Mindful Presenting is a means of dispelling excessive nerves, filtering out distractions and presenting with focus and impact in a way that is calm, creative and compelling. It’s about crafting your words and approach carefully and consciously which means thinking before you open your laptop. To present mindfully you need to: Be fully present Overcome anxiety which may sabotage your message Know exactly what works and doesn’t work for you personally Identify your communication style and habits Craft a clear and powerful strategy Challenge the status quo and stand out for all of the right reasons Put yourself in your audiences ‘shoes’ Speak skilfully This is the first episode in a series of podcasts designed to take you off of ‘autopilot’ and keep you mindful of your audience, your purpose, and your authenticity