Speaking in public is still one of man’s (and women’s) greatest fears. Surveys even suggest it is feared more than death. Comedienne, Seinfeld has a line which stresses this and the fact that if these statistics are correct, most people would rather be in the coffin...
There is no doubt about it. Knowing how to tell a story well can make you wealthy. The world’s top speakers know the power of storytelling. They have observed how compelling a well-constructed narrative can be to connect with their audiences. Stories are best...
One of the downsides to being a speaker’s coach is that I’ve had to train myself to just sit back and enjoy what a speaker is saying rather than analysing their presentation. A tough ask but I’m working on it. I used to be the same watching netball games. Having...
Apart from not feeling comfortable speaking about themselves, my clients get most anxious about what they are going to speak about when they make the decision they want to develop presentations and speak from stage to increase sales in their business. Many have...
One of the downsides to training people in professional speaking is that I’ve had to instruct myself to just sit back and enjoy what a speaker is saying rather than analysing their presentation. A tough ask but I’m working on it. No…not really. I’m the same watching...
