One of the things I regularly notice when working with people on their presentation skills is how much attention they give to what they are going to say. And that is important. But we also need to think about how we are going to say it. Your voice is one of the most powerful tools you have as a speaker. …
One of the biggest myths about public speaking is that rehearsing too much makes you sound scripted. I hear it all the time in my workshops: “I don’t want to practise too much because I still want to sound natural.” Yet the presenters who appear the most relaxed and natural are often the ones who have prepared the most. The …
Have you ever watched a presenter and thought, They look so confident? The truth is, they may have been just as nervous as everyone else in the room. After coaching thousands of leaders, managers and professionals, I have learned that credible speakers are not necessarily the people who feel the least nervous. They are the people who communicate clearly, remain …
Many people think persuasive speaking is about speaking louder, talking longer, banging your fist, or having more confidence than everyone else in the room. I see it differently. The most persuasive speakers are not always the most charismatic. They are not always the most polished. And they are certainly not the people who simply talk the most. The most persuasive …
One of the questions I’m asked most often is, “Do you still get nervous before a presentation?” The answer is yes. After speaking to thousands of audiences over the years, I can tell you that nerves don’t disappear with experience. What changes is how you respond to them. Many people believe confidence means never feeling nervous. I don’t see it …
It is always hard when you have a good idea, a better way of doing things, or a suggestion that could make a real difference — but you are not the boss. You might see the problem clearly. You might have a practical solution. You might even know that the current way of doing things is creating risk, wasting time, …
