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If a group of experts comes together, you’ll hear one story after another. The Happy Good Talk trainers are no exception. And because sharing is caring, we have created a blog page. With stories, talks and tips, all for you.
Storytelling as a Method
5 storytelling techniques for telling a great story A great story is one you don't easily forget. Think back over the past week. Have you seen a presentation that stayed with you? Chances are you...
Nervous About Giving a Presentation? Presentation Coach Maartje Shares 5 Tips
Even the most experienced speaker can feel nervous before giving a presentation. Maybe your heart starts racing, you speak faster than you’d like, or you wonder whether your story is good enough....
Want to Make a Real Connection? Try Our 3 Tips!
You’re at a networking event with a drink in your hand, surrounded by people you’ve never met before. And somewhere in the back of your mind, you know it’s coming: “So, what exactly do you do?”...
What Is the Best Presentation Structure? | Happy Good Talk
What is actually the best presentation structure? The short answer: there isn’t one. Some presentations call for a direct opening, where you put your main message on the table straight away. Others...
Are You Afraid of Public Speaking? 5 Tips to Manage Public Speaking Anxiety
You know your story. You've prepared your presentation. Your slides are ready. And yet, as the moment gets closer, your heart starts beating faster. Maybe your hands get sweaty, your mouth goes dry,...
You are giving a presentation. How Do You Decide What Topics to Include? 3 Tips from Trainer Marco
Preparing a presentation starts with a difficult question: what are you actually going to talk about? Especially when you have a lot of knowledge and experience, the possibilities are endless. So...
Public Speaking: “Any Questions?” Here’s How to Handle Questions from Your Audience
You've reached the end of your presentation. Your story is clear, your message has landed, and your audience has been listening attentively. Then comes that one question: "Are there any questions?"...
Be Yourself on Stage. It’s Not Easy, But It Matters.
It sounds so simple: just be yourself. Yet for many people, that's anything but easy. Because how do you stay true to yourself when all eyes are on you? How do you hold on to your values and...
Good Audiences Do Exist. The Question Is: Does this apply to you??
When we think about public speaking, our first thought usually goes to the speaker. How do they come across? Confident or hesitant? What about their body language, voice, and gestures? Only much...
Say What You Mean!
Happy Good Talk gives you 3 tips for staying on message when emotions run high Have you ever stood in front of a group when you had bad news to deliver? A story you knew in advance would not be well...