June 28, 2010
I have recently been offered the chance to speak as part of a ‘double act’. Speaking as one half of a partnership throws up all sorts […]
June 24, 2010
In my time working in marketing I actually found that public speaking was one of the most effective tactics for business development.
Speaking and educating others in large groups allows you to position yourself as an expert in your field.
June 20, 2010
A lot of public speaking is carried out from behind a lectern, or stood behind a desk. More often than not there is some form of furniture between you and the audience.
This is a great comfort for the nervous speaker, but is hiding behind a desk or lectern reducing the impact of your speech or presentation?
June 16, 2010
This method is great for impromptu speaking where you have been asked a question (usually nothing too serious) and you need to fill-out your answer some what. I’ve found it’s also great for one-to-one conversations, if you find you are the person having to do all of the talking!
June 6, 2010
I recently attended a wedding – a great day full of fun, laughter and speeches. The father of the bride after making his speech proceeded to […]
June 1, 2010
The PREP method for impromptu speaking is the most basic and simple method.
May 25, 2010
David Cameron has been lauded for his ability to win over voters and project a personality through his speaking in a way that Gordon Brown could not. But how was this reflected in his first speech as Prime Minister on the 11th May 2010?
May 19, 2010
You wouldn’t run a marathon without knowing how far a marathon actually was. How would you know how hard to train, what to expect and how to succeed in running the distance?
Similarly, speaking in public becomes much easier the greater your level of preparation.
May 13, 2010
So many of us have a fear of impromptu speaking. For example, we fear being asked to stand up and speak in a meeting at work, without warning.
We fear being put on the spot. We fear not having anything to say.
