I’m British. You might say very British. I’m proud of this, but there are occasional problematic qualities of the British stereotype* when it comes to public speaking: introverted pessimistic self-deprecating to the point of self-destruction * Yes, it’s a stereotype and therefore a generalisation, but it features plenty of elements which I think are very […]
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Right, it’s showtime. You’ve got to make a big presentation, and the result is really important. You want to impress your audience, right? Here are three things you should NOT do (plus what you should do). Top tip #1: Don’t be desperate to impress them. If they think you look like you’re trying too hard, they
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In order to communicate effectively and expand your reach in this exciting world, you need to be curious. There are two different qualities which I think you need. They’re both ‘curious’: Curious #1 Eager to learn or know; inquisitive. I firmly believe that a child-like curiosity about how the world works is vital if you are to
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At the beginning of each year, I prepare. I look at the whole year and consider what I want to achieve, then how I’ll do it. A ruthlessly efficient strategy, which can only be hindered by poor execution (never a problem, honest). It’s the same with any situation where you’re going to stand up in
People sometimes ask me: “What’s a good tip for confidence?”, as if: there’s some easy secret that unlocks speaking confidence (like Bradley Cooper’s pill in ‘Limitless’) they wouldn’t have heard about this magical technique already I’d be willing to tell them for free (oh come on, this thing’s the Holy Grail of speaking, and I
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