Does Ed Miliband speak with the gravitas of Obama, the grace of Clinton, or the glow of Cameron? Not quite. However, he did make the right choice by speaking without notes at this week’s Labour Conference in Manchester. From a technical perspective, Miliband demonstrated several commendable speaking skills: Great eye contact Effective pauses Appropriate pacing[…]
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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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
