Tag: speaking

05 Feb 2018
Public speaking, especially making a video to share with others, can really be quite daunting. It takes some people months or years to work up the nerve to make their first video.  Here are some tips for overcoming that fear and getting started. #1 – Don’t Be Scripted A script may make the video seem...
25 May 2017
Storytelling can be and is a really effective tool when speaking. As adults, stories still have that magic and power over us as we did when we were kids. Why is it that we forget this when we have to give a business presentation? Don’t we want to engage our audiences? For some reason, we...
01 Apr 2016
The Essential 5-Minute Prep How To Calm Your Nerves Before You Take the Mic: The Essential 5-Minute Prep First off know that it’s completely normal and natural to be nervous before speaking in front of a group. We are born with two natural fears: loud noises and falling. The other fears are products of our...
01 Apr 2016
Showing Vulnerability Being vulnerable is quite difficult for a lot of people. Showing vulnerability, in general, is hard when you add speaking in front of an audience (intimidating to begin with), adding yet another layer of vulnerability…it can seem even more challenging. However, it’s the right direction to move in if you want to create...