Confidence

Using Body Language to Inspire Confidence (in yourself and others)

Using Body Language to Inspire Confidence (in yourself and others)

One of my favourite TED Talks is by Social Psychologist, Amy Cuddy called ‘Your body shapes who you are.’ It shows how you can reduce stress and feel more powerful simply by changing the way you hold your body, which is essential for confident and credible communication...

How to Give a Wedding Speech That’s Memorable (for all the right reasons!)

How to Give a Wedding Speech That’s Memorable (for all the right reasons!)

There is a lot of information on the internet about how to create the perfect wedding speech and toast; but often writing the speech is not the problem - it could be nerves that cause the most angst. If you’ve been given the honourable task of giving a speech at a wedding, it is important to get it right so here are some tips...

5 Ways to Develop Stage Presence

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...