Spraying with Confidence?

According to an article in the Daily Telegraph you can now use a nasal spray to help build your confidence before making a presentation!
Sounded a bit far-fetched to me, or at best a form of Dutch courage:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/10/21/wspray121.xml
Unsurprisingly everyone at Bluewood really thinks you ought to have some proper training (e.g. one of these! http://www.bluewoodtraining.co.uk/presentation_training_intro.html) to learn how to overcome and manage your nerves before a public speech but if you are willing to try the spray; get in touch and let us know if it works!

Rod Stewart - Media Trainer?

I read that Rod Stewart had offered advice to Sir Paul McCartney about how to handle the media and couldn't resist hearing what he said. His words of wisdom were a little disappointing; "don't read the papers". Luckily Rod isn't one of Bluewood’s trainers. Our experts will show you that there are a few better ways to deal with the press and make the most of your media relationships!
Listen to Rod's advice: http://news.sky.com/skynews/video/videoplayer/0,,31100-stewart_261006_0800,00.html

Public speaking put down from Arnie

Arnold Schwarzenegger is not known for his clear and eloquent public speaking so it must be disappointing to get some flak from him on this front...even if you are Boris Johnson. Adam Boulton on his Sky News blog caught some cheeky comments over the last week:

http://adamboulton.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/10/the-bother-with.html

Top presentation training tip - always assume the cameras are on!