I recently attended two intensive professional development programs at Harvard University and it seems a little odd to be linking this wonderful experience with blisters. Saying that I believe there is a link with my blisters and giving and receiving feedback. How often do we receive REAL TIME feedback and we ignore it? I purchased some new shoes and I …
One of the questions that I always get asked is, “how can I present a speech without notes”? This is usually achieved by doing lots of preparation, using a few simple strategies and trusting in yourself and in your ability to get your message across. It is in fact recommended that you do present without notes and speak more from the heart …
“The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority”. – Kenneth Blanchard When public speaking, presenting or facilitating, the ability to influence others is important to any leader, manager or trainer. Being able to influence staff and clients to make change or act in a different way is really what leadership is all about. The essence of leadership is …
In the current climate of fast paced change, uncertainty, volatility, disruption and innovation, self-doubt is becoming a big issue for people. We ask ourselves, “Am I good enough to transition into this new role, can I learn the new program or the new software, is my job at risk from Artificial Intelligence, can I adapt to this change, am I …
In public speaking, it’s very important that we’re able to stay calm when under pressure or when things go wrong. Staying calm helps us remain on message, look confident and remain credible in our message. Pressure can arise from several sources and good speakers remain calm and carry on regardless. Pressure can arise from: Difficult questions Equipment failures including laptops …
We have all attended a conference or seminar where one particular speaker has stood out from the rest. They have been engaging, informative and they have left us with a lasting impression. And that lasting impression may be to make a change, to adopt new thinking or to challenge the status quo in our workplace or society. Whatever it is, …
