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The big picture approach to public speaking
I know that when a lot of people think about becoming a credible speaker, this equals commanding big bucks for a talk. Speaking can be incredibly lucrative, it can add a healthy income stream to your business, and is a fantastic way to reach more people whilst being...
Imposter syndrome and public speaking
I remember being in the wings for the TEDx event I was curator and speaker coach for last year, supporting the speakers who were about to go on stage and give their talks. We had prepped and rehearsed, got the content and idea worth spreading nailed, and I was so...
The 5 ingredients of a signature talk
One of the things I help my one to one clients the most with when they sign up to my Stand Out and Speak Intensive is creating a signature talk. What is it? A signature talk is an inspiring, educational talk that showcases the biggest area of your expertise in a...
3 things stopping you from landing a TEDx talk
Do you have TED on your vision board? You may have applied and not got anywhere and are wondering if it’s worth the bother. I wholeheartedly say it is! Keep going and don’t give up. It’ll be worth it I promise. But If you've tried and (so far) failed to secure a TEDx...
How to develop your idea worth spreading
Most people I speak to about landing a TEDx gig have a number of reservations. The biggest is what on earth to speak about that would be relevant to them, what they do and how they help people, whilst also being an ‘idea worth spreading.’ Mark Twain said: ‘There is...
3 ways to dissolve stage fright
Does the thought of giving a talk make you melt with nerves? I still get nervous before delivering a talk whether it’s in real life or virtual. But nothing quite like when I stood on the stage at the Brighton Dome and gave my TEDx talk. It was the first time I’d...
3 things to consider when deciding your talk topic
I come into contact with some pretty awesome people in my work. People who have lived experiences, inspiring stories and wisdom to share. People with incredible insight into their industry and what’s to come. People who have done extensive work in a particular area...
How to develop an expert method
Last year I started writing a book, condensing all of my approaches, tools and mindset hacks into an easy to follow format. Writing a book wasn’t a super easy task for me! Other things took over and I had to put a pause on it for a while. But I’ve recently dusted off...
How to overcome your fear of public speaking in 3 steps
My stage fright started early. I was around 10 years old and was in the ‘chorus’ of the village pantomime. The choreographer gave me a 30 second solo (eek!) and I proceeded to trip and tumble down the stage steps. The crowd were equally amused and aghast, but it was...
How to speak up in organisations
For the past few years I’ve been focusing a big chunk of time helping leaders within organisations increase the impact of their verbal communication. I’ve been providing space for leaders to raise awareness of their traits and behaviours and how they present at work....
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