In my practice as a voice coach, I am seeing more and more people who already have painful nodules on their vocal cords. These are people in sales, in public speaking and leadership roles: People who use their voice to make their living. Their vocal cords are damaged already, so early in their careers. It’s […]
If you are nervous about public speaking, you may also feel uncomfortable about networking. For many people, small talk and meeting new people can be a source of anxiety. If you don’t care much for the chit-chat that comes with a networking event you may be thinking: I don’t have anything interesting to say. I […]
Here are 10 of my favourite public speaking books I have so many books that it is hard to pick 10. These public speaking books are the ones I tend to go back and refer to. Presentation Zen by Garr Reynolds If you are “over” Powerpoint presentations then this book is light relief. Along with […]
How to find a Public Speaking Coach who is right for you When you are ready to take action and step up as a public speaker, the next logical step to consider is how you’ll get from where you are now to where you want to be. Maybe you are thinking about working with a […]
Public Speaking TED Talk Book Review: Talk Like TED One book I have found to be a great resource on the topic of a public speaking TED talk is Talk Like Ted. In my quest for lifelong learning, I always have an abundance of books waiting to be read. Some I will devour from cover […]
Public Speaking Tip – The use of rhetoric is not just for the famous Consider how you may use rhetoric in your next speech Words are powerful. They can bring us to tears or raise us to the heights of joy. Behind every perfect speech are hours of hard work. Sir Winston Churchill was fanatical about […]
