How to make speaking work…
Zoom Fatigue…it is scientifically more exhausting!
My 7 Tips For Online Communication…
Accent Softening…it isn’t about getting rid of your accent!
Being in Control…
Don’t we all just want to be in control of a conversation, pitch or presentation? I think the worst feeling is often when we have lost control of what we are saying, how we are saying it or what we are sounding like.
The Fear of the Elevator Pitch…
Essentially, an elevator pitch is just an introduction, a: “hi, I’m so and so and I’m a…”
Most of us have never been taught how to improve our public speaking skills resulting in a continuous cycle of fear, avoidance and ultimate dislike of doing it! Break that cycle and gain clarity and confidence with a toolkit of actions to apply in the moment.
Confidence
What makes us confident? How do we get it? Can we cultivate and nurture it? Imposter syndrome, anxiety, nerves, or a general lack of confidence can hold you back from speaking well or speaking up and being heard.
The Coach/Consultant debate
My work involves training, practise and discussion too. I can’t just write a ‘how to’ for a company or individual and leave them to it. I need to check they are getting it right and notice other aspects of their speech holding them back before providing them with further tools.
Normalising Nerves
Even the most fearless experience nerves at some point in their life. Understanding how to combat our nervousness, and the science behind it, can be a great tool to learn early on in life so that we feel confident in scary situations.
