7 factors that trigger workplace communication anxiety
Do you find yourself getting jittery when you need to convey new ideas, interact with assertive individuals, or stand your ground? You might relate to the following…
Relax, goddammit! Four non-verbal body language hacks
Thumping heart, sweaty palms, shortness of breath and trembling body when you’re presenting? These reactions are nothing to be ashamed of, but they do signal that you might be nervous, which is damaging to your audience’s confidence in you. Here’s what you can work on to put everyone in the room at ease…
Does being likeable automatically mean feeling confident?
Likeable people in business always seem like they’ve discovered the secret sauce. These people listen well. They know when to make a joke and when to be serious. They say stuff like: “I could be wrong…” or “… but in the end, what do I know?!” with a humble smile that automatically increases their cache, and our certainty that they’re a winner.
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7 powerful strategies to capture and engage your audience
With so much information vying for an audience's attention, it's crucial to employ effective strategies that will make your message stand out. Here are seven ways to captivate your audience and leave a lasting impression…
5 effective ways to ease workplace communication anxiety
Whether it’s a presentation, a meeting, or everyday conversations with colleagues, the pressure to communicate clearly can lead to anxiety. Here are 5 effective ways to reduce the stress and improve your communication…
How to improve your memory… According to neuroscience
A huge proportion of our in-person communications stress is the fear that what we want / need will suddenly fall out of our head. Interestingly, researchers suggest that some level of forgetting is natural and even adaptive, enabling our brains to prioritise essential information for decision-making in the real world. But here’s how to combat that...
Storytime! 3 easy, effective presentation structures
Presentations play a crucial role in conveying ideas, engaging audiences, and leaving a lasting impact. But creating a captivating and organised presentation can be challenging. Fear not! Here are three easy and effective presentation structures that will help you deliver a memorable and compelling presentation.
Overcoming public speaking anxiety: Confidence-building tricks
Public speaking anxiety is a common experience that can shake our confidence. However, with a few simple strategies, we can alleviate this anxiety and boost our self-assurance.
Let’s talk about power poses!
In 2010 American social psychologists Dana Carney, Amy Cuddy and Andy Yapp published a research study which concluded that to replicate certain high-status shapes can ‘produce power’. Meet the ‘power pose’!
Seven Steps to Great Presentations on Zoom and in the Room
Even high-pressure global Zoom calls can feel oddly cosy at times, I find, since they’re only a couple of clicks away and take place in your WFH office.
The Secret Sauce to Speaker Confidence*
Presentations are tricky and there’s no magic pill. Storms are inevitable. Get comfortable with failure: the process is part of the process. Embrace it!