When you’re nervous about an upcoming presentation, it can cause stress on your body and mind which will impact on your ability to communicate your message effectively. In this article I outline a simple exercise to help combat the symptoms and instil a sense of calm; it can be done anywhere at any time you feel a little scattered, apprehensive or anxious.
What's the best piece of advice you've received about public speaking? In this article I share the two words that changed EVERYTHING for me about how I prepare and deliver presentations.
Long ago I lost count of the number of people who have said to me “I HATE public speaking!” But what if I told you that you could learn to love public speaking?
If you fear or loath public speaking and avoid it at all costs, you may be missing out on opportunities to promote your business, progress your career or share a few words about a special person at an important occasion such as a wedding or a funeral.
Having the right speakers and break out session facilitators is crucial to the success of an event. Therefore, if you’re in charge of planning, it’s important to put time, effort (and money) into finding the right speakers who will engage and inspire your audience and ensure your event is talked about for years to come. In this post I share my top tips to help you book the ideal speaker.
We’re often told to ‘just be yourself’ but this advice can create an internal conflict and sometimes means we don’t necessarily present the best version of ourselves in those important moments. This post explores how you can adapt your approach for the best outcome without losing the essence of who you are.
Have you ever found yourself trying to get the attention of an audience who are busy talking with each other? The worst thing you can do is wave your arms and yell ‘Shhhh’! In this post I share the most effective techniques used by professional MCs, facilitators and speakers to manage a lively crowd.
If you’ve been reading my posts for a while, you may remember an interview I did with best-selling author Jennifer Kahnweiler, who is one of the top global leadership speakers on introverts. I’m delighted that she has agreed to do a guest blog post, so read on for Jennifer’s insights and top tips for introverted presenters.
If you have a lot of technical or scientific knowledge, sometimes it’s a challenge to share information in a way that makes it clearly understood by people outside of your field. In this post I look at some common mistakes presenters make when speaking to non-technical audiences, and more importantly, how to avoid them!
