Do you ever wish you could sing? Well, my guest this week believes you already can! Vocal coach, YouTuber and author Kimberley Smith is my very special guest on the podcast this week, and she's here to convince you that you shouldn’t settle for the voice you're born with. She says many students come to her with the belief that their voice isn’t good enough, and she helps them to make amazing changes to how they sound, overcome their fears, discover their unique voice and unleash their full … [Read more...]
Is Your Perfectionism Holding You Back? [Episode 80]
I was speaking with a client the other day about her nervousness when it came to presenting to a large group. She’s very good at her job, she has quite a senior position in her company, but she stresses a LOT about how she presents herself, mainly because she is a chronic high achiever and sets a very high standard for herself. She said to me: “I feel like I have to do things perfectly. So I stress about what I’m going to say, how I say it, and when I do mess up, I’m really hard on … [Read more...]
A Minimalist Approach To Public Speaking & Communication [Episode 79]
Ever since 2014 when I quit my job and went travelling with only a carry-on bag, I’ve been a bit of a minimalist. And by minimalist, I mean I avoid having excess in my life, and I only hold onto things that are really important or useful to me. In terms of physical stuff: I have a very small wardrobe, I own about 10 pairs of shoes, and everything I own fits into my hatchback car. When I travel, I minimise the number of places I visit (I’d rather spend more time in fewer places.) On Facebook, … [Read more...]
‘Daily Bravery’ & Learning To Love Your Own Voice with Jason Freeman [Episode 78]
Do you 'hate' your own voice? Are you your own worst critic? And as a result, do you hold yourself back from going after great opportunities? My guest this week has an inspiring story to share with you. His name is Jason Freeman, and as a Bravery Coach and Inspirational Speaker, he helps people to learn to love their own voice and express themselves with confidence, clarity and ease. But what's most remarkable is the transformation Jason went through to get there. At birth, he created … [Read more...]
How to Emcee, Moderate and Facilitate [Episode 77]
It’s not easy being a confident and skilled emcee, moderator or facilitator, as these roles require additional skill sets to public speaking. But it’s important to develop these skills because if you’re moving up in your career, or if you’re seen as an authority or thought leader in your industry, you never know when you’ll be asked or required to use them. In this episode I share 6 big ideas to help you be more confident and competent as an emcee, moderator and facilitator. See an outline … [Read more...]
Career Transitions & Transferring Your Skills with BJ Jackson [Episode 76]
Want to make a career switch, change job roles or go from employee to entrepreneur? NYC-based business and career coach Belinda ‘BJ’ Jackson is here to help! BJ is the founder of Prosell International, a company that specialises in helping foreign companies enter the US market. She also helps skilled professionals make successful career transitions through her other company Working In The USA. When I met BJ in NYC earlier this year, I knew I had to get her on the show. Having gone … [Read more...]
How to Build Confidence with Speaking English with Terry O’Reilly [Episode 75]
This episode is about culture, communication differences and how to be a confident speaker when English is not your native language. Terry O’Reilly is the founder of OBP Australia, a company that helps people who are born overseas to find work and establish themselves in Australia. Terry has interviewed and advised over 3,000 overseas born professionals over the last 10 years. He has developed a deep understanding of the systemic barriers & cross cultural issues facing newly arrived … [Read more...]
How To Speak With More Authority [Episode 74]
Ever wondered how some people seem to command attention, have ‘presence’ when they walk into a room, are well respected and are seen as the ‘go-to’ experts in their field? Next time you see one of these people, I want you to observe how they speak. I’ll bet you my texting thumb that they speak with conviction. They project confidence. They stand tall. They fully believe in what they’re saying. Put simply, they speak with authority. Speaking with authority is an incredibly important skill … [Read more...]
How To Approach People And Have Incredible Conversations with Andrew Lovick [Episode 73]
Do you lack confidence with striking up conversations? Communication skills expert and serial conversationalist Andrew Lovick is here to help. I met Andrew (@Lovicksandiego) at Social Media Marketing World 2014 in San Diego, and was blown away by his energy, generosity and natural ability to really engage with people in conversation. I just HAD to get him on the show! In this episode, Andrew and I talk about why it’s so important to practice approaching people, and what you can do to make … [Read more...]
Jon Yeo on TEDx, Life & Near Death Experiences [BONUS EPISODE]
Hello TED heads! Join the Happiness Coach Natalia Dewiyani and I in this conversation with TEDx Melbourne curator Jon Yeo. You may have seen TED talks before and thought: 'Oh they must be naturally good presenters.' Wrong! Getting on the TED stage is not just about your skills as a speaker. It's about your ideas. And as curator and lover of ideas, Jon works with the speakers to help them turn those ideas into a succinct, engaging presentation. They spend countless hours creating, … [Read more...]
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