If you face a speech impediment, you know that public speaking can present unique challenges. However, it’s important to remember that many successful speakers have navigated similar experiences and found ways to connect with their audiences. Take, for example, Megan Washington, the ARIA award-winning Australian singer-songwriter. She has openly discussed her struggles with a[…]
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Public speaking lessons from Michael Bay. People won’t throw knives at you, scratch your car, or storm out of the room during your presentation, and nobody has ever died from forgetting their words. The reality is that, whoever you are, most people want to see you succeed. No one wishes to witness your struggle or[…]
How To Ask For Feedback On Your Presentation
Leadership, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Aug 06, 2014
Have you ever truly received heartfelt feedback on your presentation style? Not just the typical handshake and a quick ‘great,” but sincere input from someone who watched it all and shared what really resonated with them, and what didn’t. It’s surprising how many people go through their entire careers without ever hearing this kind[…]
13 Ways To Manage Your Nerves Before You Speak
Anxiety, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Aug 05, 2014
If you feel nervous about speaking in public or presenting at work, you know how unpleasant it can be. Shortness of breath, sweaty palms, a dry mouth, a queasy stomach and legs that will not quite behave are only a few of them, and they are the same symptoms we get before a job interview,[…]
You Can Be Nervous and Still Give a Great Speech
Anxiety, Leadership, Mindfulness, nervous, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling Aug 04, 2014
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[…]
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[…]
