The Confidence Potion
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Keep It Simple
Platforms 0-8 at King’s Cross station each have a sign like this one. A few years ago, with seconds to spare, I ran down the escalator, looked at the sign and then boarded the wrong train, because I saw the number and thought it indicated the platform on that side. It didn’t. They all indicate
Nobody Cares – and That’s a Good Thing
Stressed? I find that – in a lot of situations – it can be very helpful to remember that ‘nobody cares’. However, this use of ‘nobody cares’ is positive. Instead of ‘you’re on your own, deal with it’, this use means (the far more helpful) ‘there’s no pressure.’ Examples: 1. You’re stressed about the presentation
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The Gift of Being Present
I find that the key to feeling confident is to be present. But what does being ‘present’ really mean? What are some good examples? Here are a couple from my experience: + When you’re speaking to someone as part of your job, have an informal introduction, talk to them about the here and now. This
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How to Write Your Story
Need a good story or two for your talk? Here are some of my tips to help you to write it (or them): Keep it short and simple. There’s no need for an epic tale; stand-up comics tell stories in about thirty seconds (which actually makes them far more effective). To start generating the material,
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