Public Speaking - should you STAY BEHIND? Today, I want to discuss the reasons why you should hang around after you've given a talk or made a presentation. Perfect Time is after public speaking Often, when we're done presenting all we want to do is run away. We want to blow off steam. We [...]
Public Speaking - Develop your OWN STYLE The idea of having your own style - the way that you do things when you're on stage - may seem like a luxury to you at the moment. Typically, especially if we leave our preparation to the last minute, elements such as style and flair fall [...]
Public Speaking – Be aware of your ENERGY! A client came to me recently and described feeling surges of fear before speaking. The feeling is actually quite normal - it's just the body pumping us up with energy in anticipation of our speaking opportunity. So don't say you're full of fear, just say you're [...]
Public Speaking - Is your diction LETTING YOU DOWN? Today, I'd like to ask you a question.... is your diction letting you down? Speaking with more clarity, making sure that your diction really does help you articulate your message, can make a huge difference. How do you sound when you talk? Early this week, [...]
Public Speaking - Why bother with COACHING? This week, let's discuss why you might want to find yourself a public speaking coach. In fact, any kind of coach! There's no shame in needing assistance Early this week, I received a phone call from a business owner who's based in the Middle East. He's been [...]
Public Speaking: A quick & easy Speech Structure Today, let's talk about speech structure. WHY IS USING A SPEECH STRUCTURE SO IMPORTANT? Obviously, it's important to organise your content - for audience comprehension as well as ease of delivery! If you have a quick and easy speech structure at your disposal, then that also [...]
PUBLIC SPEAKING: Should You Outsource your Research? Today, I'm going to share a few reasons why you might want to seek help with your research when you're looking for public speaking opportunities. Last month I spoke at a big conference for a health association here in UK. After the event I held some private [...]
PUBLIC SPEAKING: An Easy Way to OVERCOME FEAR Today, let's talk about how to overcome your fear of public speaking. Public speaking fear is a huge issue. There are so many different reasons why people can be afraid of getting up and speaking in front of the group. One of the reasons why people [...]
Public Speaking Opportunities: The importance of follow-up Today, I want to chat about the importance of follow-up, not only in terms of securing public speaking opportunities but also in terms of your business overall. Recently, someone in my Facebook group asked a question about how to follow up and keep prospects warm so that somebody [...]
Public Speaking - is it helpful to have a book? Recently, a few people have asked me if I thought writing my book was worth the time and effort. I would say yes! And here are three reasons why: 1- Enhances your credibility as a speaker Having a book gives you cred. There have [...]
