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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Feedback can be a useful tools for improving your public speaking skills, but not all feedback is helpful. Learn how to be more deliberate about where your feedback comes from, how you interpret it and how to use it to become a more confident speaker.
Women are often told to communicate with confidence, but they are not always judged by the same standards as men. Explore how bias can influence perceptions of women’s communication and confidence at work.
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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