Diana Thomson

23/02/2022

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Helping a Real Estate Professional with feedback on her presentation to an all women's Networking Group this morning, I was reminded of how so many people think they don't do any "public speaking". When asked what do you consider 'public speaking' they usually say things like ; "Oh.

26/01/2022

She Says So is back on! Online for February at least due to the 'wave'. So a great time for guests to join us and find out how impactful this course is. Find out more via MeetUp or on my Website or She Says So page

Tue, Feb 8, 6:00 PM NZDT: Make 2022 the year you are going to speak up, be heard, find your voice, or banish a fear public speaking! Come along as a guest and find out how participating in exercises

25/01/2022

The WHY To be a leader in a community, business, not for profit or corporation, strong verbal communication skills are essential. Moving from management to leadership takes many different traits and soft skills. Multiple bodies of research have shown that as we move from manager level to leadersh

11/11/2021

As someone that has been judged by her accent (both positively and negatively) I can relate to this article. In a way I'm glad others have had similar experiences. You can change your accent but should you have too?

The way we speak represents one of the most distinct markers of who we are, where we have come from and (sometimes) even who we want to be.

08/11/2021

One of the most under rated skills- but this is fascinating how the Chinese character for listen is composed!

21/10/2021

A top tip for bylines, taglines, important messages
If you can put them in your presentation or speech it will be remembered and enjoyed

18/10/2021

Anxiety and feeling of stress are common around the world right now, for various reasons. Some of them are the same reactions we experience when we are asked to speak to a group, do public speaking. The latter can be lessened and even banished through some steps and techniques, a vital one is breathing correctly. That's why Dina Ceniza of The Breathe Clinic and I created Breathe Calmly, Speak Confidently
Now online so anyone, anywhere can join!
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../breathe-calmly-speak...

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16/10/2021

Just for fun 😉

14/10/2021

Currently New Zealand and in particular Auckland is In a lockdown situation. People who can work predominantly working from home, using the telephone and zoom calls. This is actually a great time to practice some public speaking skills. Vocal variety and facial expressions, add so much to watch you say, And you can practice and rehearse for these so that phone calls and online meetings a more engaging.

18/09/2021

Such a privilege to speak to the Women in E-commerce in Bangladesh this afternoon! Helping with public speaking and the DISC system of behaviour and styles.