From Power Systems to Powerful Presentations: How Matias Transformed His Public Speaking Skills

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From Power Systems to Powerful Presentations: How Matias Transformed His Public Speaking Skills

Matias Hoyal, a Power Systems Engineer, knew his work was critical to Europe's electricity supply—but presenting complex ideas persuasively was a challenge.

That changed with Melanie’s Premium Persuasive Presentations programme. Through expert coaching and AI-powered practice, Matias shifted his focus from himself to his audience, transforming his confidence and clarity. The result? More engaging presentations and incredible feedback from colleagues.

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How Yoodli Supports Better Public Speaking — and How I Use It in My Coaching

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How Yoodli Supports Better Public Speaking — and How I Use It in My Coaching

Public speaking can feel daunting—but with the right tools, it becomes a skill you can master. As a communication coach, I use Yoodli, an AI-powered public speaking trainer, to help clients practise smarter, build confidence, and strengthen their executive presence.

Clients get a full year of access to Yoodli, and in coaching sessions, we review live data to track real progress. It’s like having a personal communication mirror—no pressure, just growth.

"You can see your progress... it’s really motivating—you feel like you're really practising."
– Matias Hoyal, Coreso

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The Power of Persuasive Presentations in Social Care: Tanja Sheikhi’s Journey with Essentials

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The Power of Persuasive Presentations in Social Care: Tanja Sheikhi’s Journey with Essentials

Social care professionals must communicate with clarity and impact to drive real change. Tanja Sheikhi, former Senior Membership and Operations Officer at ESN, recognised this and joined Essentials, my presentation training programme.

With expert coaching, she gained confidence and developed her authentic speaking style.

"I feel much more confident. I’m not as nervous. I’ve developed my own style."

Effective public speaking in social care influences policies, inspires engagement, and improves lives.

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New Course: Top 10 Slide Design Tips to Elevate Your Visual Thinking and Data Storytelling, and Drive Action

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New Course: Top 10 Slide Design Tips to Elevate Your Visual Thinking and Data Storytelling, and Drive Action

How to make a PowerPoint Stand Out?

How to make slides look good?

How to make a good PowerPoint presentation?

If you’ve ever asked these questions.....

Exciting news – we’ve got a new course for you!

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Building Confidence and Skills in a Stunning Setting: A Public Speaking Workshop in Malta

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Building Confidence and Skills in a Stunning Setting: A Public Speaking Workshop in Malta

During a recent retreat at the stunning Radisson Blu Resort in Malta, participants engaged in a public speaking and presentation skills workshop led by me! The sessions focused on boosting confidence, refining presentation style, and mastering impactful communication.

With hands-on activities and real-time feedback, attendees left with practical skills, including body language tips for public speaking and fun presentation ideas to make their presentations stand out.

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“Return on investment from Day One” Feedback from Colliers, Belgium on Think Visually Workshop

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“Return on investment from Day One” Feedback from Colliers, Belgium on Think Visually Workshop

At Colliers Belgium, delivering compelling client presentations is crucial to their success. When HR Business Partner, Marie-Laure Antoniou, wanted to elevate their approach, she turned to Melanie Hussell’s Think Visually: Slide Design Workshop. This hands-on workshop empowered the team to create fun presentation ideas and impactful visual presentations that truly resonate with their audience. Through practical tips on visual storytelling and PowerPoint design ideas, Colliers' team gained the skills and confidence to craft presentations that not only engage but inspire action.

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Results from Colliers’ Think Visually Workshop as part of the Colliers Academy program

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Results from Colliers’ Think Visually Workshop as part of the Colliers Academy program

'Boom! Make an impact!’
'Use colour to keep the attention’
‘Make it simpler and easier for your audience to understand your message’
‘Think before you start’
‘Bigger is better’
‘A new way to create presentations with an impact on the audience by highlighting’

Above are takeaways from my first 'PowerPoint Slide design/Think visually Top 10 Starter Tips' workshop.

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