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I’ve been reflecting on a number of coaching conversations I’ve had recently, and one theme comes up again and again: the beliefs women hold about their ability to speak in public. Not their actual ability. Their beliefs. Because when you listen closely, the pattern is often very clear. “I’m fine in small groups, but I […]
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What happens when you’re speaking in meetings, contributing to discussions and delivering presentations (doing the things that should build confidence) and yet, public speaking still doesn’t feel like it’s getting any easier. If you’ve been pushing yourself out of your comfort zone and yet the nerves are still there, this can feel really frustrating. So, […]
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“Take a deep breath”, “Just breathe through it”. I’m sure this is advice we’ve all heard. But do breathing exercises for public speaking actually work? In this blog, I’m sharing one technique I come back to again and again. It’s a simple breathing exercise that helps me stay calm and connected and I often use it before […]
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Speaking up in meetings didn’t come naturally to me. For years, I stayed quiet. Not because I lacked ideas or opinions, but because I doubted their value or worried about how I’d be perceived. Early in my career, I felt the pressure to have the “right” answer or be 100% certain before I shared a […]
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Are you avoiding public speaking? Or maybe you feel stuck and don’t know where to start? Or maybe you’ve forced yourself to do it, hoping the fear would disappear, but nothing seems to be changing? If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Struggling with public speaking is more common that you might think. […]
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When you’re working to overcome a fear of public speaking, it can be incredibly helpful to hear from others who understand the experience. Sometimes, a few minutes of the right advice, shared in the right way, can change the way you see things. Over the years, I’ve recommended these TED Talks to women I’ve coached—because […]
I’ve been reflecting on a number of coaching conversations I’ve had recently, and one theme comes up again and again: the beliefs women hold about their ability to speak in public. Not their actual ability. Their beliefs. Because when you listen closely, the pattern is often very clear. “I’m fine in small groups, but I […]
What happens when you’re speaking in meetings, contributing to discussions and delivering presentations (doing the things that should build confidence) and yet, public speaking still doesn’t feel like it’s getting any easier. If you’ve been pushing yourself out of your comfort zone and yet the nerves are still there, this can feel really frustrating. So, […]
“Take a deep breath”, “Just breathe through it”. I’m sure this is advice we’ve all heard. But do breathing exercises for public speaking actually work? In this blog, I’m sharing one technique I come back to again and again. It’s a simple breathing exercise that helps me stay calm and connected and I often use it before […]
Speaking up in meetings didn’t come naturally to me. For years, I stayed quiet. Not because I lacked ideas or opinions, but because I doubted their value or worried about how I’d be perceived. Early in my career, I felt the pressure to have the “right” answer or be 100% certain before I shared a […]
Are you avoiding public speaking? Or maybe you feel stuck and don’t know where to start? Or maybe you’ve forced yourself to do it, hoping the fear would disappear, but nothing seems to be changing? If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Struggling with public speaking is more common that you might think. […]
When you’re working to overcome a fear of public speaking, it can be incredibly helpful to hear from others who understand the experience. Sometimes, a few minutes of the right advice, shared in the right way, can change the way you see things. Over the years, I’ve recommended these TED Talks to women I’ve coached—because […]
Thrown in at the deep end I remember joining a new team a few years ago. I was still finding my feet, learning names, working out the culture, figuring out who was who. And then I was asked to host the team’s away day. For 70 people. Now, I’m naturally an introvert. I’ve always had […]
When I worked in the Civil Service, I remember being sent on one of those traditional public speaking courses. It covered the usual things: how to structure a presentation, how to use your hands, and how to smile more. The advice on dealing with nerves was minimal, limited to suggestions like sipping water or taking […]
You’ve probably experienced it: standing before a group, heart racing, palms sweaty, mind blank. Despite all the preparation, something feels off. The words don’t land, and the connection with your audience just isn’t there. Public speaking can feel overwhelming, especially when fear gets in the way. Often, that disconnect isn’t about nerves or lack of […]
When you’re nervous about public speaking, I think it really helps to have a better understanding of the physical signs of nerves. If you understand a bit more about why they show up and what they mean it can help to reassure you that they are normal. When you normalise them you can stop fighting […]
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