Why most public speaking courses are a waste of time and money
My career has been focused on speaking exceptionally well – as a TV and radio presenter, voice artist, and public speaker – and training others to do the same. As a corporate communications adviser, part of my role was to train leaders to be better presenters and speakers. I used to video tape them, give […]
Eye Contact: Look at me please!
This is my daughter playing a mini green giant in a kids’ performance of Ella Enchanted last week. Shows like these warm the cockles of my heart. I love watching my girl on stage, even though she forgets half the words in the songs and lots of the dance steps. Which is why, she told […]
What’s your care factor? Your audiences need to know
How many times have you sat through a presentation so boring that your mind started wandering and your attention was so far away from the presenter that you didn’t even know – or care – what he or she was talking about? How many times have you walked out of a presentation and forgotten, as […]
The essential components of powerful speaking: Courage and Leadership
Do you know what you’re here to offer? When you give you a presentation – or speak about what’s important to you in any situation – do you hold back? Do you tell yourself that what you have to say probably isn’t that important anyway? Do you err on the side of trying to keep […]
Want to be a brilliant speaker? My Powerful Speaking Secrets video series is here!
Do you get nervous about public speaking? Stressed, fearful, anxious? I’d love to know… how does the intensity show up for you? And what would you do differently if you could harness your power? How would you stop holding yourself back? Let me know in the comments below. Next time in the Powerful Speaking Secrets […]
Do you come across as a fake?
It wasn’t the first time these words have been said to me recently: A lot of business women aren’t comfortably natural or self-confident. I was speaking with a man I trust and respect. He’s honest, direct, and a highly skilled relationship builder. He picks up the phone, every time, instead of flicking off an email. […]
