Practical Speaking Techniques & Tips

Overcome Networking Nerves Let’s talk about networking. The word alone can spark nerves and that slight awkwardness many of us know too well. I remember my first time at a networking event—walking into a posh hotel lobby, feeling completely out of place, and not knowing a single person in the room. Being naturally introverted, I […]

We’ve all been there—meetings that leave us drained, distracted, and wondering if anything was really achieved. With so many meetings in our calendars, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But here’s the thing: a good chair can make all the difference, which is why learning how to run a successful meeting is worth the effort. In […]

In today’s fast-paced work environment, back-to-back meetings seem to be the norm. On average, professionals attend a staggering 62 meetings each month. No wonder it feels like we’re always in one! From my own experience, many of these meetings feel like a waste of time. Time is precious, and it can be frustrating when it […]

Do You Know 61% of Women Fear Being Judged When Speaking Up in Meetings? I can relate to that statistic, can you? When I feared public speaking, I avoided giving presentations, often afraid of being judged. I also kept quiet in other situations too, as I simply didn’t have the confidence to speak up in […]

If you feel nervous about public speaking then you might have this common verbal tick…. filler words! How do I get rid of filler words? Filler words can be distracting, make you sound less confident, and diminish your overall message. But how do you remove words such as “um,” “ah,” and “like” especially when you […]