You can be extremely nervous and still give a great speech. That one sentence often resonates more with the people I work with than anything else I share. Most arrive thinking they need to get rid of their nerves first and that confidence will follow, but it doesn’t work that way. Waiting for nerves to[…]
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You Can Be Nervous and Still Give a Great Speech
Anxiety, Leadership, Mindfulness, nervous, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling Aug 04, 2014
Presenting Without PowerPoint: Lessons from Simon Sinek
Leadership, Mindfulness, PowerPoint, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling Aug 03, 2014
Is PowerPoint the first tool you reach for when called to present? Simon Sinek’s inspirational TED talk, “How Great Leaders Inspire Action,” is a shining example of how effective public speakers can engage and inspire an audience without relying on slides. With 21 million YouTube views, it’s clear why Simon is regarded as a “visionary[…]
How to Calm Your Nerves Before You Speak
Leadership, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Jul 31, 2014
Often, there’s a moment just before you speak when your body decides something without consulting you. Your heart rate climbs. Your breathing moves up into your chest and gets shorter. Your mouth dries, your palms go damp, and a part of your mind that has been perfectly reasonable all morning starts listing everything that[…]
How to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety
Anxiety, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling Jul 30, 2014
Search for public speaking anxiety, and you will be buried in advice, most of it variations on the same few tricks: imagine them naked, fix your gaze on a spot at the back of the room and talk to that instead, tell yourself that nobody is really looking at you anyway. None of it works[…]
Dalton Sherman: A Shining Example of How to Own the Stage
Advice, Presentation training, Public Speaking Jul 29, 2014
Dalton Sherman is a prime example of owning the stage. His impressive presentation skills likely stem from effective training and practice. Watching him connect with and inspire an audience through charm, authenticity, and a compelling message is truly remarkable. In just 9 minutes, this young orator captures the hearts and minds of 20,000 adults.[…]
Four Questions Your Audience Is Asking Before You Speak
Leadership, Presentation Skills, Presentation training, Public Speaking, Storytelling Jul 27, 2014
When you stand up to speak, remember that everyone in the room has their own thoughts running through their minds. Some might be thinking about lunch, while others are in the middle of solving a problem left on their desk. Some might be trying to recall where they’ve seen you before. Most of them may[…]
