Public Speaking Skills

13/06/2018

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Public-Speaking Coaching: How to communicate effectively and confidently in every public-speaking si

12/02/2018

I spent yesterday listening to a series of enlightening and inspiring talks at TEDx Manchester. These independently organised events take place all over the world and, if you've never been to one, I recommend you try it.

TED.com, home of TED Talks, is a global initiative about ideas worth spreading via TEDx, the TED Prize, TED Books, TED Conferences, TED-Ed and more.

24/10/2017

Useful idea from Savannah for how to help yourself rationalise (and dissolve) your fears: find answers to the 'what if...' questions that scare you.
http://savannahnow.com/accent/column/2017-10-22/finish-line-overcome-fear-public-speaking-physical-mental-tricks

18/10/2017

One's mind going blank is one of the biggest dreads public speakers have. Here are some ideas to help you a) prevent it and b) deal with it.

If you’re well prepared, it’s unlikely your mind will go blank. But, if it happens, it needn’t be a big deal.

31/08/2017

Influencing an audience is more of a challenge than simply informing them - but you can do it :-)

Influencing an audience takes a delicate balance of authority and empathy, as well as excellent public speaking skills.

02/08/2017

"The very best public speakers approach presenting as a conversation."
http://www.smartbrief.com/original/2017/07/what-you-can-learn-about-public-speaking-everyday-conversation

You know how to make casual conversation, right? Then you're already on your way to great public speaking and presentations.

26/07/2017

The Germans have conducted a study to see whether alcohol improves public speaking. Can you guess the result?
https://learnpublicspeaking.wordpress.com/2017/07/26/a-drink-to-calm-your-nerves-dont-do-it/

Alcohol is never the answer! Instead of drinking on the day, overcome your fear in advance by making sure you know what you’re doing.

13/07/2017

Excellent article here about humour in public speaking:
http://www.independent.ie/business/small-business/advice-centre/we-cant-all-be-comedians-but-we-can-warm-a-crowd-35907942.html

I only know one joke. And it goes like this:

29/06/2017

Motivational speaking is not about a rock-star lifestyle (!); it's about having something important and useful to share with the audience.
https://learnpublicspeaking.wordpress.com/2017/06/29/becoming-a-motivational-speaker/

Motivational speaking is normal public speaking writ large. Its sole purpose is to enhance the lives of those listening.

31/05/2017

If your talk doesn't go to plan, there's no point in pretending.
https://learnpublicspeaking.wordpress.com/2017/05/31/when-you-do-need-to-ad-lib/

Stick to what you planned to say… unless you need to improvise.

17/05/2017

The more you know about the audience, the more easily you can connect with them. Some thoughtful advice here from a Zimbabwean coach:
https://www.theindependent.co.zw/2017/02/03/public-speaking-fundamentals/

A LOT of you out there will concur with me that public speaking is not a walk in the park. Some research has shown that many people fear public speaking …

26/04/2017

Public speakers can learn from all sorts of different areas. In my previous post it was comics; now let’s talk about shopping.
https://learnpublicspeaking.wordpress.com/2017/04/26/what-can-public-speakers-learn-from-a-department-store/

In many ways, persuading people to buy into what you’re telling them is the same as selling them anything else. A sound sales strategy makes all the difference.