You know when you see someone who seems to be…magnetic? They’re the type of person who oozes charisma. They are carefree, full of energy and sure of themselves, and as a result, they attract the best types of people to them. That’s confidence, my friend. And here’s the best part: confidence is a skill that can be learned. Yep, you read that correctly. It’s not something you’re born or endowed with. People who are confident have practiced it like any other skill, step-by-step. And I … [Read more...]
Q&A with World Champion of Public Speaking Mark Hunter [Episode 109]
How long does it take to write a global competition-winning speech? Six years. Yep, you read that correctly. That’s how long it took Mark Hunter to write, review, test and iterate his speech ‘A Sink Full Of Green Tomatoes’ that won him the title of ‘World Champion of Public Speaking’ in 2009. Goes to show: nothing worth achieving comes easily or quickly I’m so excited to have Mark on the show this week. He is a talented international keynote speaker, author and a coach. Having … [Read more...]
Live With Authenticity & Speak Your Truth with Laura Coe [Episode 108]
Do you ever feel like you’re not speaking, behaving or even living in way that’s truly authentic to who you are? It could be as simple as ordering the spaghetti when you really actually wanted a steak. It could be not speaking up in a work meeting when you had a burning desire to. Or, it could be that you're on a career trajectory that doesn't fulfil you. When I find myself hesitating to do something or if I feel uneasy about something, often times it’s because it’s not authentic to me. And … [Read more...]
Why I’m Practicing Mindfulness [Episode 107]
I went to a floatation tank this week, where I spent an hour in complete claustrophobic sensory deprivation. Why? It’s all part of my quest to become a mindful zen master. It’s something I’ve been wanting to practice and build up to for a while, so I’m finally trying a few things and and sharing them on the podcast. I can already hear you asking: How does this relate to communication skills? Here’s the deal: If you want to be more effective at speaking with people (whether 1 on 1 … [Read more...]
How Do You Show Up? [Episode 106]
If you want to build your personal brand, get noticed at work and get the best results from your team, meetings and presentations, you need to pay attention to how you ‘show up’. And when I say ‘show up’, I mean: Are you bringing the best version of yourself? When you stand up to present, when you join a meeting, when you go out for lunch, even when you simply walk in the door…are you the energetic, passionate, committed version of yourself, or are you the low energy, scruffy, bored … [Read more...]
How To Sell Yourself With Confidence with Trudy Rankin [Episode 105]
Do you struggle to communicate your value? And as a result, are you underpaid and underappreciated? Or perhaps you’ve missed out on exciting opportunities, promotions, or new clients? Struggle no more! In this episode, Trudy Rankin of West Island Digital and I discuss how you can build your self worth and ‘sell’ yourself and your services with confidence. Now, when I say "sell", I mean: being able to confidently communicate your value so you can get paid what you’re worth and take advantage … [Read more...]
How To Have Presence with Sari de la Motte [Episode 104]
Have you ever seen someone who has powerful presence? In other words: they walk into a room and people take notice. When they speak, people shut up and listen. And they project a sense of ease, poise, and self assurance. Maybe it’s the CEO of your company, your boss, or a speaker you saw at an event. Now imagine if YOU could be that person. How amazing would it feel? What sort of a leader would you be? What could you achieve? If you’re thinking: 'That can’t be me, that’s not possible', … [Read more...]
Jocelyn Chia: On Standup, Storytelling & The Advantages Of Being Asian [Episode 103]
Jocelyn Chia is a rising star in standup comedy. Originally from Singapore, she is now based in New York where she leaves audiences in stitches with her carefully crafted stories and jokes about life, culture and being Asian. A lawyer-turned comedian, she was featured on cnbc.com for winning the Gotham Comedy Club’s Funniest Lawyer Competition. She has been a guest comedian on the Howard Stern Channel of Sirius XM, and a guest host on MTV. She recently filmed her standup television debut for … [Read more...]
Engaging Your Audience When Public Speaking [Public Speaking Mini Course Pt 4]
“How do I keep my audience interested and engaged?” I get this question all the time. Yes, you can have a great presentation written out. Yes, you can have practiced it over and over again until it’s perfect. But what about that last piece of the public speaking puzzle: audience engagement? If the audience isn’t engaged, they will be less likely to take in your message. Which means it’s a waste of their time being there, and YOUR time delivering it. Have you ever experienced this … [Read more...]
Managing Fear, Nerves & Anxiety When Public Speaking [Public Speaking Mini Course Pt 3]
Have you ever given a presentation where your nerves and anxiety got the better of you? I certainly have. I’ve given presentations where I stammered my way through them, and worked myself up to the point that I had to run to the bathroom to be sick afterwards! Through my experience, I’ve learned that you can have the greatest speech ever written out, but if your nerves and anxiety take over, it will undermine the effectiveness of your presentation. You’ll have less audience engagement, less … [Read more...]
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