Category Archives: Communications and Presentation Skills

Conference News column, February 2012

Posted on February 4, 2012 by richardjohn

If you’re putting on a conference, there’s a good chance that you’ll have thought that some of your line up of speakers could do with some help. But have you ever wondered why “presentation skills” training may not make a … Continue reading →

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Conference News column, December 2011

Posted on December 27, 2011 by richardjohn

Be prepared to be stunned; by the time you read this I will have turned fifty. Yes, all of me. Oh, and I’m still accepting cards and presents. Now, I was convinced that, despite the advancing years I was in … Continue reading →

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Conference News column, September 2011

Posted on September 6, 2011 by richardjohn

Despite the carefully cultivated “Mr Grumpy” image, I’m actually an easily pleased kind of guy. And that’s worth knowing, because it can mean great things for your business. I’ll prove it. Those of you with memories slightly better than a … Continue reading →

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Conference News column, August 2011

Posted on August 1, 2011 by richardjohn

A recent video doing the rounds showed an Australian reporter interviewing the Dali Lama, and trying a joke; “would you go to a pizza restaurant and ask for one with everything?” The revered religious leader, whose English is quite passable, … Continue reading →

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Conference News column, July 2011

Posted on July 16, 2011 by richardjohn

I have the pleasure (or pain) of attending quite a few events, and one of the biggest problems is timekeeping. Speakers over-run, panellists waffle, delegates get the roving mike and nurse it like a climber clinging to an oxygen mask. … Continue reading →

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MPI One+ magazine (guest columnist)

Posted on May 7, 2011 by richardjohn

“Good morning ladies and gentleman and Chair, whose name I’ve already forgotten. I’d like to start my presentation by completely failing to give you any clear objectives about my speech, or emphasizing any benefits that could accrue to you by … Continue reading →

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