Kate Middleton Body Language: Cancer Announcement Insights
Sat 23rd March 2024 Princess Kate recently released a video telling us what we probably should have already known. At least if we were paying attention. The big giveaways were that Charles was out working, when really he should have been having a rest. And it was so out of character for Kate to be […]
Let’s get over the fear
LET’S GET OVER THE FEAR – I was at the local doctor’s surgery this morning and observed a young girl there with her parents for her first Covid vaccination. She looked about 12 and after it was done her slight body limped pathetically back into the waiting room, followed closely by her parents to see […]
How Long Should You Hold Eye Contact?
HOW LONG SHOULD YOU HOLD EYE CONTACT? – It’s hard not to feel a little bit awkward when you or someone you’re talking to holds a gaze for just that little bit too long. But how long is too long? Isn’t strong eye contact a good thing, after all?! These are qualms I’d like to […]
Do You Need to be Funny to Speak? (Um, yes!)
DO YOU NEED TO BE FUNNY TO SPEAK? (UM,YES!) – Humour is a funny thing (no kidding) when used in a corporate arena. On one hand it can be wielded to increase your influence when speaking, but on the other its use can diminish your authority and how ‘professional’ you are perceived. Though in a […]
How Uptalk & Vocal Fry are undermining Your Performance
HOW UPTALK & VOCAL FRY ARE UNDERMINING YOUR PERFORMANCE – Is the way you speak limiting how you’re perceived by others in your career? Scientific research and my experience as a public speaker and international leadership coach says, yes. In this blog I will share with you two major credibility killers that sabotage you when […]
How to at least Look Like You’re Listening
HOW TO ATLEAST LOOK LIKE YOU’RE LISTENING – Have you ever been speaking only to witness your counterpart carelessly showing signs of boredom or disinterest? It’s disheartening and downright disrespectful, right?! You’ll likely remember this experience, and perhaps view them less fondly in the future. What a pity. Have you ever considered others might think […]
Break Free of Interruptions with the Baton Technique
Break Free of Interruptions with the Baton Technique – Have you ever been constantly interrupted whilst trying to convey your message? It’s terribly frustrating! In today’s corporate culture it can be a real struggle to get our words in, which is why in this blog I’d like to share with you a technique I use […]
Global Gurus Top 30
I am very honoured to receive an award for the Global Gurus Top 30 in the Communication category. The letter I received below. Thank you! Dear Dr Louise Congratulations! You have been included in the “Top 30” ranking of Global Gurus and attained the rank #28 in the Communication category. We are all […]
PSA Keynote Speaker of the Year!
PSA KEYNOTE SPEAKER OF THE YEAR! – I was thrilled to win the Professional Speakers Australia (PSA) Keynote Speaker of the Year recently! Below is the announcement from the PSA. “This year, determining our Keynote Presenter Award for Excellence was again a challenge. In a year when our very industry was under threat, we proved […]
Presenters Are Winners
PRESENTERS ARE WINNERS – It is not just what you know, but who you know – that much is obvious. But perhaps what is even more powerful is who knows you. And what better way to be known in the brightest light than by presenting and elevating your status of expertise and authority in the […]