Best Maurice DeCastro Podcasts (2025)

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10 Common Public Speaking Myths We Need To Dispel Immediately 10:18

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2y ago10:18

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Today I’d like to share with you the 10 Common Public Speaking Myths That are doing a great deal of damage that We Need To Dispel Immediately The world is full of tales and illusions which have stood the test of time. Public speaking myths are no exception and continue to hurt presenters and audiences in businesses everywhere. It’s time to challeng…

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We need more than data! 8:14

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Welcome to Episode 2 of the mindful presenter's greatness guide I have a thought I'd like to share with you. We need more than the data! Information on it's own isnt enough. In a business world challenged with cognitive overload, it’s time to present ideas, insights and imagination; not just information. Data and information are extremely important…

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What is Mindful Presenting? 12:31

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Welcome to the very first episode of The Mindful Presenter's Greatness Guide. Episode 1 answers an important question. What is Mindful Presenting? Why does it matter? Why should I care? How can it help me? I believe it's the future of high impact presenting and public speaking. This introductory episode begins the journey…

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Why do you do what you do? - An introduction to Mindful Presenter 10:42

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Mindful Presenter is far more than a training and development business helping people to speak with greater confidence and impact. We are in the business of helping people to connect with each other. Connecting themselves and their ideas with others in a way that is calm, creative and compelling. Mindful Presenting is the route to connecting emotio…

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Truth 47 - The 5 most important words in presenting & public speaking 8:42

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Public speaking and high impact presenting is about how we make people feel. It's not simply about sharing knowledge and data, that's easy. The five most important words in presenting and public speaking is Please Make Me Feel Something. Imagine your audience silently screaming those 5 words out to you from their own minds.…

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Truth 49 - Your audience need energy 9:06

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At Mindful Presenter we don't believe that you can having a boring topic, product, service or idea to present on. We do however, believe that any presentation can be made boring because the presenter is boring. The key reason for this is the lack of energy given in the crafting and delivery of the presentation. Your audience really do need your ene…

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Truth - 48 - It’s ok to say I don’t know 11:37

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You could be the best presenter and public speaker in the world but that doesn't mean you know the answer to everything. Occasionally you will be asked a question during or after your presentation that you either don't know the answer to or have momentarily forgotten the answer. Public speaking and presenting isn't easy but it becomes much easier i…

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Truth 50 - We need to send our audience love 7:47

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If you've been following the Mindful Presenter Truth Series you will have experienced our passionate belief that high impact public speaking and presenting involves far more than simply presenting data. At the heart of our presentation we need to send our audience a sincere feeling of love.By Maurice DeCastro

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Truth 51 - We all have the same needs 13:12

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We all need to have our physiological needs looked after, we need to feel safe, we need to feel a sense of belong and connect, we need a healthy self esteem and we all want to be the best that we can be. In public speaking and presenting it's worth remembering that whilst we are all unique and have a vast range of very personal and specific needs a…

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Truth 43 - Involve your audience 6:47

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A high impact presentation is far more than a presenter simply speaking and presenting; it's a conversation. Public speaking success requires us to actively involve our audience in the presentation.By Maurice DeCastro

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Truth 45 - We have to manage expectationsSuccessful presenters mindfully manage expectations 7:39

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Far to many presenter prepare and deliver presentations without knowing exactly who there audience are, how much they know and how they can help them. Public speaking is about making a difference to people and the only way presenters can do that is by understanding the expectations of their audience and then mindfully managing those expectations.…

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Truth 46 - Every presentation should be memorable 10:21

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The challenge of public speaking and presenting is to craft and deliver content and a message which is so mindfully considered that it'e memorable. If your audience don't remember your presentation then you've wasted their time and yours.By Maurice DeCastro

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Truth 44 - Stop blaming your presentation on company policy 10:17

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Every presentation has to be personal and relevant to your audience in a specific and meaningful way. Effective public speaking and presenting isn't about simply turning up to tell your audience what you want to see. Mindful presenting and high impact public speaking involves telling your audience what they need to know.…

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Truth 41 - Eye contact is crucial when presenting 10:00

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One of the most important elements of high impact presenting and public speaking is eye contact. If you are giving a presentation its crucial that you make eye contact with your audience. That doesn't mean the presenter scanning the room, it means taking a few seconds to genuinely make eye contact with as many members of the audience as possible.…

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Truth 42 - A presentation is not about length, it’s about impact 7:41

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High impact public speaking and presenting isn't about the length of time it takes to present. It's about the impact and difference it makes in real terms to our audience that counts. Whether a presentation takes 5 minutes or 25 minutes is largely irrelevant; it's about impact.By Maurice DeCastro

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Truth 40 - There are 3 types of presentation 7:12

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If you've ever had to prepare and deliver a presentation you'll realise as most presenters do that there are 3 types of presentation which makes public speaking a challenge. There is the presentation you prepared The presentation you delivered The presentation you wish you had deliveredBy Maurice DeCastro

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Truth 39 - There are 5 big PowerPoint Mistakes 11:40

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PowerPoint and other visual aid platforms are used in all walks of public speaking and presenting. There is nothing wrong with PowerPoint but there is often a great deal wrong with the way we use it. If you have a presentation to craft and deliver soon, watch out for these 5 big mistakes.By Maurice DeCastro

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Presidential debate or childish squabble? 15:29

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The only example you will ever need of how not to speak, present or debate in public. Did you see last nights US Presidential Election debate? This was one of the most disturbing political debates I have ever witnessed.By Maurice DeCastro

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Truth 36 - Don't leave closing your presentation to chance 10:34

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Success in presenting and public speaking depends upon not only a strong opening but an equally strong close. Many presentations end with a lack of clarity and imagination. They often drift off like damp fireworks. Closing your presentation with impact is a must for every presenter.By Maurice DeCastro

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Truth 34 - Ownership is the watchword of public speaking success 9:38

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Ownership is the watchword of high impact public speaking and presenting. That means taking full responsibility for every aspect of the presentation even if that means being assertive and sometimes pushing back.By Maurice DeCastro

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Truth 37 - When presenting don’t be in a rush to speak 7:07

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Our most important task when presenting and public speaking is to connect with our audience. That all important connection begins the moment you stand to present and before you utter a word. Don't be in a rush to give your presentation and start speaking before you have made a momentary connection with yourself and your audience.…

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Truth 38 - Stop looking for the public speaking hacks 11:49

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Like many things in life most people are looking for the hack. The hack is the short cut, easy way, magic pill that means they don't have to work hard to get the result they want. When it comes to high impact presenting and public speaking there are no hacks or short cuts. To craft and deliver a great presentation you have to put in the work. The g…

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Truth 33 - Make your presentation more than data 4:53

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Public speaking and presenting is a challenge for many people at work and most people don't like attending business presentations. At Mindful Presenter we believe is that one of the reasons for this is that we haven't really changed since we were at nursery school. Our audience want much more from us…

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Truth 35 - Before you build your presentation question everything 10:43

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The starting point to crafting a high impact presentation and public speaking success is to question everything. The mediocre presenter begins by opening their laptop and populating a template they have used before. A mindful presentation involves asking ourselves an exhaustive list of important questions to help us to prepare effectively.…

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Truth 27 - Be mindful how you respond to questions 8:30

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In the world of public speaking and presenting when the presenter asks if there are any questions and responds to a question with 'that's a good question, it's not true. If you find yourself presenting and say this to your audience they won't thank you for it.By Maurice DeCastro

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Truth 30 - High impact presenting is about presence 9:18

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Presentation and public speaking skills are key components of every business meeting. Every meeting is a presentation. Whether it's in a physical meeting room or through an online platform your presentation skills are always at play. Positioning yourself mentally to be in the right space in your mind is critical to presenting your thoughts and idea…

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Truth 32 - How do your measure confidence in presenting? 12:23

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Public speaking and presentation skills training isn't always easy to measure as a return on investment in pound notes. High impact presentation training is an investment to develop confidence, authority and personal impact. The results are always visible but not necessarily financially. At Mind Presenter we believe it is the most important skill t…

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Truth 31 - Warm up your voice before you present 9:35

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Public speaking and presentation skills success requires presenters to develop, stretch and challenge their voices to extend their vocal range. Presenting and speaking in a monotone voice without having warmed it up first will do a great deal of damage to your reputation and your audience's experience of your presentation. We need to warm up our vo…

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Truth 28 - Connect with your audience - don't read them 14:04

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Public speaking and presenting is difficult enough without the presenter trying to read the audience. If you expend to much energy trying to read your audience your presentation will be adversely affected.By Maurice DeCastro

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The Future of High Impact Presenting

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10 Common Public Speaking Myths We Need To Dispel Immediately 10:18

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We need more than data! 8:14

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What is Mindful Presenting? 12:31

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Why do you do what you do? - An introduction to Mindful Presenter 10:42

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Truth 47 - The 5 most important words in presenting & public speaking 8:42

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Truth 49 - Your audience need energy 9:06

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Truth - 48 - It’s ok to say I don’t know 11:37

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Truth 50 - We need to send our audience love 7:47

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Truth 51 - We all have the same needs 13:12

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Truth 43 - Involve your audience 6:47

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Truth 45 - We have to manage expectationsSuccessful presenters mindfully manage expectations 7:39

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Truth 46 - Every presentation should be memorable 10:21

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Truth 44 - Stop blaming your presentation on company policy 10:17

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Truth 41 - Eye contact is crucial when presenting 10:00

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Truth 42 - A presentation is not about length, it’s about impact 7:41

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Truth 40 - There are 3 types of presentation 7:12

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Truth 39 - There are 5 big PowerPoint Mistakes 11:40

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Presidential debate or childish squabble? 15:29

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Truth 36 - Don't leave closing your presentation to chance 10:34

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Truth 34 - Ownership is the watchword of public speaking success 9:38

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Truth 37 - When presenting don’t be in a rush to speak 7:07

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Truth 38 - Stop looking for the public speaking hacks 11:49

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Truth 33 - Make your presentation more than data 4:53

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Truth 35 - Before you build your presentation question everything 10:43

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Truth 27 - Be mindful how you respond to questions 8:30

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Truth 30 - High impact presenting is about presence 9:18

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Truth 32 - How do your measure confidence in presenting? 12:23

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Truth 31 - Warm up your voice before you present 9:35

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Truth 28 - Connect with your audience - don't read them 14:04