by Lynne Short | May 29, 2026 | News
When diaries are packed and deadlines are piling up, presentations can easily become a last-minute scramble. But recently I saw first-hand how even a small amount of protected preparation time can transform the quality of a speech. When preparation gets pushed...
by Lynne Short | Oct 6, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
Confidence isn’t just about feeling good – it directly affects how your audience perceives you. Whether it’s having a successful job interview, delivering a presentation at work, or speaking up in meetings, confidence in public speaking can directly...
by Lynne Short | May 20, 2024 | News
After a busy few months supporting the main stage speakers at the Specsavers Annual Seminar event in Birmingham, EIE – a showcase of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Scotland, and CivTech 9.0 Demo Day in Edinburgh, I’ve been reflecting on the real difference...
by Lynne Short | Jan 16, 2024 | News
When it comes to public speaking and delivering presentations, there’s no shortage of advice and shared experiences. As a result, I hear an awful lot of well-meaning advice, that in fact isn’t very helpful. Many tips have become accepted mantras but very often...
by Lynne Short | Sep 28, 2023 | News
I talk a lot about the importance of preparation with regard to planned pitches and presentations but what is equally, if not more crucial to creating a positive and professional impression, is how you come across during chance encounters. Whether you are at an...
