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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When superstition affects your public speaking

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When superstition affects your public speaking

How superstitious are you, and do you think it affects your public speaking? Even if you think you’re not superstitious, this post will help you to identity where your beliefs and stories might be negatively impacting your presentations.

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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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From Seeing RED to Being RED

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From Seeing RED to Being RED

How do you show up as the best version of yourself? I was delighted to talk about this and more with the fabulous Jane Gunn on The Barefoot Mediator Podcast, which was released earlier this month. Read on for more details and the link to listen to our discussion.

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How to Eliminate Ums and Errs When Public Speaking

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How to Eliminate Ums and Errs When Public Speaking

Are you someone who uses too many ums, errs and filler words in your communication? A few here and there is natural, but too many can make you sound uncertain and stop people hearing your message. In this post, I offer tips on how to eliminate those unhelpful filler words for good.

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Public Speaking and the Introvert: A Surprising Truth

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Public Speaking and the Introvert: A Surprising Truth

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.

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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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How to Apply the 'Unexpected Red Theory' in Life

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How to Apply the 'Unexpected Red Theory' in Life

Having recently heard about the Unexpected Red Theory in relation to home design and fashion, it got me thinking about how we could apply it our personal and professional lives to bring some 'unexpected red' to our days. In this post I share some ideas to get you started.

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