75% of people report fear of public speaking. This and the fear of being observed by others can be overwhelming. And we often go into that fight or flight mode, as if we are under some threat to our lives. In this article, we will explore the six main reasons why people feel nervous before presenting in front of an …
One of the things that you can guarantee when public speaking, training, or running workshops, is that some things will go wrong. Remember the saying, “stuff does happen”. As a professional speaker and trainer, we have a saying, “the show must go on no matter what”. So how do you recover from these setbacks and unexpected events when they occur …
Having worked in corporate communication training for over 15 years now, one of the things I hear most from employees is that they “don’t feel appreciated.” And on the flip side, from managers, I hear the response, “Why do I need to thank someone for just doing their job, for which they are well paid?” So, why all the fuss …
When it comes to public speaking and training, your credibility as a subject matter expert or person of knowledge in the area in which you speak really matters. Without credibility, you will struggle to have any impact or traction around your ideas. Credibility relates directly to your trust, honesty, reputation, and ability to influence people. The more credible you are …
Most of us have walked into a training room, a brainstorming session or a strategic planning session with some fear and trepidation. We don’t really want to be there, and we are not sure what is going to happen and what is expected of us. Maybe we have been sent on a training course to be upskilled as we have …
While many people fear and struggle with public speaking in general, a large audience can be one step too far. Think about speaking at a conference with 200 people or keynote speaking to 500 participants or delivering a wedding speech to about 100 friends and relatives. During these situations, it is undeniable that the large audience only amplifies our nervousness …
