The day I brought a dead bat to class
You can do it the way it’s always been done. Or you can do something different — something unforgettable.
🕰️ That reference might be older than your audience.
You quote Star Trek. Blank faces. Here’s why our go-to references often fail — and what to do instead.
Fear isn’t the enemy
Fear is the mind-killer. But in public speaking, it can also be your greatest ally.
The IKEA Effect of Communication
We overvalue what we build. That’s great for furniture, but deadly for presentations. Here’s how to see your slides like your audience does.
Don't make them read it while you're saying it.
If your slide makes them read and listen at once, they’ll remember neither. Here’s how to fix it.
Busy slides don’t make you look clever
If you’ve ever apologised for a messy slide, this one’s for you.
📓 Before the slides, pick up a pen
The best tech for presenters? Still a pen. Here’s why that matters more than you think.
What a 39.5°C fever taught me about public speaking
The talk was personal. The fever was real. And somehow, I didn’t freeze.
We swallowed LEGO so you don’t have to.
How a silly idea turned into serious science — and why storytelling still matters.