Speaking to a large audience is a privilege and an honour but it has additional challenges that you need to be aware of in order to deliver your message. In this post I share what to do (and not to do) when presenting to large numbers of people...
The Moment Before...
Just like an athlete warms up before a sporting event, so should you warm up before any presentation or public speaking engagement. In this post I share a variety of techniques to prepare your mind, voice, body and more so that you can manage your nerves and deliver the best possible speech or presentation...
Getting the EDGE
More and more business pitching competitions are taking place around the UK offering opportunities to win prizes, support and funding to help grow your business. In this post I share pitching tips from the Scottish EDGE fund, tips that can be used in all types of situations to give your company an edge. Is it time for you to polish your pitch?
5 Ways to Develop Stage Presence
This week I have had the pleasure of staying at a holiday resort where the employees put on a show for guests most evenings. A few of them had incredible stage presence and it got me thinking about what makes someone stand out from the crowd when in front of an audience and how we can use this to engage our audience and enhance our message when public speaking...
My nerves took me by surprise...
Recently whilst delivering a workshop I found myself displaying all of the classic symptoms of nerves – thumping heart, shaking voice, red face and an overwhelming desire for the floor to open up and swallow me. In this post I share how the horror of the situation affected me, what I learned and how I managed it...
10 Tips for an Attention Grabbing Networking Pitch
At many networking events you have just 40 to 60 seconds to grab people’s attention and tell them about you and your business. So, how can you deliver an attention grabbing pitch that makes everyone in the room sit up and take notice whether you are the first or the fifteenth person to speak? Here are some ideas...
Help... I've got Glossophobia!
Glossophobia, or the fear of public speaking, is said to affect 75% of the population to some degree. If you're someone who suffers from public speaking anxiety, you'll be pleased to know that it is possible to overcome your fears. And the great news is that if you increase your confidence in verbal communication you’ll not only transform your speaking but you’ll transform your entire life...