Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Speaking Skills”
Congruence in communication and public speaking is very important, as it adds to your authenticity, credibility and rapport with your audience. As a speaker congruence in communication helps build trust and connection. They say that “people buy from people they know, like and trust”. I also think that “people listen and learn from people they know, like and trust.” Congruence …
A smile is such a simple thing to do for effective public speaking. And a smile is so powerful when public speaking. Charles Garfield used to coach the Russian Olympic weight-lifting team. He noticed that when the team members had lifted as much as they could, to the point of exhaustion, they would invariably grimace and frown and screw up …
“The quicker I get the words out the quicker I can get off stage”. “I have always spoken fast and there is no way I can slow down my speech”. “How can I make my speech more interesting?” These are all questions that I am asked when coaching for effective public speaking and presentation skills. The answer or solution to …
Assertive communication is often misunderstood. Assertiveness does not mean being stubborn, aggressive, standing your ground no matter what and being closed to all other ideas. Assertive communication is simply being honest, authentic and speaking your truth even when it may be difficult to do so. You may be ridiculed, you may be in the minority, you may have new ideas, …
We have all heard the saying that the show must go on. In public speaking this refers to carrying on regardless of any mishaps or unforeseen barriers. Common mishaps in public speaking include running out of time, audio visual equipment not working, falling off stages, delivering the wrong talk to the wrong audience, no one laughing at your jokes, clothing …
Whenever public speaking in front of an audience, we only have one chance of making a good first impression, so make it count. What your audience heard and read about you before your presentation isn’t enough to make a lasting impression. Yes, these may help to spark their interest, make them come to your presentation and lend you their ears …
