Confidence

Presentation Tips for Middle Managers

Presentation Tips for Middle Managers

Sally Foley-Lewis is a multi-award winning global expert who has authored several books on leadership and productivity. She specialises in supporting middle managers to boost productivity, self-leadership and confidence, and during our recent chat, she shared some fantastic tips on how you can improve your presentation preparation and delivery.

Tips to Build Confidence

Tips to Build Confidence

What can you learn about presenting from Sesame Street? What are the best techniques to build confidence? And why should you disregard most public speaking advice? Answers to all of these questions and more can be learned in my latest conversation with the amazing Pegine Echevarria, best-selling author, award-winning business woman and one of the world’s top leadership motivational speakers.

How to Manage the Q&A Part of Your Presentation

How to Manage the Q&A Part of Your Presentation

Many people fear the Q&A at the end of a pitch or presentation, but with a bit of prior planning you can make the most of the opportunity. In this post I share the benefits of a Q&A, how to prepare effectively as well as how to answer those tricky questions with confidence and poise.

Are you ready for life after lockdown?

Are you ready for life after lockdown?

Being isolated for an extended period during the Covid 19 pandemic has left many people feeling a bit anxious and uncertain, which has impacted on their mental wellbeing and overall confidence and self esteem. In this post I share some practical tips on how to re-build your confidence and cope with life after lockdown.

Red is an attitude

Red is an attitude

What do you think about when you think of the colour red? It’s different for all of us. For some it’s danger, risk, warning or anger. For others it is power, passion, courage or excitement. In this post I explore why red is not just a colour, how choosing your attitude helps to achieve your best outcome and what it means to be ‘more RED’.

When life gives you lemons...

When life gives you lemons...

Are you an optimist or a pessimist? Regardless of your view on the world, sometimes life throws us curveballs (hello worldwide pandemic!) and we need to give ourselves permission to feel what we feel as well as ways to change our outlook when we’re ready to focus on the positive. In this post I share some of the techniques I use to remain optimistic (and make lemonade) when life sends lemons.

What's holding you back?

What's holding you back?

Have you been playing small in your life? If so, this post is for you. Despite seeing the potential of others and helping them have the confidence to realise it, I have been ignoring and resisting my own potential! So I made a decision. And that decision is going to help more people to realise their potential, and that’s really exciting! Want to know more? Read on …

3 Biggest Mistakes You Are Making When Video Conferencing

3 Biggest Mistakes You Are Making When Video Conferencing

With COVID19 impacting workplaces across the globe, most professionals are working remotely using video conferencing technologies to stay connected with colleagues and customers. In this post I look at the most common mistakes people make on video - simple mistakes that can damage your brand, dilute the trust you have built and destroy your credibility in just one video interaction.

Are you tired of feeling invisible?

Are you tired of feeling invisible?

Whether you are in business for yourself or working for an organisation, the ability to be seen and heard is vital to your success. If you’re someone who sometimes feels like you’re not getting noticed and you’re missing out on opportunities because of it, this post will introduce you to a simple new concept that will help you to stand out and make an impact in your personal and professional life.

6 Reasons Women Need to be Confident Presenters

6 Reasons Women Need to be Confident Presenters

On International Women’s Day, I was reflecting on the importance of women’s voices in business, politics, the media and the community in general. It’s time more women took the time to develop the confidence and skills to speak in public, and in this post I share six reasons why...

19 Benefits of Being Good at Public Speaking

19 Benefits of Being Good at Public Speaking

Though most of us have the ability to speak, many are not able to speak well when in front of a group people. Yet, being comfortable and confident when speaking in public has the potential to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Here are 19 benefits of being good at public speaking...

11 Things You Can Learn About Presenting from Ice Skating

11 Things You Can Learn About Presenting from Ice Skating

Recently I went ice skating for the first time in 30+ years. As I was endeavouring to get used to the feeling of being on skates again, I amused myself with the parallels between ice skating and public speaking and the lessons we can learn from them...

Are You Ready to Say Goodbye to Your Fear of Public Speaking?

Are You Ready to Say Goodbye to Your Fear of Public Speaking?

It has been estimated that up to 75% of the population fear public speaking so it’s hardly surprising that the majority of my clients experience a level of anxiety in relation to this. In this post I share one of my technques to help you say goodbye to your fear of public speaking for good...

The No 1 Way You Are Sabotaging Your Confidence (and what to do about it)

The No 1 Way You Are Sabotaging Your Confidence (and what to do about it)

Why do some people feel confident (or not), in what circumstances do they feel confident (or not) and why are some people generally more confident than others? In this post I explore how you may be sabotaging your confidence and what to do about it.

How to L.O.V.E. Public Speaking

How to L.O.V.E. Public Speaking

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.

Why I can’t keep quiet about my latest project!

Why I can’t keep quiet about my latest project!

Have you ever come across something that is such amazing value that you can’t wait to tell people about it?

Well, that’s the way I feel about the upcoming Boost Your Business Speaking Online Virtual Summit which I’m delighted to be part of.

5 Ways to Appear More Confident When Presenting

5 Ways to Appear More Confident When Presenting

Nerves before a presentation are normal and important. Feeling nervous means you care and, therefore, you will put extra effort into ensuring that your message is communicated to your audience in the best possible way. Nervous adrenaline is also useful for giving your presentation the energy it needs to keep your audience engaged, as long as you use your nervousness effectively rather than allow it to overpower you. So here are five easy ways to manage your nerves and to look and feel more confident when speaking in public.

The Show Must Go On: 7 Tips on How to Give a Presentation When it’s the Last Thing You Feel Like Doing!

The Show Must Go On: 7 Tips on How to Give a Presentation When it’s the Last Thing You Feel Like Doing!

or many people, the thought of delivering a presentation makes them feel sick with nerves. But what if you’ve been booked to speak at an event and you are feeling unwell?

Fitness, Focus and Fashion - 3 Public Speaking Tips from a Broadway Show

Fitness, Focus and Fashion - 3 Public Speaking Tips from a Broadway Show

I absolutely love live theatre, both performing in shows and watching them. Recently I had the opportunity to see several shows on Broadway and three things came to mind with regard to what presenters can learn from the theatre...