Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Speaking Skills”
Most of us have walked into a training room, a brainstorming session or a strategic planning session with some fear and trepidation. We don’t really want to be there, and we are not sure what is going to happen and what is expected of us. Maybe we have been sent on a training course to be upskilled as we have …
While many people fear and struggle with public speaking in general, a large audience can be one step too far. Think about speaking at a conference with 200 people or keynote speaking to 500 participants or delivering a wedding speech to about 100 friends and relatives. During these situations, it is undeniable that the large audience only amplifies our nervousness …
One of the questions I get asked by clients is: should I read my speech or presentation from notes or a script? There is no wrong answer here. It depends on the situation. Of course, there are a few occasions when I would recommend reading from your script or notes. But there are also many situations where public speakers don’t …
We all know that Virtual Presentations (Zoom, Teams, Webex etc) can be difficult as a presenter. Audiences can be easily distracted, zone out, keep working on other projects, and basically disengage from the Virtual Presentation. As a professional speaking coach, I often get asked how I can better manage my Virtual Presentations so that my audience is involved, engaged, and …
One of the keys to being more influential, when you speak in public is to share your message in a way that highlights the benefits to your audience or your clients. When you are asking people to change, or to accept a new way of thinking, or to try something different, what are the benefits for them. A common mistake …
When you get asked to speak at a meeting, be a guest speaker at an AGM, or be asked to share your expertise at a conference, you may consider turning up and winging it without preparation. After all, you are an expert on the topic. This is something I often get asked about: “Is it OK to wing it?”, “Should …
