Loved working with the team Scottish Seabird Centre today running a session on #firstimpressions and #personalimpact. And it's not often I get to work somewhere that's just 5 mins from home!

At a recent a performance of The Jacksons, I realised we can learn a lot from their showmanship and theatrics about how to take a presentation to the next level. Check out my latest blog for 11 tips melsherwood.com/blogposts/2024…

Public Speaking – How Many Hours of Rehearsal? The recommendation of one of the foremost experts in the business, Nancy Duarte. Thirty hours to rehearse a one-hour speech. (And that doesn’t include creating the content and the slides. Throw in another 60 hours for all that!)

Are you a #professionalspeaker? Do you want to learn from the best in the business? Check out the video and then book your ticket to the Global Speakers Summit in March 2026! #GSS2026 #GSS26 #speaker #conferencespeaker #blackfridaysale gss2026.com/black-friday-s…

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Want to boss your next #presentation? Check out this #PowerPoint hack to keep your audience hanging on every word❤️ melsherwood.com/blogposts/2024… #publicspeaking #presentationskills #presentationtips #publicspeakingtrainer #pitchcoach #presentationcoach #publicspeakingtip

#publicspeakingtip #presentation Never use a beautifully written script to present. We don't speak the same way as we write so if you must use a script try shorter, punchier sentences and keep it conversational. Or speak it into a recording device and create a script from that.

Do you need to #communicate technical or scientific information to a general audience? In my latest blog I share tips on how to #present without losing your audience's attention (tips are suitable for any presentation, not just technical!) #presentation melsherwood.com/blogposts/2025…

Ever opened your mouth to speak and your voice didn't come out the way you expected? Me too! In my latest blog I share what happened and why a warm-up is an important part of your presentation preparation #publicspeakingtip #pitch #presentation #confidence melsherwood.com/blogposts/2025…

Check out my latest blog post - a guest article by the fabulous Jennifer Kahnweiler 'Public Speaking and the Introvert: A Surprising Truth'. Great tips on #publicspeaking #presentationskills #confidence #introvert melsherwood.com/blogposts/2025…

Worried people aren't listening to your presentation? It could be that you have too much on your slides! Keep them simple, clean and uncluttered with just a few words for maximum impact. #presentastic #pitchtastic #presentationtip #presentationskills #presentationcoach #speaker

Are you someone who uses too many ums, errs and filler words in your communication? In my latest blog post, I offer tips on how to eliminate those unhelpful filler words for good. #publicspeaking #presentationtip #credibility #gravitas #personalimpact melsherwood.com/blogposts/2025…

Hate the way you come across on video? Check out my latest blog to find out what you're doing wrong and how to fix it #video #presentingonline #confidence #presentationskillstip #videotips melsherwood.com/blogposts/2025…

9 Powerful Presentation Structures (and When to Use Them) - check out my latest blog #presentationskills #publicspeaking #confidence melsherwood.com/blogposts/2025…

Do You Go Red When Public Speaking? Here's How to Manage It melsherwood.com/blogposts/2025…

Are you ready to Power Up Your Presentation Skills? Join us in Edinburgh on 28 November. Learn to develop and deliver a clear & compelling presentation, manage your nerves & deliver with confidence, credibility and impact #publicspeaking #presentations eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-speak…

DON'T wave your arms and yell "Shhhh!" Check out my latest blog: Presenting to a Lively (Tipsy!) Crowd - how to manage an audience who are busy talking to each other melsherwood.com/blogposts/2025… #presentationskills #MC #emcee #eventhost #publicspeaking #audienceengagement

Worried your mind will go blank when asked a question after your #presentation? Check out my latest blog for tips to stay calm when adrenaline is high or you’re worried about being put on the spot #QandA #publicspeaking #confidence #pitch #presentationtip melsherwood.com/blogposts/2025…

Are you someone how over-explains? Unfortunately, this can leave your audience confused. Check out my latest blog on how to be more clear, succinct and influential in your communication #presentationskills #publicspeaking #communicationtip #influence melsherwood.com/blogposts/2026…