And the winner is…

by Babaco Media | Apr 30, 2015 | Communication

Soothsayers and oracles knew that the hazard of prediction was that if you live long enough, you’ll find out how wrong you were – so better to couch the future in metaphor and symbol. And if you’ve ever read or seen Macbeth, you’ll remember...

Campaign special: ticks and tropes

by Babaco Media | Apr 13, 2015 | Communication

With the General Election in the UK on the horizon, here are things to look for from the candidates who will be appearing soon (too soon; and possibly, for too long) on the media outlet of your choice as they vie for your vote. The problem with blanket coverage, is...

Enterprise Nation: Speak so the audience listens

by Babaco Media | Mar 19, 2015 | Communication

Coaching is our bread-and-butter here at PS Programmes Towers. Client confidentiality is something we take very seriously, and as such we wouldn’t dream of spilling the beans on our dazzling roster of celebrity clients, however many times they are on TV and...

Your stage, your rules

by Babaco Media | Mar 4, 2015 | Communication

Since the publication of Insider Secrets of Public Speaking, we have been delighted and flattered to receive invitations to speak at all kinds of events on the subject. Distilling the core themes of the book into a session that is useful and interactive has meant...

How to handle a tough crowd

by Babaco Media | Feb 18, 2015 | Communication

Stand up comedy is the bear-pit of public speaking. On the average club night, you’ll typically see between three and five acts, some of them pros and some of them newbies, all trying to achieve one thing: audience laughter. If public speaking is up there on...