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

Confidence

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5 Ways to Develop Stage Presence

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5 Ways to Develop Stage Presence

This week I have had the pleasure of staying at a holiday resort where the employees put on a show for guests most evenings. A few of them had incredible stage presence and it got me thinking about what makes someone stand out from the crowd when in front of an audience and how we can use this to engage our audience and enhance our message when public speaking...

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