This in-between-seasons, longer episode is an account of an experiment I did inspired by Oliver Burkeman’s TEDx talk, “Why patience is a superpower”.The experiment involved a beautiful painting of sunset by Turner, a hushed ambience in an art museum… and plenty of patience. I hope it will spark insights you can apply to your communications - and perhaps inspire you to carry out a similar experiment. I really recommend it!Here are links to Oliver Burkeman’s TEDx talk:<a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/oliver_burkeman_why_patience_is_a_superpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ted.com/talks/oliver_burkeman_why_patience_is_a_superpower</a>And his book, "4,000 Weeks: Time And How To Use It", which I also mention:<a href="https://www.oliverburkeman.com/books" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.oliverburkeman.com/books</a>Check out the Turner painting in an article I posted on the subject on LinkedIn – and do connect with me while you’re there!I’ll be sending more Postcards with Presence your way very soon.

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Postcards with Presence is the podcast that sparks ideas for growing your public speaking creativity and confidence - from the inside, out.  Gentle touchstones on the path to public speaking with presence. 

Each episode is an audio postcard. A brief, lovingly-crafted message using an image, story or prompt. Designed to get you thinking about how to use your voice – and bring more of you to your presentations.