Make data cool

Make data cool

Recently I had the pleasure of seeing a couple of Hans Rosling shows on BBC2, I was lucky enough not to miss them. It’s quite difficult not to be a fan of the famous professor, whose videos are often used in my public speaking workshops. Mentioning him just for...
Hara Hachi Bu

Hara Hachi Bu

Have you ever heard of Hara Hachi Bu? This Confucian principle was not originally meant for public speaking, although it serves it well. Roughly, it means eat until you are 80% full. Do not over eat, leave a bit of room. If you think about it, when you avoid cramming...