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My husband Peter is planning a trip to Melbourne to run some workshops and this trip has been on again and off again and now on again due to COVID-19. Even though it is on again, there is uncertainty in his ability to return to WA and he may have to self-quarantine. Uncertainty can be debilitating to an individual and …
With public speaking such an important and essential skill in today’s world, here are 5 common myths that could hold your public speaking back.
Even if you are the expert in your topic, be open to learn from your audience and be open to being challenged and always welcome these alternative points of view and treat the other person with respect and understanding and never belittle or undermine them in front of the audience.
Being relatable, means that your audience can relate to you and your message and your call to action. The word relate means “make or show a connection between”. Being relatable enables you to demonstrate that you know your audience and have taken the time to craft your message in their langue and that you reflect their values. Speakers that do …
We know that good listening skills are crucial in determining the success and outcome of difficult conversations, negotiations, and conflict resolutions. And part of this listening process is to both Acknowledge and Validate the other person.
When we stand up to speak, we are in fact serving our audience, our clients our tribe. People come to listen to us because we have information and knowledge that they need or solutions and experience in solving a problem that they have. Therefore, we are serving our customers, clients or community. But do we serve them well. And do …
