Want to know the secret to delivering presentations that truly captivate your audience? In this episode of HR Coffee Time, we explore how to craft and deliver presentations that resonate deeply and win over both hearts and minds.

Host Fay Wallis is joined by Emma Serlin, founder of London Speech Workshop, who shares her unique "Meal Plan" framework for creating impactful presentations. Whether you're aiming to boost your influence, establish credibility, or simply gain more confidence when presenting, this episode is packed with practical insights to elevate your presentation skills.

Chapters from This Episode

[00:00 ] Introduction and overview

[01:11 ] Meet the expert: Emma Serlin

[04:26 ] The Meal Plan framework: Protein, Vegetables, and Spice

[05:38 ] Deep dive into the protein component

[09:07 ] Crafting impactful presentations: The importance of three key takeaways

[11:31 ] Exploring the ‘vegetables’ component

[16:57 ] Adding ‘spice’ to make your presentation memorable

[19:46 ] The Dinner Party Planner

[23:50 ] Book recommendation

[25:48 ] How to contact Emma and London Speech Workshop

[27:23 ] Conclusion

Useful Links

• Connect with Fay on LinkedIn
• Fay’s website: Bright Sky Career Coaching
• Connect with Emma Serlin on LinkedIn
• Emma’s website: London Speech Workshop
• London Speech Workshop on Instagram
• London Speech Workshop on YouTube

Other Relevant HR Coffee Time Episodes

• Episode 36: Four simple but powerful techniques to banish imposter syndrome, with Joanna Lott
• Episode 73: 5 ways to feel more confident in your next interview, meeting, or presentation
• Episode 74: How to get better at presenting and feel more confident about it

Book Recommendations From the Episode

• The Connection Book: 50 Ways to Communicate More Effectively, by Emma Serlin
• The Communication Equation: A How to Guide for Outstanding Communication, by Emma Serlin
• Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life, by Marshall B. Rosenberg

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You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website.

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