Prepare To Speak!
Countdown To Your Next Relaxed Presentation I’m often asked, “What’s the best way to handle my speaking nerves when I prepare to speak?” I recommend creating a personal countdown to help you get ready emotionally, physically and mentally for the big event weeks or months in advance. Take the time to get clear about your […]
Wake Up Your Listeners!
Banish Boredom With Stories Oh dear. It’s your turn to present. You hope it’s not going to be too boring. Treasurer’s Report. Working Party Analysis. Policy Revision Announcements. Facts. Figures. Data. Your shoulders droop in anticipation of everyone’s boredom, including your own. But wait! There is a simple way to wake up your listeners! Turn Boring […]
Making an Entrance: Ta Daa!
How To Stand Out From the Crowd How do you make your presentation memorable and stand out in a long day of conference speeches? “Ta Daa!” Introducing, YOU! And in you come dancing to a funky soundtrack, boa feather trailing behind, your newly shaved head reflecting the strobe lights… is this the kind of big […]
Presence Power: 6 Steps To Super Speaking!
No longer hiding beneath her cape, Dianna threw her anticipation anxiety aside and strode to centre stage. Well ok, it was her lounge room and her family was her audience on this occasion. But next week, it will be in front of 250 of her colleagues. Quaking in her boots no matter how pretty, or […]