by Louise Crowley | Aug 13, 2026 | Executive Presence, Leadership, Presentation Skills
Why Andy Burnham Has The Most Effective Public Speaking Skills We’ve Seen In Years Over the past two weeks, as Andy Burnham has positioned himself for his “coronation” on July 20th, he’s repeatedly demonstrated what effective public speaking skills...
by Louise Crowley | Jul 7, 2026 | Communication Skills, Leadership, Presentation Skills
Keir Starmer’s resignation this week, less than two years into a historic mandate, offers a useful lesson about storytelling skills for leaders. Starmer wasn’t brought down by a scandal or a catastrophic decision; he was gradually undone by something...
by Louise Crowley | Apr 23, 2025 | Communication Skills, Executive Presence, Presentation Skills, Voice, Voice Coaching
The Science of Breathing for Public Speaking Public speaking can feel like a tightrope walk—your heart’s racing, your mouth’s dry, and your brain seems to forget how to string sentences together. The clients we work with often mention these symptoms when they come to...
by Louise Crowley | Aug 10, 2021 | Communication Skills, Leadership, Presentation Skills
In a crisis, words matter. Over the past months, leaders across the globe have had to deliver multiple, difficult messages on a daily basis to their citizens. Those who have been successful have kept in mind the golden rule – in a crisis, keep...
by Louise Crowley | Jul 6, 2020 | Communication Skills, Executive Presence, Personal Impact, Presentation Skills
Managing Your Nerves Before A Presentation If you have trouble managing your nerves before a presentation, you’re in great company. Legendary TED talker Brene Brown has admitted feeling nervous about public speaking, despite the fact she does it for a living....
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