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How to Speak so that People want to Listen
I have chosen this video for my Speaking Insights email this week. "How to Speak So That People Want to Listen" - Julian Treasure Why this matters: Julian doesn't just tell us how to speak in this talk - he shows us. I've used these techniques with hundreds of...
What stops you from speaking up?
What stops you from speaking up? What stops you from speaking up? Here are some of the barriers to speaking in public that I have experienced myself and seen my client's experience.Your response might be you don’t want to forget your words, waffle or wander off...
Who are you talking to – Real human beings
Who are you talking to? Real human beings.This vlog is about how you can connect with your audience by remembering that you are talking to real human beingsThink about your audienceHere’s the summary if you don’t have the opportunity to watch the video. Who are they...
Your Story Isn’t Enough (And Why That Matters More Than You Think)
By Catherine Sandland It's incredibly common to hear this: 'If you've got a fantastic story, you should stand up on stage and share it.' And there's truth in that. Stories are powerful. People love stories. We live in an age of celebrity, fame, and adulation for those...
What You Know Is More Valuable Than You Think
By Catherine Sandland When I'm working with experts, I notice something interesting. There are always those who put their hand up confidently, smile, and say, 'Yes, I know my stuff.' But there are quite a lot more who are, shall we say, more modest. Maybe shy. But I...
From Expert To Thought Leader: How To Clarify Your Core Idea
By Catherine Sandland There's a difference between being asked to speak because you know a lot and being invited because people genuinely want to hear what you think. Between delivering information and shaping how people see the world. Don't get me wrong, there's...
How To Make Your Ideas Stick (And Get Your Name Mentioned Every Day)
By Catherine Sandland Think about Maslow's hierarchy of needs. What image comes to mind? For most people, it's a triangle. That simple shape, that visual framework, has become so synonymous with Maslow's work that you can't mention motivation without someone bringing...
You Don’t Need To Tell Them Everything (And Why That Makes You More Credible, Not Less)
By Catherine Sandland I hear this all the time from experts who are asked to speak: 'I know so much. How do I not do a deep dive? How do I resist the urge to tell them everything?' There's a fear underneath that question. A fear that if you don't share all the detail,...
Why Does Every Presentation Sound The Same?
By Catherine Sandland I sit through a lot of presentations. Honestly, too many. And if I'm being direct with you, most of them sound remarkably similar. It's not that the speakers aren't capable or that the content lacks value. It's just that somewhere along the way,...
How to express complex ideas in a simple ( not dumbing down) manner
In my weekly Speakers Insights, I featured this brilliant talk I had to share with my blog. If you missed it, here's why it's worth your time! Watch psychologist Guy Winch tackle heartbreak with both scientific insight and compassionate understanding. Watch how he...
How to tell a story authentically
This week on my mailing list, I featured this gem of a talk I had to share on my blog, too. If you missed it, you're in for a treat! Check out Stacey Flowers' talk on happiness through relationships. Beyond the content, please pay attention to her delivery techniques....
How to build self confidence
This is the video I posted in my weekly Speaking Insights this week. I love the content here- it is applicable to all speakers, of course, but his delivery is interesting. he is walking the talk! He celebrates achievements without coming across as boastful. What...
Are You Ready to Stand Up, Speak Up & Stand Out?
