How to make speaking work…

The invisible cost of being too afraid to speak up in meetings
Jude Bolton Jude Bolton

The invisible cost of being too afraid to speak up in meetings

How public speaking anxiety and imposter syndrome can unintentionally project the wrong social signals.

Imposter syndrome — the persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud despite evidence of competence — is linked to increased anxiety and self-doubt in professional settings.

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Why People Struggle to Connect
Jude Bolton Jude Bolton

Why People Struggle to Connect

But without helping people understand how they come across, any training on communication, influence or networking risks staying surface-level. We end up giving people tools without the insight to use them effectively.

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The Fear of the Elevator Pitch…
Jude Bolton Jude Bolton

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.

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Zoom Fatigue…it is scientifically more exhausting!

My 7 Tips For Online Communication…

Accent Softening…it isn’t about getting rid of your accent!