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Four Questions You Must Answer to Convince An Audience

Four Questions You Must Answer to Convince An Audience

I spend a lot of time coaching speakers and especially business leaders who need to give convincing talks.

They are often speaking to groups comprising different types of people with a corresponding wide range of concerns.

Not surprisingly one of their most common questions is;
– “How can I pitch my presentation to appeal everyone in an audience?”

TEDx Vienna Talk - How to draw to remember more by Graham Shaw

TEDx Vienna Talk - How to draw to remember more by Graham Shaw
Research shows that when we turn information into pictures by drawing it we increase our chance of remembering it.  The only problem is that people will often say; 'But I can't draw!'   However in this talk you will learn how we are all capable of creating easy-to-draw pictures that help us to remember all kinds of information.

'The Drawing Effect' - Latest Research

'The Drawing Effect' - Latest Research

If you want to boost your ability to recall information then get sketching!

Latest research shows that drawing is a brilliant way to boost your chances of remembering.

This is great news if you need to revise a topic, or memorise information because even a simple sketch will do the trick.

SHORTLISTED FOR MANAGEMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2016

SHORTLISTED FOR MANAGEMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2016
We are delighted to announce that ‘The Art of Business Communication’ by Graham Shaw has been shortlisted for the Chartered Management Institute Management Book of the Year Awards 2016. The competition is held in association with the British Library and sponsored by Henley Business School.

How to Get an Audience to Look Where You Want Them to Look

How to Get an Audience to Look Where You Want Them to Look

It is not always easy to get the full attention of everyone when presenting. People have a lot on their minds and their attention often wavers.This can be a problem especially at the start when you really need to hook them onto your topic.

How about if you could grab attention instantly every time?

How to Grab Attention in a Presentation

How to Grab Attention in a Presentation
It is not always easy to get the full attention of everyone when presenting. People have a lot on their minds and their attention often wavers. This can be a problem especially at the start when you really need to hook them onto your topic.

How to Make Your Ideas Memorable

How to Make Your Ideas Memorable

Why draw your ideas when presenting?

There is a world of difference between simply presenting pre-prepared images and drawing ‘live’ as you speak.

  • People love to see a picture emerge from a blank sheet.
  • You will capture attention as you speak and draw.
  • A picture is worth a thousand words – they will remember your pictures!