Public speaking advice is all around. Bookshelves, blogs, TED Talks, LinkedIn posts, all brimming with tips: Know your audience Craft a clear message Prepare, practice, pause Make eye contact Keep it simple Watch your body language Use compelling visuals Open and close with impact Most of it is useful. Some of it is excellent, but[…]
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Self Compassion: The Missing Ingredient in Public Speaking Success
Presentating training, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Jan 08, 2023
You Can’t Buy Charisma — You Can Only Uncover It
Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Feb 20, 2019
People often ask whether a great public speaking coach can teach them charisma. A good coach can absolutely help you present with more confidence, clarity and impact, but charisma, that’s different. Charisma is one of those peculiar, somewhat old-fashioned words, like “crikey” or “oh gosh.” You don’t hear it often, but when you do,[…]
Presence: The Quiet Power That Transforms Business Presenting
Mindfulness, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Aug 19, 2018
Presence is the crown jewel of high-impact presenting, the rare quality that enables a speaker to communicate with clarity, confidence, and creative ease. If it could be bottled, someone would be unimaginably wealthy, and yet, despite its allure, presence remains one of the greatest sources of anxiety for professionals everywhere. We know we need it,[…]
Say YES to Yourself: The Hidden Psychology of Confident Presenting
Anxiety, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Jul 22, 2018
Every meaningful presentation starts long before you speak. It begins in the quiet, private moment when you decide whether to step forward or step back. A moment defined by one small but transformative word: YES. Yes, to being seen. Yes, to trusting your own voice and yes to believing that what you have to say[…]
Every Presentation Is a Conversation — And Kindness Is the Most Powerful Tool You Have
Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Jan 22, 2018
Every presentation starts long before you speak. It begins with the intention you bring into the room, and when that intention is kindness, kindness towards yourself and towards the people you’re speaking with, everything about the experience changes. Imagine the impact you could have on your audience, and on yourself, if kindness was the foundation[…]
