Resources

Great presentations are more than information. Michael Philpott explains why speaking is a performance and why that doesn’t mean becoming someone you’re not.

We stand up when we present to a room, so why do we automatically sit down when we present online? A few thoughts on bringing more presence to your online presentations.

Fidgeting while speaking isn’t always a bad habit. Michael Philpott looks at when movement becomes distracting and when it might actually help you communicate.

After four years coaching Canterbury Tech Summit speakers, Michael Philpott shares what speaker coaching gives conferences, speakers and audiences.

Michael Philpott shares how John Antonakis’s research into Charismatic Leadership Tactics changed the way he writes, rehearses and delivers keynote presentations.

Public speaking doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Discover the five biggest speaking mistakes and practical strategies to present with greater confidence, clarity and impact.

Discover the process behind developing a keynote that audiences remember. Michael Philpott shares why great keynotes are developed, tested and refined.

Michael Philpott shares how studying Mark Bowden changed the way he thinks about authenticity, body language and stepping onto a keynote stage.

Michael Philpott shares the lessons he’s taken from studying Lisa Nichols and how they continue to shape his approach to keynote speaking.

Former TEDx Speaker Coach Michael Philpott shares the biggest mistakes aspiring professional speakers make and the practical lessons that help speakers get booked, create impact and build credibility.

A conference keynote reminded me that great work isn’t enough if nobody experiences it. Discover why public speaking became the most powerful marketing strategy in my business and how visibility creates trust.

Corporate jargon can make smart people harder to understand. Discover why clear, human language builds trust, curiosity and stronger leadership communication.