Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Overcome Fear”
There is nothing worse than getting a difficult question, left field question or one that is a little off topic after you have presented your talk. Or is there? How about being part of a question and answer panel of experts and getting a question that you can not answer, is left field and a little off topic and you …
We have all heard of situational leadership, authentic leadership, emotional leadership, and influential leadership. A less commonly used leadership term, but equally important, is that of courageous leadership. Courageous leadership is the area that I specialise in and fortunately courage is a trait that can be taught to all leaders. I help leaders overcome fear and be more courageous in …
“Help me get over my fear of public speaking.” “What do I need to do to stop feeling so nervous before public speaking?” “Will I ever be able to be comfortable when I speak in front of a group of people?” – These are all the same question, and as a public speaking coach and trainer, one that I get …
Stage fright is a normal occurrence experienced by a lot of people when placed in front of an audience. In fact, 90% of people feel nervous or extremely nervous before speaking up. Stage fright and fear of public speaking can also make you tremble and shake, feel dizzy, have increased heart rate, turn bright red and sweat profusely. These experiences …
We all know the importance of conquering our fears, having the courage to speak up, doing the things we need to do and “Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway”©. And courage is often put forward as the antidote or remedy to help you overcome fears. “If I am courageous, then the fear will be gone!” What is courage? Indeed, …
As a public speaking coach and trainer many people ask me if I can fix their fear, make them a better presenter and a more confident and effective speaker. They do a coaching package, or attend a workshop and then they think they are fixed. When I follow up 6 months later many people state that they have not had …
