MBE is a learning and development consultancy specialising in persuasive presentation skills.
24/08/2026
Gold award for Making a Difference in the 2026 ROAR Awards!
Thank you to everyone who has trusted me, cheered me on, challenged me, worked with me and allowed me into your world.
This one is very special. ❤️
22/08/2026
Don’t work with kids or animals! Ha ha selfie!!!
22/08/2026
Let’s go Melbourne!
I’m the 2026 ROAR Gold winner for Making a Difference for a reason! My Persuasive Presentation Skills Masterclass has quite literally changed thousands of lives for the better. Sell better, communicate better, advocate better after this 2-day extravaganza!
Here’s just one comment from last week’s masterclass:
“I could do this course 100 times! Not only do we know how to get our point across - we can do it persuasively. I will use everything!”
Georgie Davies, Manager, Communications Channels, AgriFutures Australia
So let’s go Melbourne! Sydney is full in October but there is still 5 places left in your fair city!
This is a photo of Simone from Nine receiving a standing ovation for her brilliant presentation. Maybe this could be you in October?
Don’t put off dramatically improving these skills for one more day! You’ll be so glad you did!
Register here: https://michellebowden.com.au/program-bookings/
20/08/2026
Thank you so much Wella Professionals ANZ for trusting me with the opening to your FY27 Conference. Gosh I love you all very much!
A special thank you to Ludmila Hlinovsky | Creative | Community |AU for finding me for your Wella artists back in January! 🥰 and to Rekishia Jessup for your kinds words here.
Persuasion is a skill we all need more than ever. It’s the key to achieving what you want whilst being a good person and influencing ethically and with integrity. I’m always incredibly grateful for the chance to help people persuade better!
Wella, may we all be friends forever! 😍
Seriously one of the best courses I’ve ever run. Beautiful people who were so welcoming and supportive of each other. AgriFutures Australia I’m honoured to call you my long term client. And what about these legends with their dancing! Perfect!
12/08/2026
Spotted at Officeworks Nerang! 3 years after release - magic! Yes it’s very rare for books to last this long on the shelves. Thank you Mathers for capturing the photo!
Thank you Wiley what a brilliant partnership we have! Lucy Raymond and Leigh McLennon 🥰🥰
A huge shout-out to the brilliant legends from Nine, AgriFutures Australia, Shedway , Mel Kettle, AUDI AG and Commonwealth Bank in my Persuasive Presentation Skills Masterclass number 1081 this week! 🎤✨
You all threw yourselves into it - right out of your coomfort zones. We had a laugh and here’s the proof you know the first five steps to a winning presentation opening. Three cheers! 😍
27/07/2026
“How do I stop shaking when I’m presenting?”
It’s one of the questions I’m most asked!
The answer isn’t, “Try not to be nervous.” OMG! Helpful not helpful!
When you lack confidence (which is often because you haven’t prepared or rehearsed enough) your muscles tense up.
That’s what causes you to shake.
1. The first solution is to prepare properly.
2. know your audience nd point of the presenation.
3. Structure your message masterfully.
4. Rehearse correctly - and a lot!
You know the saying, “proper preparation prevents @% #*! poor performance!”
Then, just before you speak, try this.
Deliberately tense the muscles that are shaking, hold them for a few seconds, and then relax them. Repeat this twice in quick succession.
By releasing the muscle tension, you’ll often find the shaking settles down.
Will it work if you’ve winged your presentation? Probably not.
If you’ve prepared correctly and you’re simply dealing with a few pre-presentation nerves, it’s a simple technique that can make a real difference.
Happy presenting! 😃
p.s. come and learn how to do all this with me next week in North Sydney or October in Melbourne! https://michellebowden.com.au/program-bookings/
25/07/2026
Photo shoot with my loves before the awards!
