Beware the quote
Beware the quote. Our favourite social media platforms are awash with them. I can think of two big reasons to be careful with quotes: 1. They can feel really repetitive and clichéd as the same thoughts appear over and over…
Beware the quote. Our favourite social media platforms are awash with them. I can think of two big reasons to be careful with quotes: 1. They can feel really repetitive and clichéd as the same thoughts appear over and over…
‘Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else’ Judy Garland Our speaker style impacts how we appear in front of an audience, how they perceive us, their ability to connect with us and, ultimately,…
Transport operators could learn a lot from public speakers about the power of the pause and, when used purposefully, the positive impact of silence. We are apparently born with just two fears – fear of falling and fear of LOUD…
Are you the presenter or the slide operator because your audience won’t allow you to be both. It's you or the slides Not a day goes past when I don’t shudder at the sight of PowerPoint slides created to enhance…
What is coaching? Short-term connection to impart specific learnings? If you’re really lucky, it might be a life-changing experience. As someone once said “Lyn has shown me that dreams really can come true.” However, this can only happen if the…
The world’s gone hybrid and we’re adjusting mindsets and skillsets in our play, work, learning… and communication. But we seem to be clinging to our ‘in-the-room’ speaking skills when we need a different mindset to really stand out and be…
Women are half the world’s population, but they are not half the world’s public voice. Globally, according to Bizzabo research of 60,000 event speakers in 56 countries, just one in three are women. Women speaking online need to claim their…
Across the globe, we trust scientists, doctors and teachers. Over half of us consider these professions to be trustworthy (Ipsos Global Advisor). Business leaders don’t fare so well, with just one in five being described as trustworthy. Perhaps not unexpectedly,…
“There are three essentials of a good speech or presentation – making a connection, having a message that drives change and delivering with confidence.” Now more than ever, being able to speak and present with impact is a fundamental life…