Colour Psychology – Dressing for Success
Using colour psychology to send a message What we wear says a lot about us and sometimes we send the wrong message. I have covered creating a positive impression in a previous post. However, did you know that the colour of what you are wearing can also have an impact? If you want to get […]
First Impressions Count – You want to make a positive impact!
Did you know that, according to psychological studies, we decide whether to like a person within 3-5 seconds of meeting them? That does not mean we cannot change our minds later, but boy do those first impressions count! Research scientist Amy Cuddy explains this further “When we form a first impression of another person it’s […]
The 5 P’s of Powerful Speaking for a Memorable Speech
Projecting your voice is a key technique with the idea to reach the back of the auditorium without shouting. This is powerful speaking without uncomfortable volume! In public speaking clarity and tone are far more important than volume in that they imply authority, a certain gravitas and above all, confidence. “Projecting the voice does not […]
Create a Masterpiece With Your Talk
Do you get a thrill of delight when you look at a great masterpiece? A Constable, a Canaletto, Pablo Picasso, Monet? How do they make you feel or how do they inspire your senses? Why shouldn’t our talks and speeches aspire to be something just as beautiful. I find it really helpful to visualise my […]