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 […]
Why it’s okay to cry when you give a speech
From the very beginning, surrounded by people who couldn’t handle strong emotions being expressed, were you one of those little girls who was told off for crying? Stop crying now! Pull yourself together! Cry baby! Get over it! I don’t want to hear it! Grow up! The shame continues to be reinforced. Now, as an […]
To PowerPoint or not to PowerPoint?
I don’t use PowerPoint. I don’t even know how to use PowerPoint. That’s a deliberate choice I’ve made. Why? Because I want to be the kind of speaker who can engage and captivate my audience all on my own. I want to tell stories and share them in ways that make people care so that […]
How to get noticed and build respect
When I was creating my latest workshop program, Unprecedented Confidence, I interviewed a range of leaders – men and women – from large organisations. I wanted to know how the women in their organisations hold themselves back when it comes to presentations, meetings, interviews and pitches. Our discussions were frank. I gleaned a massive amount […]
