“Take a deep breath”, “Just breathe through it” — 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 — a simple breathing exercise that helps me stay calm and connected when the pressure builds. When Pressure Takes Over During […]

You’ve been avoiding public speaking. Or maybe you’ve forced yourself to do it, hoping the fear would disappear. But nothing seems to be changing. And that’s exhausting. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and you’re not broken. You’re simply stuck. So let’s talk about how to get moving again. If you’re feeling like […]

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 […]

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 […]

Finally, the temperature is starting to rise, and the days are getting longer. You might be looking forward to a break over the summer, maybe even a holiday in the sun. Many people find themselves yearning for those precious moments of respite, eagerly awaiting the next vacation or weekend break. But imagine if you could […]

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 […]

So, you’re serious about overcoming your fear of public speaking. You’re determined not to let public speaking anxiety hold you back anymore. You’ve set a clear public speaking goal and committed to taking regular, consistent action. Well done! Facing Public Speaking Anxiety Head-On You know that the best way to overcome your nerves and become […]

For many people, public speaking can be a daunting experience. And it can sometimes feel like it’s impossible to overcome the fear of public speaking. I know, because that’s how I felt too! Don’t know where to start? I believe this is the best first step to overcome public speaking nerves and improve your confidence. […]

Do you have an important presentation coming up? Writing a good presentation can be challenging, especially if you have a fear of public speaking. When you’re nervous about speaking in public, there’s a tendency to over prepare. Meaning you might feel the need to write and remember every word. However, a presentation is not a […]

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 […]