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You might feel completely confident chatting with colleagues, but freeze when you’re asked to present in a meeting. So why does confidence seem to disappear in some situations but not others? The answer often lies in our beliefs.
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You’ve pushed yourself outside your comfort zone. So why doesn’t public speaking feel any easier? The answer isn’t always more experience. Sometimes the missing piece is how you interpret each event and the beliefs you’re reinforcing afterwards.
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Breathing exercises are often suggested as a quick way to calm nerves and feel more in control. But are they really effective, or are they just another piece of well-meaning advice? Let’s look at what actually happens when you breathe during public speaking.
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Speaking up in meetings isn’t always simple. For women, there are additional barriers that can make it harder to make their voices heard. This blog explores why and shares five practical tips to help you contribute with more confidence and impact.
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If you feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to start with public speaking then this blog is for you! I’m sharing my suggestions to help you take your first steps towards becoming a more confident speaker.
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The right advice can change the way you think about public speaking. These TED Talks explore confidence, communication and overcoming fear, offering useful insights for anyone who feels anxious about speaking in front of others.
The right advice can change the way you think about public speaking. These TED Talks explore confidence, communication and overcoming fear, offering useful insights for anyone who feels anxious about speaking in front of others.
It’s easy to assume that confident speakers have always found it easy. But what you see on the outside doesn’t always reflect what’s happening beneath the surface. Discover why you’re probably not the only one who feels nervous about public speaking.
When nerves take over, it’s easy to focus on yourself and everything that could go wrong. But shifting your attention to why you’re speaking in the first place can make a bigger difference than you might expect.
Public speaking is a common fear, but the data shows women experience it more often than men. From the fear of judgement to workplace experiences, there are wider factors that can shape how comfortable we feel speaking up.
Have you ever experienced impost syndrome? I have. And I’ve worked with thousands of women who have told me they share these feelings. So what makes it so common for women to doubt their abilities and how might it be impacting your public speaking? What Is Imposter Syndrome? Imposter syndrome is a term coined in […]
If you want to become a more impactful speaker, it helps to be clear about what you want to achieve. When I had a fear of public speaking, I thought that if I just kept practising, I would eventually improve. And practice is certainly a big part of the process, but it’s also important to […]
Do you find yourself writing out every word, rehearsing repeatedly or worrying about questions you haven’t prepared for? Why women can feel pressure to over-prepare for presentations, and how to prepare without trying to make everything perfect.
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