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Articles, podcast and videos to help you become a larger-than-life leader.

You’re a Conduit: The Best Speakers Get Out of Their Own Way

You’re a Conduit: The Best Speakers Get Out of Their Own Way

Keynote speaker Michael Philpott explores why great communication begins with self-awareness, moves to audience focus and ultimately allows speakers to get out of their own way.

Practise Like Jim Carrey

Practise Like Jim Carrey

Keynote speaker Michael Philpott explains why great speakers practise beyond their comfort zone, rehearse as if it’s real and develop greater performance range.

People Don’t Care About Your Story. They Care About Theirs.

People Don’t Care About Your Story. They Care About Theirs.

Keynote speaker Michael Philpott explains StorySelling, why customers should be the hero of your stories, and why your business should play Mr Miyagi.

Charisma Is a Learnable Skill. But It Might Not Be What You Think.

Charisma Is a Learnable Skill. But It Might Not Be What You Think.

Keynote speaker Michael Philpott explores the 12 Charismatic Leadership Tactics and why charisma is less about being loud and more about focusing on others.

Who Actually Taught You How to Present?

Who Actually Taught You How to Present?

We expect people to become confident presenters without ever teaching them how. Michael Philpott explores why speaking is a skill, not something you should simply know.

Stop Presenting. Start Performing.

Stop Presenting. Start Performing.

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.

Why Are You Sitting Down for Your Online Presentation?

Why Are You Sitting Down for Your Online Presentation?

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.

Maybe You Don’t Need to Stop Fidgeting When You Speak

Maybe You Don’t Need to Stop Fidgeting When You Speak

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.

Four Years of Coaching Canterbury Tech Speakers. Here’s What I’ve Learnt.

Four Years of Coaching Canterbury Tech Speakers. Here’s What I’ve Learnt.

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

The Research That Changed the Way I Speak on Stage

The Research That Changed the Way I Speak on Stage

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

Public Speaking: 5 Things You’re Doing Wrong (and How to Fix Them)

Public Speaking: 5 Things You’re Doing Wrong (and How to Fix Them)

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.

What Goes Into Building a Keynote That Conference Organisers Can Trust?

What Goes Into Building a Keynote That Conference Organisers Can Trust?

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