Public Speaking
Public Speaking Confidence and The Inverse Tardis Effect
I’ve wanted to write a new post about public speaking confidence for a while now, but I was struggling to find the right angle to take. Then, I happened to be talking to a friend about the TV series Dr Who when the idea for this post hit me. Read more…
Read MoreHow to write a funny speech – Part 1
WHY YOU SHOULD LEARN HOW TO WRITE A FUNNY SPEECH Understanding how to deliver a speech well will make you feel good but being able to weave humour into any speech will get you noticed. Today we expect speakers to entertain as well as inform us, so understanding how to write a funny speech is an essential skill for aspiring…
Read MoreHey Coward – Turn Your Fear of Public Speaking into Excitement!
You are probably reading this article because either you, or someone who you know has a fear of public speaking! No, I’m not a mind reader! The reason I can say this is with a high degree of certainty is because fear of speaking in public is extremely common.That’s probably why so many of my…
Read MoreBecome a Better Speaker by Watching Videos
It’s never been easier to find examples of great speakers that you can watch, analyse and learn from in order to become a better speaker. But making the most of these recordings isn’t as easy as you might think. In this article, I’ll help you to become a better speaker by finding good speech examples to model. I’ll also share some useful tips on how to work out what the best presenters do differently.
Read MorePresentation Skills – The Gentle Art of Moving Minds
What do the great orators of the past, the compelling media presenters of the TV era and great entertainers all have in common? I believe that the answer lies in their ability to challenge our thinking. They understood that the art of public speaking is a means to an end and that end lies in the minds of their audience.
Read MoreHey Mr Executive Speaker – Why should I listen to you?
Today, many executive speakers rely on their job title to hold their audience’s attention rather than their content or delivery style. Those that do are deluding themselves. Why would anybody listen to you unless you have something worthwhile to say? Something that grabs their attention by the scruff of the neck and holds it.
Read MorePractical Audience Engagement Ideas For Public Speakers
Hands up if you enjoy being lectured to? I didn’t think so, so why is it that so many public speakers fall into the trap of conducting a monologue with their audience? One common reason is that they simply don’t know the best ways to create engagement. If this is your problem, this little article will be a big help…
Read MoreSelf Confidence Building Exercise To Overcome A Fear of Public Speaking
If you believe that you are no good at public speaking, you are creating a self-fulfilling prophecy which will lead to anxiety and ultimately to embarrassment and failure. Instead, why not try these self-confidence building exercises and imagine yourself being at your very best.
Read MoreThe Benefits of Collaborative Presentation Development
Writing a presentation or speech on your own can be difficult and challenging but it doesn’t need to be. Involving other people can make the task much easier and less daunting along with a host of extra benefits. Let’s take a look at why collaborative presentation development makes sense, and explore various ways to enlist the support of others.
Read MoreThe seven presentation tips used by persuasive presenters
Ace persuasive presenters are made not born. They have learned what it takes to conquer their fear of presenting, and now they love it! They have also learned how to create compelling speech content and how to present it in an engaging and persuasive way. In this post, I’d like to share some practical presentation…
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