The lines I forgot
I prepared obsessively. I still forgot some lines. And it was still a success.
No slides. Just story.
Tomorrow I’ll walk on stage with no slides, just a story I know by heart. Here’s how I learned it.
Don’t leave your audience hanging
If you raise a question, you better answer it. Let’s talk about payoffs and Chekhov’s gun.
If your opening slide looks like this… we need to talk
Let’s stop killing curiosity with title slides that scream “This will be boring.” Here’s what to do instead.
Present like a person, not a pitch
TED-style delivery can inspire - or erase you. Here’s how to stand out without selling out.
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.
