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… Simon was hired by our University to help me and the rest of my group, to not only achieve this task, but to exceed expectations. Let’s just say, we managed to do both, incredibly well, thanks to Simon. Simon guided us in every possible detail, from the colour of the slides, to the writing, …
I worked with Simon this summer to prepare for a pitch event in front of more than 500 investors. Simons’s gift comes in his ability to go so far beyond simply teaching you how to stand and speak, he also teaches you how to think. As a startup founder, getting people to listen to you …
… I came away feeling like I can be bolder and braver in the opportunities I put myself forward for, because I know how to manage my nerves and develop a greater sense of confidence. A huge thank you to Simon for such a useful and insightful session. Absolutely brilliant!
Simon is easily the best speaker I have seen on the topic of presentation skills and one of the most entertaining speakers I have seen for a long time. Content is clearly presented and easily recalled once the event is over. Book to see him now, you will not be disappointed.
I’ve had opportunity to hear and see Simon speak online and in person. Suffice to say, he smashes it every time. He’s incredibly engaging in the way he draws you in, moving around comfortably and energetically, allowing you to go along with him, pause and take in what he’s saying, and really pack a wallop …
I have attended a number of presentation skills courses given by Simon and they have, frankly, made all the difference. The initial course I attended was primarily voice coaching. This has had the largest effect on my style — in particular, people can hear me during a presentation now. The following sessions have helped me …
Simon is an authority on presentation skills. I love the energy and passion he brings to the task evidenced by his online presence (twitter, blogs,etc) and also talking in person you can see he is the genuine article. His blog is a treasure trove of good ideas and simply explained concepts for great presentations. Highly …
If you’re serious about upping your speaking game then Simon is the man to help you! I was really impressed with Simon’s… … if you’re like me and have a lot to say but a short time to say it then this saves you a huge amount of time, faffing and procrastination. Working with Simon …
We have worked with Simon on a number of occasions and he is now a central part of all of our bidding preparation. He has provided excellent support and coaching to our teams and helped us be successful on a number of very important contracts. He goes above and beyond and is always committed to …
The StoryMaking System is the result of reading (in mind-numbing detail) over 400 peer-reviewed research papers, dozens of books, thousands of ours of observational research and blood sweat and tears!
It's the framework for designing a presentation which gives you the fastest way to getting something is (almost) guaranteed to work. It gives your audience what they need - and only what they need - to be impacted.
The key elements are:
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