There's an interesting article in Psychology Today about 4 techniques the U.S. Navy Seals used to increase their training pass rates - and because all 4 tools are ones which I use when coaching clients about reducing public speaking fear, I thought I'd share the Seals training techniques with you. Navy Seals are an elite force in the U.S. … [Read more...]
Tips on Rehearsing a Speech
What to do When your Negative Voice Gatecrashes your Presentation
Have you ever had the experience while presenting of looking out at the audience and seeing only a sea of blank faces? You look at them and immediately get discouraged; the negative self-talk kicks in: "John looks bored, this must be really bad" or "that woman's just looked at her watch again...I'd better speed up!" (which is usually a bad move, as … [Read more...]
Should you Move About When you Present, or Not?
As presenters, people tend to fall into two opposing ‘choreography’ camps when they’re in front of a group - you may recognise yourself here: You stand stock-still (often hiding behind – even hanging onto – the lectern), barely twitching except to advance a slide Advantage: you feel better because you’re in a safe space (or safer – of … [Read more...]
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