“Forget everything else, and just say it to me. Say it to me, as a friend.”– Lionel Logue, ‘The King’s Speech’, 2010. I think this piece of advice is wonderful. It may seem silly to try to imagine your audience as one person, but I believe that the best speakers make every audience member feel
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Need some inspiration for your next talk? Visit some really old buildings. This is an angel in the Basilique du Sacré-Coeur in Paris. In Cambridge, there’s the Fitzwilliam Museum, King’s College Chapel (a mini-cathedral) and many university buildings. London has countless interesting old buildings – I recommend the Natural History Museum. Take inspiration from these
The first time you experienced this particular thing with a parent e.g. visiting a museum, cooking with them or listening to music together.
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There’s no easy way to put this. But, much like physical fitness*, speaking confidence comes from showing up and putting in the reps. Repeatedly, consistently and especially when you don’t feel like doing it! 👟 Speak up at the meeting, just for ten seconds.👟 Talk about your work at the daily stand-up, for a couple
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I talk a lot about writing and delivery to communicate effectively, but there’s an additional aspect you need to master: your non-verbal communication. Here are my favourite ways (outside of material and delivery) to make an impact, persuade and make your audience feel really good: Do Your ResearchLook at their LinkedIn profiles, read their articles,
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