The Land Surveyor: How to Manage Presentation Nerves Before They Manage You

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Your slides are ready. Your talking points are memorised. Your suit is pressed. But there’s one problem. Your heart is racing. Your palms are sweating. And every part of your brain is screaming at you to run. Sound familiar? You’re not broken. You’re not unqualified. You’re just human. This is glossophobia. The fear of public […]

How to Make Your Presentations Memorable: Storytelling, Language & Engagement That Sticks

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You’ve built the structure. You’ve organised your content. Now comes the part that separates forgettable presentations from the ones people talk about for weeks. Structure without style is a house without furniture. It’s functional, but no one wants to live there. That’s where the Interior Decorator comes in. In the GoTime Framework, the Interior Decorator […]

Master Your Presentation Delivery: Voice, Body Language & Commanding the Room

You’ve done the preparation. You’ve crafted the content. You’ve rehearsed until it’s smooth. Now comes the moment that matters: delivery. A brilliant presentation delivered poorly will fail. A decent presentation delivered with confidence and presence will win every time. That’s where the Estate Agent comes in. In the GoTime Framework, the Estate Agent is the […]

5 Sales Presentation Mistakes Costing You Deals (And How the GoTime Framework Fixes Them)

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You’ve done everything right. Your proposal is solid. Your pricing is competitive. Your product solves their problem perfectly. Then you walk into the presentation. And everything falls apart. The prospect seems engaged at first. But halfway through, you notice the signs. Arms crossed. Eyes on phones. Polite nods that mean nothing. When you finish, they […]

The Myth of the Natural Speaker: Why Your Presentation Struggles Aren’t About Talent

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Last month, I watched a senior sales director apologise before delivering her quarterly presentation. “I’m sorry,” she said, “I’m just not a natural speaker.” She then proceeded to give one of the most insightful, data-rich presentations I’d seen all year. Her analysis was brilliant. Her recommendations were spot-on. But she delivered it all with her […]

The Ultimate 2026 Guide to Presentation Skills Training in South Africa

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Last Updated: November 2025 | Reading Time: 25 minutes Introduction: Why Most Business Presentations Fail (And What It Costs Your Company) Let me tell you about a moment that changed everything for me. I was standing in front of a room full of senior executives. My boss had asked me to “just say a few […]

Presentation Skills as a System: A Six-Stage Framework to Speak with Impact

Some presentations land with force. Others drift into the room and disappear before the audience stands up. The difference is rarely talent. It’s structure. Most professionals are not taught how to speak. They are expected to just know how. As a result, they over-explain, under-connect, and miss their moment. I still remember the first time […]

How Presentation Skills Drive Success in Business

5 Ways Presentation Skills Drive Success in Business In today’s highly competitive business world, effective communication plays a pivotal role in achieving success. Among the various forms of communication, presentation skills hold a special place. A well-delivered presentation can make a significant impact on clients, colleagues, and stakeholders, leading to enhanced opportunities, increased sales, and […]

Welcome to GoTime – Presentation and Public Speaking Skills Training

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You are a business professional or entrepreneur who wants to improve your public speaking skills to advance your career or grow your business. However, you struggle with nervousness, lack of confidence, or difficulty communicating your message effectively, which can hinder your ability to connect with your audience and achieve your goals. That’s where we come […]