I find that when most people stand up to speak, they encounter various obstacles, usually: Overwhelming, vomit-inducing fear. I’m not going to cover this specifically today; to deal with fear, you need the confidence which results from applying everything I’ve described in all my blog posts (including this one). Mental chaos. This is best dealt with by […]
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I go on about how important stories are, but there are some very, very good reasons for that. A good story: is received effortlessly does all the hard work – it’s easy to construct and remember is relatable – it can engage people on a personal and emotional level makes your subject come alive with examples
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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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