by Chris Halverson | Dec 20, 2022 | Media
Wouldn’t it be better if we could just put the facts forward, create a convincing argument, use logical analysis, and therefore get people to change their behavior? Fortunately for most of us inspiring action through speech is not a magic trick but a deliberate...
by Chris Halverson | Dec 15, 2022 | Media
Presenting is something we all need to do at some stage of our lives – perhaps for our own wedding speech or making a board presentation, hosting a webinar, or doing an investor pitch. As a former TV reporter turned professional presenter and communications coach,...
by Chris Halverson | Dec 15, 2022 | Media
THE ART OF INSPIRING ACTION THROUGH SPEECH 40 powerful speeches from inspirational women that changed the world & learnings to evoke the changes you want to see In the new book, What She Said: The Art of Inspiring Action Through Speech (Wiley $29.95),...
by Chris Halverson | Dec 14, 2022 | Media
Many people stay away from public speaking – assuming they are just not suited to delivering presentations. But can you afford not to? Your ability to impact the thoughts, feelings and behaviour of others has everything to do with your powers of persuasion. To have...
by Chris Halverson | Dec 14, 2022 | Media
Women have been far more influential in driving change throughout history than conventional wisdom might suggest. In March, Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins captured the attention of the nation with their compelling speeches at the National Press Club and others, from...
by Chris Halverson | Dec 14, 2022 | Media
As International Women’s Day 2022 fades to a memory we might cast a critical eye over its effectiveness. Some have criticised the festivities as a ‘purple wash’ while others happily post photos of smiling colleagues striking their crossed arm pose with an evangelical...