If you're an introvert, you may struggle to speak in public and plan to avoid it whenever you can; getting up in front of a group can seem like an insurmountable hurdle if you tend to avoid the spotlight. Yet you may need or want to present well; you have ideas to share, and it really bothers you that you don't feel competent at presenting. If … [Read more...]
Low-Energy Speaker? 3 Simple Ways to Rev Yourself Up
We've come to the 6th of 7 essential skills of a good speaker in my C.R.I.S.P.E.R formula (see here for the overview article). The 6th skill is energy. When we speak in front of others, we need energy. Not bouncing off the walls, but enough the audience doesn't 'tune out' in front of us, but instead get carried along with our energy. Enough that … [Read more...]
A formula to try if you get nervous speaking in meetings
Do you get nervous speaking up in meetings? It can be even more difficult to say something when you have a point that’s challenging for others to hear. However, even when what you want to say is relatively innocuous, it’s still easy to tie yourself in a knot of self-consciousness about opening your mouth. I’ve been there, and have found that … [Read more...]