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Dull, cluttered slides are the fast track to a lost audience. Think Visually: Top 10 Starter Tips is a practical, punchy course designed to help professionals transform their presentations from confusing to compelling.

Packed with smart design tips, real examples and visual storytelling tools, it's no wonder executive coaches like Oliver Gleeson call it “a multivitamin for presentations.”

If you want clearer slides and stronger impact — this is your next step.

Can you really trust an AI speech coach with your voice, slides, and sensitive content? As a communication coach working with executives and technical professionals, data security is non-negotiable. That’s why I use Yoodli in every coaching session — not just for its powerful feedback on public speaking, but because it's SOC 2 Type II certified and fully GDPR compliant.

In this post, I break down what those certifications actually mean in simple terms — and why it matters if you're working on your presentation skills, executive presence, or leadership communication in English.

Presenting complex EU regulations to policymakers and industry leaders is no small challenge. Dr. Brieuc Lits and Alexander Heusch from EDANA needed to ensure their messages were clear, engaging, and persuasive at the EDANA Sustainability Forum and Outlook in Rome.

Through expert coaching and the Essentials self-study training programme, they gained confidence, refined their delivery, and made a lasting impact—leading to new speaking opportunities and increased credibility.

Ready to elevate your public speaking skills? My latest video breaks down the Persuasive Presentations Programme options, from the solid foundation of Essentials to the advanced strategies of Premium, plus the benefits of personalised public speaking coaching.

Learn to master body language, refine scripts, and use PowerPoint design ideas to captivate your audience with impactful visual storytelling.

I'm thrilled to introduce the first-ever video showcasing the services I offer to help you conquer the stage—whether it's a boardroom, a virtual meeting, or a major conference. If you've ever struggled with presentation anxiety, or if the mere thought of public speaking makes your heart race, this video is for you.

I'm thrilled to introduce a unique blend of Digital Learning and AI tools, specially designed to transform you to be a more confident and influential speaker. This method is not only efficient and cost-effective, but is highly praised by my clients for its effectiveness in turbocharging their speaking skills.

In the domain of public speaking, a common question often emerges:

Are extroverts inherently better speakers than introverts?

It's a widespread notion that public speaking is more feared than death. However, this is a contested idea.

While public speaking is indeed a common fear, death still tops the list for many. But it's not just speaking in public that unnerves us; it's the fear of public humiliation.

Understanding that fear when presenting is normal is vital. That intense feeling of anxiety. It’s normal!

In Part 1, we explored the first 2 pillars of my powerful communication strategy: Language and Pronunciation. We uncovered their integral roles in executive communication.

This blog post will focus on the remaining 2 pillars: Presentation Techniques and Voice & Body Language.

Every compelling conversation, persuasive presentation, and engaging executive communication can be distilled into 4 foundational pillars:

1. Language

2. Pronunciation

3. Presentation Techniques

4. Voice & Body Language

In the evolving world of digital communication, many of my clients, including corporates and associations, are increasingly turning to in-house video production.
Here are my 12 top tips for making engaging videos, focused around three of my powerful communication pillars: presentation skills, language, and voice and body language.

Yoodli has introduced a new subscription pricing onto the platform.  You can still use Yoodli for 10 presentations/interviews/meetings and now if you find it valuable, you can sign up to Yoodli using a special code (MELANIE20) and you will get 20% off.

Learn how key body language is in speech.

In this fifth and final video from my 'Peek Inside Persuasive Presentations' course series, I explain the importance of body language and share crucial insights about maintaining the right posture.

Learn why to pause when public speaking. There is a wealth of tips here, but this is my number one practical piece of advice to help reduce your stress levels.

Also to not be nervous for a presenation, you need to learn to breathe!

This highly effective vocal technique, The Powerful Pause, is in this fourth video from my 'Peek Inside Persuasive Presentations' course series where I explain why to pause.

Learn how to speak concisely. In this third video from my 'Peek Inside Persuasive Presentations' course series, I explain why brevity is key. I want to ensure every word you say carries weight. So I've developed a three-step process – Simplify, Support and Strengthen to help my clients achieve this.

In this second video from my 'Peek Inside Persuasive Presentations' course series, I'm going to show you how to define your communication goal. We're going to consider your audience and their current state, and plan the journey you aim to take them through during your presentation. What's the transformation from beginning to end?

Learn how to acquire effective presentation skills. In this first video from my 'Peek Inside Persuasive Presentations' course series, I'm going to guide you through the 4 crucial stages to mastering effective presentation skills.