5 Strategies for Speaking Up (And When To Hold Back)
Want to improve your self-confidence in 2023? Here’s how public speaking can help.
Want to improve your self-confidence in 2023? Here’s how public speaking can help.
What comes to your mind when you think of impromptu speaking? Is it an interview? A Q&A session? Or maybe a last-minute check-in with your boss? Regardless, thinking about impromptu speaking opportunities probably stirs up a little nerves and anxiety. But - what if we told you you participate in impromptu speaking every day without even realizing it?
When you hear the word ‘communication’ what does it mean to you? In a world where our forms of communication are constantly changing (hello, Zoom!), it can be hard to balance moderating that perfect virtual meeting while also perfecting your in-person presentation for the next day. The bottom line is, we communicate every single day. Not only is communication essential to getting through our everyday lives but good communication can change how efficient we are in our professional lives (by 25%1 to be exact!).
Have you ever avoided situations because of the feelings of nervousness and anxiety that came with them? This is what we call avoidance behaviour. We can all relate to those…
"Going blank" is when you completely forget about what you were talking about mid-sentence. Even though it happens to the best of us, it can leave us feeling embarrassed and make us…
You’re in the middle of an important conversation with your boss or presenting at a meeting when suddenly you lose your train of thought. The list of potential mistakes that…
Do You Optimize Your Vocabulary? Just like anything in life, over time we become comfortable in our own vocabulary. This means that we form ‘go-to’ words and phrases we tend…
Do you struggle with feelings of anxiety when it comes to Public Speaking? Rapid breathing, sweaty palms, quick heartbeat - these are just some telltale signs that we’re experiencing nerves…
Do you participate in Avoidant Behaviour? We can all relate to the feelings of nerves or anxiety that accompany a new opportunity - especially when it’s completely out of our…
Do you properly convey your thoughts with non-verbal communication? The way we move and carry ourselves during a public speaking opportunity is a direct giveaway to how we're feeling at…