Tag Archives: Conor Neill

Four Public Speaking Lessons – and a Drone!

Posted on 17/04/2017 by

I recently had the pleasure of spending 10 days in Barcelona for work and pleasure. The first week was spent at IESE Business School where, once or twice a year, I join four others to teach public speaking and communication … Continue reading →

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Arnold Schwarzenegger and little victories

Posted on 06/07/2015 by

I am currently in the middle of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s autobiography, Total Recall. It is a fascinating read that offers great insights into the focus, drive and work ethic of the man. Schwarzenegger is not perfect, and he has made his share of mistakes, … Continue reading →

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Is PowerPoint a good thing or a bad thing?

Posted on 29/03/2014 by

I am proud to be part of a great team that gets to spend one week a year with the dynamic, motivated and clever students in the IESE Executive MBA Programme. We help them hone their public speaking skills so … Continue reading →

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Managing Public Speaking Anxiety

Posted on 13/02/2014 by

I am proud to be part of a great team that gets to spend one week a year with the dynamic, motivated and clever students in the IESE Executive MBA Programme. We help them hone their public speaking skills so … Continue reading →

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A Violin, a Subway Station and a Lesson from Aristotle

Posted on 24/02/2013 by

At approximately 7:45 on a chilly Friday morning in January 2007, a young man with a violin case entered one of the subway stations in Washington, D.C. He took up a position near a wall and a garbage can, took … Continue reading →

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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 117) – Conor Neill

Posted on 15/02/2012 by

“Start strong with a ‘grabber’. A personal story, a quote from an expert or a shocking statistic —  something that takes a hold of your audience and gets them hooked and opens their mind to your message. Give the audience a chance … Continue reading →

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A Public Speaking Lesson in a Pot of Clay

Posted on 08/11/2011 by

Today’s post was inspired by a story that I heard from my friend and fellow public speaker, Conor Neill. Conor came across the story via Malcolm Gladwell. I am not sure where Gladwell got it, but on with the story … Continue reading →

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What will the audience do when you’ve finished speaking?

Posted on 10/05/2011 by

Long-time readers of this blog know that I frequently stress the importance of thinking about the audience before preparing a speech or designing a presentation. A speech or presentation is always about the audience: first; last; and foremost. That’s why … Continue reading →

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