Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Inspiration”
Resilience is a hot topic at the moment and understandably so. In a world where our work is becoming more complex, where burnout is dramatically on the rise and our relationship with technology is becoming more and more fraught with issues, it makes sense that the leaders of the world are looking to make sure that they are taking care …
“Boundaries are important because they create space for personal growth andself-care, as they ensure that your own emotional, mental, and physical well-being are prioritised.” -Corine Williams, Ph.D. Setting healthy boundaries is not just an option; it’s a key to unlocking a life of well -being, success, and meaningful relationships. To ensure this, it’s important to understand and implement healthy boundaries …
Always be respectful when public speaking. I was at a conference a few years ago and I heard a young diabetic educator talk about the importance of self-esteem and mental wellbeing in women living with diabetes. Her research had found that many women living with diabetes were stressed and worried about their families and children, should they become unable to …
“If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.” – Colin Powell Like many other skills, public speaking is a continuous learning cycle. It is not something that you can learn and master overnight and then you’re good to go for the …
Ralph Waldo Emmerson said, “your body speaks so loudly; I cannot hear what you are saying.” A noisy speaker is someone who unintentionally creates or exhibits behaviour that may distract or catch their audience’s attention, thus reducing their spoken message and their ability to have an impact and be influential. Noise can be in the form of a sound or …
In every presentation and public speaking event that we undertake, our voice is one of the most important tools that we have to create impact. Think of your voice as your instrument of influence and change. How we use our voice can affect how the audience reacts and responds to our message. To be an effective public speaker, you need …
