Mary analyses a presentation on video (TED TALKS) and has some points to make about being more natural. Over to you Mary!

Mark Twain said:  ”There are two types of speakers – those that are nervous and those that are liars.” I disagree.  I think there are 3 types.  Nervous, liars and prepared. We believe preparation, how certain you are about your next presentation, is the key.  Certainty about the key messages, the structure, and your own [...]

I recently heard a joke. It’s a training joke, which usually means it’s not that funny. But it does have a serious message about investing in your people.

Paul reckons more thinking and less digesting of new information is the key to success. And we reckon he’s right.

Lost opportunity exists not because of a lack of innovation, but a lack of communication. The founder of Natural Training, Matt Drought, explains why.

Managing Director of Natural Training Europe Paul Owen has attended dozens of exhibitions and conferences. Here are a few of the many tips he has for successful selling!

We can learn how to simplify a message from Sir Paul McCartney. Our leading presentation skills trainer Mary explains how.

I love this cartoon!

Google has just released a brand new bit of technology that changes the way we email. What are you doing to innovate?

Our communication skills expert Mary presents an article written many years ago that may as well be called “How to Write Copy That Sells”. You’ll love it!

Our expert on persuasion, Greg, gives us his view on why this is such an important work, and life skill.

A recurring theme on last night’s Dragon’s Den was people avoiding the questions. Sales expert Paul Owen shares his insights.

Here’s a great secret to taking your presentations to the next level…

Before a recorded interview most interviewees like to ask for the questions to be sent over.  The theory is that it gives you the interviewee a chance to prepare, making for a richer set of answers.  This makes a lot of sense. However it can fall down when the interviewee comes across as too prepared, or [...]

Steve Jobs’ latest presentation shows that money and experience can’t always buy a smooth presentation!

Sales Coach extraordinaire Greg introduces you to an activity we use in our sales training to sharpen the selling proposition and help sales people have more communication impact.

Here’s a simple little structure for your spoken communication to add authenticity – and engage your audience. Includes an audio grab!

OK – here it is. The world’s most complicated PPT slide! I wonder what it would look like as a duvet cover…

The first in a series, The Natural Presenter showcases video footage of individuals who are comfortable with presenting in their own natural style. Presentation skills coach Barrie has selected David Blane – it is surprising footage and different to the normal showman!

Just came across this article on Martin Lewis’ blog which you can also read here. Halway down Martin talks about presenting naturally – and we couldn’t agree more! From philanthropy to MPs’ expenses: kids say the cleverest things by Martin Lewis It always amuses me when you see ‘vox-pops’ on US TV that everyone there [...]