If you want to build unshakeable confidence as a speaker, you’ve got to stop making it all about YOU. That’s right. Stop it. I see this all the time in my clients, in other speakers, in people I meet at events, I hear it from podcast listeners, and yes, I see it in myself. Here’s what happens: you go up to present, and these thoughts run through your mind: I have to perform well I have to give a perfect presentation I have to know more than everyone else in the audience I have to be … [Read more...]
How To Take Your Audience On A Powerful Journey [Episode 118]
A number of years ago, my boyfriend at the time wanted to take me to a fancy restaurant for my birthday. But he wanted to restaurant to be a surprise, so he made me wear a blindfold in the car. He thought it would be fun. But it was horrible! I couldn't see where I was going, so I got motion sickness. I had no concept of time, so I couldn't tell when the journey was going to end. Plus, it didn't help that my boyfriend got lost and had to turn around and backtrack in confusing loops. All I … [Read more...]
Make Magic Happen In Every Area Of Your Life [Episode 117]
Do you sometimes feel like things just work out for you? Good things seem to fall into your lap, the right people seem to appear at the right time, you have success at work and you achieve your goals seemingly effortlessly? My guest this week is an expert at helping his clients do exactly that! His name is Brock Bowen, and he’s a transformational coach, also known as the 'Lifetarian' and the Wizard Entrepreneur. Love it! Learn more about Brock and connect with him here. Send … [Read more...]
How To Succeed As A Woman In A Technical Profession [Episode 116]
It's tough being a female leader -- especially in a highly technical professional. To start with, you're in an often male-dominated environment. You're not supported by your peers, and it's easy to feel isolated in your role. Add to this the pressures of your project work, family, imposter syndrome and self-doubt...it's really a very challenging position! If you're an ambitious female leader but feel you're being held back in your career by environmental (AND emotional) constraints, then … [Read more...]
How To Influence People – Without Using Manipulation [Episode 115]
Do you ever wish you had more influence over people? Perhaps you’d like people to buy in to your ideas at work, or take action after a presentation. Maybe you want someone to buy your services or products, or simply help you in some way. If so, I have good news! You can learn tools and techniques to increase your ability to influence others, and to show us how, I’m joined by Business Psychologist Julian Tatton, Director of Mind Group. As you’re about to find out, Julian is a … [Read more...]
Fixed vs. Growth Mindset: How To Harness The Power Of Your Mind [Episode 114]
We all have one. It's our biggest asset. It has unlimited amounts of power...yet it’s also our biggest challenge. I’m talking about the thing that sits between our ears -- our mind. What we carry around in our minds -- our beliefs -- has a huge impact on our feelings, on our behaviour, on our actions, which leads to the results we see in our lives. So if you want to be a confident speaker, or express yourself fully, or enjoy networking events, or get that new job, or start that business, … [Read more...]
Retrain Your Brain with Clinical Hypnotherapist Dr. Steve Carey [Episode 113]
Do you think hypnotherapy is all about luring you into a trance and making you cluck like a chicken? Think again! On this episode, I’m very excited to welcome back to the show clinical hypnotherapist Dr. Steve Carey. Steve has many years and thousands of clients’ worth of experience in the field of Clinical Hypnotherapy. He specialises in helping clients stop smoking (and other substance abuse issues) and in treating anxiety and stress. He also works with clients looking to improve … [Read more...]
How To Build Unshakeable Confidence As A Speaker [BONUS EPISODE]
Many years ago, when I was doing my Masters of Architecture, I remember having to present my final project in front of the whole class. I sat there and watched as my classmates went up, one by one, to have their work completely destroyed by a particularly harsh tutor. I watched on in horror, only imagining what awful things she would say about MY work when it was my turn. My hands got clammy, my tummy tied up in knots, and my heart was thumping overtime. By the time I got up to present, I was … [Read more...]
Best Of: Public Speaking [Episode 112]
FACT: Public speaking is one of the most effective ways to increase your influence, credibility and success at work. But what if your nerves and anxiety get the better of you when you’re standing in front of a group? What if every time you get up to speak, your heart starts to race, your breath shortens and you feel like the whole world is spinning? You rattle off some words, the whole thing becomes a blur, and as you sit down you think ‘What the hell did I just say?!’ The good news is: you … [Read more...]
Best Of – Networking and Small Talk [Episode 111]
Do you dislike the idea of networking, but know it’s important to the development of your career or business? Maybe you don’t see the point in making small talk. Or you ‘freeze up’ when asked to introduce yourself. Or you simply get nervous approaching people. It’s ok, we’ve all been there! (Yes, even me, the raging extrovert.) But I’ve learned to love going to networking events. After all, you never know who you’re going to meet. Do it properly, and you could potentially find yourself with … [Read more...]
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