These videos are a taster of Mark Barton's media training and presentation skills sessions, starting with You Have 7 Seconds To Make A First Impression - Do This.
They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression—and science agrees. Studies show you have just 7 seconds to win over your audience. In this video, I’ll share 3 powerful tips to help you master those first crucial moments—whether you’re giving a speech, appearing on camera, or pitching an idea.
There’s a new epidemic — and it’s not what you think. The word “like” has invaded everyday speech, making us sound less confident, less persuasive, and less professional. But don’t worry — there’s a cure. In this video, I take a (slightly serious, slightly tongue-in-cheek) look at why filler words like “like” have taken over the English-speaking world — and what you can do to stop it.
Most people speak before their face and voice are even awake — and it shows. Whether you’re presenting, pitching, recording video or leading a meeting, a cold voice and “sleeping face” can make you sound flat, monotone and underconfident.
In this video, I show you the 5-minute warm-up routine I use every day before going on camera, hosting events or speaking to an audience. It wakes up your facial muscles, gives your voice range and instantly boosts your presence.
Ever wondered how to wake up early every single day—without hitting snooze? For 5 years straight, I woke up at 2:07am every morning for work. In this video, I’ll share the 3 powerful tips that made it possible—and how you can use them to transform your own mornings.
Struggling to keep your audience awake on Zoom? Whether it’s clients, colleagues, or even friends, too many online meetings feel flat, boring, and disconnected. In this video, I’ll share practical tips to keep people engaged on Zoom — so your calls stand out, build trust, and actually get results.
Pace. Pitch. Pause. These are the 3 Ps of presenting, pitching & public speaking. Unleash the Ps. Hook your audience. Here’s why...
Most people spend their lives trying to imitate others. But the truth is: the only way to become unforgettable as a presenter, speaker, or communicator… is to be yourself, squared. In this video, I share the real story of how I tried (and failed) to copy a famous BBC newsreader when I started my career — and the surprising lesson I learned that transformed my life on and off camera.
Scared of speaking in public? The Shark Cage Method will change that. Just like facing a white shark in a cage, confronting your fear head-on is the fastest way to grow — and become a better, more confident public speaker. In this video, I take you straight into the middle of London’s Trafalgar Square, with no safety nets, no captive audience, and no script — just real people, judgmental eyes, and the challenge of speaking in public for real.
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