Every journey has to begin with a first step. On the Public Speaking journey that first step is to overcome that fear of public speaking. For most of us that fear is the fear of the unknown, fear of what the audience will say, fear of what our peers will think, fear...
One of the most asked questions we get from our clients, after how do I overcome my nerves; is What Do I Say – how do I put my presentation together?I love the above quote by Jodi Picoult – it really answers the question. Just start writing – start putting...
One of the most asked questions we get in our workshops or from our coaching clients is “Can we use notes when giving our speeches?†We also often hear comments such as – you shouldn’t use notes when speaking – top professional speakers don’t use...
Networking is all about meeting people and getting known. It is about letting others know what challenges you can solve for them or for their business. Sounds fine – not too difficult you say. You have done your homework – you have identified your target...
As a public speaker you very quickly become familiar with Quotes. They come in all shapes and sizes and are a very valuable asset when writing speeches. We use them very easily but what exactly is a quote? The definition of a quote is: to repeat or copy the words of...