by Derek Featherstone

Which one are you: a speaker or a teacher?

by Derek Featherstone

How do you define branding for your presentations?

by Derek Featherstone

We usually start planning a talk by jumping in with clear objectives for what you want people to know and do after your talk. To take your speaking to the “next level”, we need to ask two more questions that serve to transform your speaking into something that compels people to take action.

by Derek Featherstone

When you’re planning and creating a talk, there’s a critical step that many people skip or miss because it is so simple, it seems almost like it isn’t worthwhile. But these starting points are what lead to success and leave your audience wanting more because you deliver value, and there are clear takeaways from your talk.

by Derek Featherstone

It doesn’t matter whether “pants” to you means “trousers” or “underwear” — I wear the same pants over and over and over again while I’m speaking. Yes, usually both my trousers and underwear. Here’s why my speaking routine is almost exactly the same, every single time.