‘Theresa May offers the ‘British dream’ but speech turns into a nightmare’ The Guardian ‘Theresa May’s keynote speech at Tory conference descended into chaotic scenes’ The Telegraph ‘It is likely to go down as one of the most painfully agonising political speeches to watch in recent history.’ Independent As a public speaking coach I believe[…]
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The Hidden Source of Presentation Anxiety That Most Professionals Never See
Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Sep 23, 2017
Presentation anxiety is arguably the most discussed challenge in the world of public speaking. People may accept awkward storytelling, weak structure or an unpolished style, but the moment nerves take hold, everything else becomes insignificant. At Mindful Presenter, we observe this every week: professionals who are articulate, intelligent and capable, yet deeply troubled by[…]
Honouring Louise Hay: The Voice Who Taught the World How to Heal
Communication Skills, Leadership, Public Speaking Sep 02, 2017
A Life That Shifted the Inner World of Millions Louise Hay, the American author, speaker, and founder of Hay House, passed away earlier this week at the age of 90. Loved by millions, she will always be remembered as one of the pioneers of the modern self-help movement, a woman whose work helped people[…]
Why Presentation Nerves Aren’t a Personal Flaw — and How to Take Control of Them
Anxiety, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Aug 18, 2017
The Fear No One Prepared You For Most people don’t fear presenting because they lack the ability; they fear it because no one has ever taught them how. You can go through life for decades without standing in front of a group, and then one day, without warning, you’re expected to speak with clarity, confidence,[…]
Do You Have a Presenter’s Inner Critic? – The Voice That Arrives When We Stand to Speak
Anxiety, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Jul 29, 2017
A story about the voice that tries to stop us and the mindfulness that sets us free. The Voice That Arrives When We Stand to Speak Many presenters, no matter how seasoned or self-assured, carry a quiet companion into the room. It waits patiently until the moment we stand to speak and then, as if[…]
The Story Behind Mindful Presenter
Anxiety, Communication Skills, Leadership, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Jul 22, 2017
How a single moment exposed a global issue and ignited a movement. A Journey Begins in the Sun Two weeks in the Cypriot sun have a way of softening the noise of life. Warm sea, quiet mornings, and the kind of stillness that lets your mind wander to places you’ve been too busy to[…]
