Fearful of Public Speaking? Start by Doing This!
The best way to overcome the fear of speaking before groups of people is to reframe the emotion. By labeling your physical reaction (heart racing, hands sweating, mouth dry) as fear-based,
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Start Trusting Your Listeners. They Want You To Succeed!
The main issue that terrifies speakers is the fear that the audience will judge them and find them wanting. They assume their listeners arrive ready to find fault with every single word and gesture.
Top Exercises to Confidently Speak Up in Meetings.
It can be intimidating to speak up in a team meeting. Those with great ideas often fear sharing them because they aren’t sure how to speak up when in a group. But the best way
Stop Performing and Start Communicating.
All Speaking is Public Speaking. Most people can start or join a conversation without a second thought. We engage with ease. We may be witty, serious, telling a story, or sharing information.
Want Your Team to Trust Your Message? Be Yourself!
Many speakers erect a public façade when delivering their message. They hide behind a persona (the Public Speaker) to protect their feelings. They tell themselves that any negative reactions are in
Want to Sound Instantly More Confident?
There are many tried and tested ways to calm nerves and project confidence when speaking. However, if you want three exercises to convey confidence while you practice long-term nerve-calming, these will always
Time to Get Good at Small Talk.
Many people find small talk awkward and pointless, but it plays a critical part in building connections with others. Humans are programmed to expect a warm-up period of small talk (light, everyday conversation) to build a
Becoming a Better Listener Will Make You a More Effective Communicator.
In business, our communications are often goal-focused; we are trying to influence, persuade, motivate, inspire or negotiate. However, it can become a problem if we are so focused on what
How to Avoid Body Language That Makes You Look Awkward.
When we enter situations where we feel less than confident, we unconsciously display certain behaviors. These nervous habits telegraph to others that we feel awkward or uncertain. These behaviors often