presentation and it doesn’t begin with PowerPoint. Join Rose as she discusses with Phil Waknell, Co-Founder and Chief Inspiration Officer at Ideas on Stage.

The secret ingredient in any presentation is the Audience. Don’t forget to ask these essential questions to be sure you don’t fail before you’ve even started to speak. Guest: Phil Waknell, Cofounder + Chief Inspiration Officer at Ideas on Stage.

We all get nervous before a big presentation, even Mark Twain. Learn to turn fear into something positive through this reassuring episode. Today's guest is Phil Waknell, presentation specialist and the co-founder of Ideas on Stage. The Business Presentation Revolution Podcast is your regular dose of presentation inspiration and know-how. In these bite-sized videos we share valuable tips on all aspects of the art of presenting, such as successful preparation practices, speaking techniques to engage a specific audience, slide design and more. Rose Bloomfield is the anchor of the show, and Phil Waknell is the first guest to appear in the series. We’ll be sharing a new video every two weeks, so follow Ideas on Stage on LinkedIn or subscribe on iTunes to get each episode hot off the press. Filmed and produced in Paris, France, with the help of our friends at Shamengo. This podcast is powered by Ideas on Stage, the leading international presentation specialists.

Presentations are for transformation, not information. Today we hear from presentation expert Phil Waknell about the golden question you need to ask yourself to make your presentation a success.