It's not WHAT you say, but HOW you say it that matters. Ever heard that one before? Yes, i'm referring to 'tone of voice' and 'body language' in Public Speaking. Our non-verbal cues account for about 55% of our overall presentation and first...
Let’s talk about R E F R A M I NG. Reframing my thoughts has helped me in many areas of life including conquering stage nerves…. ????????Yes, I still get the butterflies before I go on stage to start a show or kick off a panel discussion. ???? But instead of...
What an invigorating morning at my alma mater, SCGS! Invited by my teachers to be the guest of honour at the inaugural SC oratorical competition, I watched the finalists in action, handed out well-deserved prizes and gave a keynote on “Effective Public...
How do you COMMAND A ROOM when you have the floor to speak? ???? This is one of the key topics addressed in my coaching sessions on executive presence and presentation skills. You want to be noticed and remembered for the right reasons, and not have you or your...
It’s the new year, there are lots of presentations to be given and I’ve received lots of questions on how to appear confident and relaxed on stage. Here are a few suggestions to #OwnTheStage. ✅Own the SPACE:If possible, get to the venue early and imagine owning it....
With in-person events and meetings coming back full-swing, we have so many opportunities to present: — an idea we believe in or a pitch that we think can make a difference. — and a mere 8 seconds to make a good first impression. But oftentimes it's not what we say...
“We’re going live now but you have only 15 instead of 30mins for your speech/ presentation.” Has that happened to you? As we revert to more in-person events, my media coaching clients say what unnerves them most is having their best laid speaking plans messed up...
During my recent 1:1 coaching sessions with female executives, a few common 'presenting habits' surfaced, which I think are worth sharing with my fellow #women leaders ahead of International Women's Day. — Don’t start a sentence with “Sorry, I will keep this...
My media training and virtual presentation workshops have ramped up a lot in the last few months. Even with a more aggressive vaccine rollout and a gradual reopening of economies, many organisations are realising that online interviews/ presentations/ meetings are set...