public speaking — Voice and Performance Anxiety Coach — Jimmy Cannon

Public Speaking Tips - Become a facilitator instead of a presenter

One transformative approach is shifting your mindset from being a traditional presenter to becoming a facilitator. This means focusing on fostering interaction, encouraging participation, and creating a two-way dialogue with your audience. By doing so, you not only alleviate some of the pressures associated with public speaking but also enhance the overall experience for your listeners. This guide offers practical tips and techniques to help you captivate your audience, manage your nerves, and deliver your message with clarity and impact. From incorporating interactive elements to using visual aids effectively, these tips will help you facilitate engaging discussions and connect with your audience on a deeper level. Embrace the role of a facilitator, and watch as your presentations become more dynamic, memorable, and impactful.

Communication Skills: Lessons from Elon Musk

In today’s fast-paced world, the art of communication has become more crucial than ever. Among the diverse styles of effective communication, Elon Musk’s distinctive approach, characterized by reflective silence and measured responses, stands out as a beacon for professionals seeking to hone their speaking and listening skills. This blog integrates insights from Elon Musk’s communication strategies with practical advice on enhancing interaction across various settings.

Presentation Skills

Voice of Influence: Techniques for Amplifying Your Presentation Skills

Building rapport involves more than simply what you say; it's a complex ballet of stage presence, body alignment, eye contact, and stage strategy. It is about recognising and respecting the 'fourth wall', an invisible but strong barrier, but also reaching out and touching your listeners' hearts and minds.

Confidence when speaking

Leadership challenges can surprise even the most technically adept individuals. Speaking confidently in many business contexts is a typical yet neglected challenge. Effective and confident communication is essential for leading a team, presenting to clients, and participating in high-stakes meetings. It's normal to struggle with nerves, self-worth, and making a sound in the business world.

This blog post tackles these issues head-on. We'll discuss practical ways to portray confidence and authority in your speech using a plethora of knowledge and expert advice. We'll cover everything from preparation to body language and vocal control to improve your speaking style.

Public Speaking Tips - 'The Pause'

My overarching recommendation is to use space and pauses to omit authority and confidence. It also helps to avoid stuttering, rushing your speech, and the dreaded 'um'

How To Breathe Correctly When Speaking

As a Voice Coach, I’m constantly meeting singers and speakers who are not breathing correctly!

In fact, most of us breathe incorrectly… we raise our upper body/our shoulders when we inhale and drop down again when we exhale. This can cause all sorts of problems, including anxiety, shortness of breath and unnecessary tension.

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