Overcoming Fear, preparation
Mel Sherwood
How to ‘ground yourself’ to overcome public ...

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.

How to ‘ground yourself’ to overcome public speaking anxiety
presentation skills, preparation, publicspeaking
Mel Sherwood
The best public speaking advice I ever received

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.

The best public speaking advice I ever received
Communication, Confidence, Overcoming Fear, Public Speaking
Mel Sherwood
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.

How to L.O.V.E. Public Speaking
Event Planning, Events, professional speaker, professional speaking
Mel Sherwood
How to Book the Best Speaker for Your Event

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.

How to Book the Best Speaker for Your Event

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Do You Go Red When Public Speaking? Here's How to Manage It

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Do You Go Red When Public Speaking? Here's How to Manage It

If you’re someone who goes red (blushes) when presenting, it can really rock your confidence. While you can’t always stop it entirely, you can reduce it significantly and manage how much it affects you. Read this article to find out how…

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Why You Should Warm Up Before a Pitch or Presentation

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Why You Should Warm Up Before a Pitch or Presentation

Have you ever opened your mouth to speak and your voice didn’t come out properly? In this post, I share an experience that reinforced an important lesson I learned as a performer that we all need to remember in business.

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A different way to manage public speaking anxiety

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A different way to manage public speaking anxiety

Do you suffer from stage fright or get a little anxious about public speaking? Feeling nervous about being in front of an audience is fairly common; even the professionals experience nerves before an important speech or performance. I recently had a chance to try out a new method for managing public speaking anxiety and had quite a profound experience. Read on to find out more…

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Tap Away Your Public Speaking Anxiety

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Tap Away Your Public Speaking Anxiety

Are you one of the estimated 75% of the population who experience some level of fear or anxiety around public speaking? If so, check out this post which explains how using Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT or tapping) can help you lose your fear for good.

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