Finding the Courage to Change
Do you want a fulfilling, purposeful life but are not sure you have the courage to change your existing life? In this series of blog posts so far I have written about motivation, inspiration and excitement and in combination they can provide the impetus for change. If you can harness those three you can find […]
Bored with Life? Excitement is a Small Step Away
Are you bored with life? Lacking excitement in your job? Change it! As we grow up we are conditioned to think in terms of one career and yet all the economic indicators show that there are very few jobs for life nowadays. When people say they are bored with life a large part of that […]
How to Get Motivated – Motivational Speaking!
How to get motivated – at work, at home, in life As a survivor of the Paddington Rail Crash I admit there have been days when I would rather stay in bed, pull the duvet up around my ears and shut out the world! After the crash I suffered from PTSD- Post traumatic stress disorder […]
Motivational Speaking and Public Speaking Tips
Motivational speaking is supposed to inspire and engage its audience. You may be anxious about speaking in public, or uncertain about what to say and how to say it. Here are some fascinating facts about presenting and some motivational speaking tips to help you succeed on stage. Motivational Speaking Tips- People’s Phobia Number One Glossophobia […]
Look like a Keynote Speaker- Presentation Skills
Good Presentation Skills – How to deliver your talk like a Keynote Speaker Remember, first impressions count when you are delivering a talk, so check out my post on first impressions. How you appear at the podium, how you stand, how you hold yourself, all contribute to audience perception of you as a keynote speaker. […]
Public Speaking Anxiety – Be Prepared
Public Speaking anxiety can be handled with proper preparation Whether you are a seasoned speaker or a beginner, public speaking anxiety can strike at any time. Expert speakers still get butterflies before speaking- it is part of the adrenaline spike that happens when we put ourselves in front of a lot of people! It is […]
How to Write a Speech – Professional Speakers Structure their Talk
How to write a speech – good structure is crucial for a professional speaker Do you know how to write a speech that engages? This is a key skill for a professional speaker. A well-structured speech is like a satisfying sandwich; great bread on the outside and tasty layers inside! The simpler the speech the […]
5 Tips for Engaging Presentations
Or…How to avoid Death by PowerPoint! It may be a hackneyed phrase now, but ask anyone who has been to a lecture or presentation where PowerPoint was the only tool used and they will tell you how excruciating it was! Even worse, they probably cannot remember a single point made in the presentation. So, to […]
Colour Psychology – Dressing for Success
Using colour psychology to send a message What we wear says a lot about us and sometimes we send the wrong message. I have covered creating a positive impression in a previous post. However, did you know that the colour of what you are wearing can also have an impact? If you want to get […]
First Impressions Count – You want to make a positive impact!
Did you know that, according to psychological studies, we decide whether to like a person within 3-5 seconds of meeting them? That does not mean we cannot change our minds later, but boy do those first impressions count! Research scientist Amy Cuddy explains this further “When we form a first impression of another person it’s […]